Feedback: Lacks a conclusion, does not have sufficient in-text citations to substantiate the work; like all elements of the submitted assignments, tables must follow APA style rules for call-out, placement, formatting, and citations.
Must write a paper that explains the primary components and functions of an information technology system that support operations in a small office environment. This paper should be 3-5 pages without the table (tables and figures are supporting content and do not count towards paper length (this is stated in the required reading located on the course home page; the link to the required reading was sent in my Welcome email).
At this level of academic work, all work is based on a synthesis of your research and reading with the information substantiated as factual with in-text citations –Research is required; the sources provided in the course are informational, they should not be the basis for the assignment information (unless an assignment states as much) and more than one source should be used.
Also as noted in the required reading:
all submissions must include an introduction and conclusion
papers must be submitted in Word (docx.) format (not PDF)
Like all elements of the submitted assignments, tables must follow APA style.
Instructions
In this first assignment, you must write a paper that explains the primary components and functions of an information technology system that support operations in a small office environment.
Begin by thinking of a small office environment with 10 employees that uses an information technology system to operate the business, such as an insurance office or a mobile phone store. Describe the environment in a paper.
Add the following table to the paper.
Device Name Device Description Purpose for Use Basic Configuration Device Type Explanation
List all the devices in the office that support business operations, such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, security cameras, printers, modems, switches, speakers, microphones, projectors, smart TVs, external hard drives, etc.
Add the description, purpose, and configuration for each device into the table.
In the Device Type column, classify the device as input, processing, output, or storage.
In the Explanation column, indicate the need or purpose of each device for systems integration.
Length: 3-5 page paper with device table
