Individual Written Assignment 2
This document introduces the topic for your Individual Written Assignment 2. In this
assignment, you will be required to write a research essay paper on the given topic. Detailed
information about the research essay can be found in the sections below.
Deadline:
The deadline for the Individual Written Assignment 2 is February 25th @ 11:59 PM.
Requirements for Individual Written Assignment 2:
• Please follow APA style in your paper for all the parts including title page, table of
contents, references, etc. You can find APA information under the library tab in your
portal and in your course shell.
• This paper should be written as a research essay paper.
• Search for best practices to write different part of your paper. For example, for the
Introduction part, you can click on the following link and watch that short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTC-5P1VFFU
• The paper should not exceed 1000 words (not including the title page or reference
page). There is no minimum word count. The key is whether the paper thoroughly
covers the provided topic.
• Turnitin score of less than 10% is required. Turnitin does not count quoted material
and References section. Turnitin score only refers to the body of the paper.
• Providing the proof of AIgarism at the end of your assignment file is required (for each
page of your paper separately). You can find more information about how to provide
the proof of AIgarism in "AI Policy" in your course shell.
• Make sure to read the provided rubric for this assignment (at the end of this document).
Rubrics:
You can find the rubric for this assignment at the end of this document.
Research Topic:
Choose a company that implemented Agile Project Management as part of its digital
transformation journey. Ensure that the company you choose has sufficient information
available online. You may choose any company with sufficient information, such as Spotify,
IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon. Provide an overview of the company's digital transformation
initiative, its key drivers, and its goals. Then, investigate the transformational applications of
agile project management. Finally, analyze the company's experiences with the benefits and
challenges of adopting an Agile methodology. Feel free to contact me if you have any
questions regarding this assignment.
Rubric for Individual Written Assignment 2:
Topics
Max. Grade
Subject Matter
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Key elements of assignments are covered.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, persuasive.
Displays an understanding of relevant theory.
All the provided information is supported by appropriated references.
Research is adequate/timely, and citations are academically valid.
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Organization
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The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and
previews major points.
Central theme/purpose is immediately clear.
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow with proper headings.
Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme.
The conclusion follows logically from the body of the paper.
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APA 7th
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Title page is present and properly formatted – separate page (the discussion
titles are not required to appear on a separate page).
Reference page is present and properly formatted – separate page.
Citations/reference page follow APA guidelines.
Properly cites ideas from other sources.
10
Readability / Style / Grammar / Punctuation / Spelling
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied
structure.
Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the
flow of thought.
Words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment.
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
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