CMSC243: Assignment 7: Software Options
You will submit the paper, Lastname_Firstname_software.docx in Blackboard
under assignments.
Continuing Case: Online Tutors, Inc.
Online Tutors, Inc. provides Online tutoring. They are doing well with
scheduled tutoring sessions, but would like to offer on demand tutoring in
addition.
Online Tutors’ president, Mary Montgomery, sent a letter to IT consultant,
Julie Martin, to help develop the system for the new services. During the
project, Julie will work closely with Ryan Lewis, who manages Online
operations. You, as an intern will assist Julie. You are eager for the chance to
make a good impression in your first professional job.
Background
During data and process modeling, Julie Martin developed a logical model of
the proposed system.
She drew an entity-relationship diagram and constructed a set of leveled and
balanced DFDs.
Now Julie is ready to consider various development strategies for the new
system. She will investigate traditional and Web-based approaches and
weigh the pros and cons of in-house development versus other alternatives.
Before you begin, you should review the background information and facts
contained in Chapters 2, 4, and 5 of the case study.
Create a professional looking document to address the issues noted below.
Be sure that you have corrected all spelling and grammar errors and clearly
label all sections of the report.
Tasks
1. Research tutoring company software. Give an overview of your findings.
2. Create a table to compare three software solutions, on at least five features.
3. Discuss whether each package can handle the type of service the client
needs.
4. Make a recommendation as to which software the client should purchase, or
make a case for in-house development.
Example: Patient Portal: Assignment
Requirements:
The score will be zero if you are not met any of the following requirements:
Submit the Assignment as a Word Document.
There is a heading with your name and description of the assignment at the
top.
The assignment addresses tutoring company software.
Item Points
Your paper has a table with at least 5 columns for each feature
compared.
5
The 5 columns compared represent a good match for the new
system requested.
5
Your paper has a row for at least 3 different appropriate software
providers. (Not competitors of your client.)
10
You discuss whether each of the 3 packages can handle the type
of service the client needs.
10
Make a recommendation as to which software the client should
purchase, or make a case for in-house development.
10
Your paper shows real effort, about 2 pages, and is professional
in appearance.
10