You’ll remember that we’re using a common basic format for the Project assignments in all Modules — that is, the review of relevant professional development websites.
Specifically, for the Session Long Project for this Module, you are to review Sourceforge.net. It’s probably the leading distributor of open-source software, and it would be useful to get a sense of what’s available in the open source line and what’s involved in using it.
Check out the usual things — content, links, resources — with particular emphasis on their resources relative to locating and deploying IT.
Then please prepare a 2- to 3-page paper addressing these topics:
summary description of its structure and purpose
its overall “look and feel” and apparent target audience
what you find useful about this site
links there that you either did or intend to follow up
any other things about the site that you find interesting
bottom-line evaluation of its value to you
Your paper should be two to three pages in length, and reflect your personal experiences with this issue. The important part of all these project assignments is to carefully assess your own experiences with the topic, and then reflect critically on what you might have learned about yourself and about situations through this assessment process.
The more that you can use the exercise to develop personal implications for your growth as a potential business person as well as a moral individual, the more value you’ll get out of the exercise.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: Follow the number of pages required in the assignment excluding cover page and references. Each page should have about 300 words.
Your assignment will be graded according to the MSITM SLP Grading Rubric. (To see the rubric, go to Assessments>Rubrics. Click the arrow next to the rubric name and choose Preview.)
