Description
A typical Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) project initiates with a well-written
justification statement that supports the technology used for the given project. For Project 1, write a
justification paper, of at least 3 pages or more (12 point font, double-space, in APA format with cited
references), to your boss explaining how a relational database solution can be applied to a current
business problem or area for improvement (either context, of your choice). Assume that your boss
knows nothing about relational database theory, so a clear high-level explanation is necessary. The goal
of this paper is to obtain your boss’s approval to proceed with your stated project. Do not focus on
technical aspects of a database management system, as our audience (our boss) may not be as
technical as is the development staff.
In your paper, focus on how the information will be captured, manipulated, managed, and shared, and
describe the value the relational database brings to the organization. Include brief examples of how other
industries (both domestic and international) have successfully used relational databases to increase
efficiency.
Your paper must follow all APA Style Guide requirements. All sources must be properly cited using APA
guidelines. Include an APA title page and an APA References page. The title page and References
pages are in addition to the minimum of 2 pages of body text for your paper. In your paper you must
include an introduction section with a heading, body text topic sections as appropriate with headings, and
a conclusion section with a heading. Note that APA requires 12 point Times Roman font throughout and
1″ margins.
Submission:
You must submit your well-organized Word or PDF document to the LEO assignment area before the due
date.
Assignment 1 grading rubric
Attribute Meets Does Not Meet
Business justification 70 points
Paper thoroughly provides good
business, non-technical explanation
of the benefits of a relational
database solution
0 points
Paper doesn’t provide adequate
business justification
Length and formatting 10 points
Paper meets required length and is
well formatted
0 points
Paper doesn’t meet required length
and is not properly formatted
Grammar, typos,
punctuation
10 points
Paper is well-written, wellorganized with minimal
grammatical or spelling issues
0 points
Major grammatical, typographical,
and/or punctuation errors
APA Requirements 10 points
Paper meets APA citation,
References page, and title page
requirements
0 points
Major problems with APA citations,
Reference page, and/or title page