Task 1 is relatively simple, I wrote an 8 page response to the RFP based on Microsoft Sharepoint and Peoplesoft. Not that I am a fan of these technologies, but it was easy to get some screenshots to include. Adding visual aides in your paper will significantly improve the overall quality. Here is a screenshot:
My submission was accepted without need for revisions.
Task 2 was a bit more research-intensive. In this task, you'll need to find two references for five different access technologies. The wording on this is a bit open to suggestion, but what I did was first come up with 5 different access technologies: xDSL, cable, wireless (cell-based), satellite and microwave. For each of these technologies, I searched Google Books for applicable books and used the preview option to identify suitable books. In my paper, I did not use the regular APA style references, but used the bibliography style references. This means that my references were included "in-line". My submission was 10 pages and accepted in the first go.
Task 3 was a relative big one as well. I was able to capture all deliverables in one document. My first item in the paper was an explanation of virtualization technology, using a lot of visual aides. Following this, I justified my choices, and explained how to secure buy-in from the different stakeholders and opinion leaders. Despite my great graphical explanation, my work was returned for additional detail regarding the adoption and support strategies. My second submission was accepted.
Thanks for setting up this blog. As a newer student it's very helpful to hear the experiences of someone who has gone through the same courses.
ReplyDeleteFor LYT2 on task 1 how did you identify "key stakeholders"? Does that just mean making up some names/titles?
In case anyone else needs clarification on which "key stakeholders" need to be identified, I believe the assessors are looking for "employees & customers".
DeleteNot to detract from A Night Owl's excellent blog, but during my time at WGU I believe I would have benefited from seeing example assignments to help clarify what the assessors were expecting.
DeleteSo, to help out future students, I've decided to post my coursework here:
http://www.msitm.net/
Did you actually include any cost or cost models for this?
ReplyDeleteThanks!