Assignment Grading Rubric

Course: IT222 Unit: 1 Points: 40

Assignment 1

Course outcome addressed in this activity:

IT222-1: Identify the key characteristics of cloud computing.

Write a 2 page paper on the following topics.

1. Identify and explain, in detail, the five key cloud characteristics.

2. Compare and contrast four cloud deployment models.
3. Identify and outline the key characteristics of three main cloud service models.
4. Explain - A solution must exhibit these five characteristics to be considered a true cloud
solution.

In all discussion work make sure to never rely on a single source. Investigate further resources online to gain
perspective viewpoints. Top rated posts will always have at least 3 references.

Directions for Submitting Your Assignment:

Compose your assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as IT222_YourName_Unit_2.doc and
submit it to the Dropbox for Unit 1.

Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity.

Formatting parameters/expectations:

At least 2 pages in length not counting the title page, include a title page, double space, font size 12
Includes a highly developed viewpoint, purpose and exceptional content
Demonstrates superior organization, is well ordered, logical and unified
o Ensure you have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Free of grammar and spelling errors
No evidence of plagiarism and quoted material makes up no more than 10% of the final content. Writing
should be original. Well-paraphrased material that is cited in text and on your References page is
acceptable.
Use the APA style for all citations
Include a minimum of 3 references in your paper of which at least 1 is not based on the texts in this
course.

Assignment grading rubric = 40 points

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 Assignment Grading Rubric
Course: IT222 Unit: 1 Points: 40

Points Points
Assignment Criteria possible earned by
student

1. Paper accurately discusses and explains 0 - 10

the five key cloud characteristics

2. Paper successfully compares and 0 - 10

contrasts four cloud deployment models.

3.Paper identifies and outlines the key 0 - 10

characteristics of three main cloud service
models

4. The paper successfully explains the 0 - 10

following statement - A solution must exhibit
these five characteristics to be considered a
true cloud solution.

Column Total

Less deduction taken for spelling,

grammar, and APA errors. Plagiarism is
totally unacceptable.

New total after deductions

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