Introduction to Systems Thinking
For this assignment, complete the following: Choose a system in your own life. In one paragraph, describe the purpose of this system and describe how it meets the definition of a system. For your chosen system: identify its parts, define their relationships to each other, and describe any feedback loops present in the system. Using Microsoft Visio, construct a model of this system.
1/6/2021 Introduction to Systems Thinking Guidelines and Rubric – IT-200-X3303 Fundamentals Info Technology 21EW3
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Overview
As you’ve learned in the module resources, systems are everywhere in our lives. In this activity, you will leverage your understanding of systems thinking and your knowledge of Microsoft
Visio to describe a system that exists in your own life. You may choose any system in your life. However, it may be best to start out with a simple system at a very low level of complexity.
Prompt
For this assignment, complete the following:
Choose a system in your own life. In one paragraph, describe the purpose of this system and describe how it meets the definition of a system.
For your chosen system: identify its parts, define their relationships to each other, and describe any feedback loops present in the system.
Using Microsoft Visio, construct a model of this system.
Guidelines for Submission
Upload a Word document that must include your written descriptions and your diagram of the system.
Introduc�on to Systems Thinking Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Purpose
Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Describes the purpose of a
selected system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, or detail
Does not attempt criterion 18
Defini�on of System Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Describes how a selected
system meets the definition of
a system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, or detail
Does not attempt criterion 18
Parts Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Identifies the parts of a
selected system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, or detail
Does not attempt criterion 18
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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Rela�onships and Feedback
Loops
Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Defines the relationships and
feedback loops present within
a selected system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, or detail
Does not attempt criterion 18
Model Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Constructs a simple model of a
selected system
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors or
omissions; areas for
improvement may include
accuracy, clarity, logic, or detail
Does not attempt criterion 18
Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an
exceptionally clear, insightful,
sophisticated, or creative
manner
Clearly conveys meaning with
correct grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
demonstrating an
understanding of audience and
purpose
Shows progress toward
proficiency, but with errors in
grammar, sentence structure,
and spelling, negatively
impacting readability
Submission has critical errors
in grammar, sentence
structure, and spelling,
preventing understanding of
ideas
10
Total: 100%