Software Life Cycle Model Assignment

Describe and compare the various software life cycle models (LCM) discussed in class. Include an annotation with title, description and reflection for this artifact. The document should use professional language, be proof-read for grammar and spelling, correctly cite all references, and be typed or printed.

Assessment Rubric

Points Specific Models Annotation Structure
Description Comparison
3 Covers waterfall, spiral and additional LCMs

Descriptions clearly address distinguishing characteristics of each model
Contrasts each model with each of the others

Clearly addresses commonality and differences among models
Meaningful title

Accurate description

Reflection is insightful, goes beyond the obvious

Relates LCM to other aspects of Computer Science and Engineering
Meets professional language standards for word usage, grammar and spelling

References correctly cited

Printed or typed
2 Covers waterfall and spiral models

Addresses some but not all key characteristics
Covers waterfall and spiral models

Addresses commonality or differences
Title not meaningful or description unclear

Restates that which has already been covered in class or reading
Contains some errors in word usage, grammar or spelling

References cited

Printed or typed
1 Obvious attempt to do some description

Incomplete coverage or unclear descriptions
Obvious attempt to do some comparison

Incomplete coverage or unclear comparisons
Title and description missing or unclear

Attempt made at reflection, but unclear
Many errors in word usage, grammar or spelling

References not cited

Not printed or typed
0 Missing or off task Missing or off task Missing or off task Missing or unintelligible




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