what is information systems?

What is an Information System?



input
output
process
feedback
9.05am
If Mary is on time then
do nothing else
alert the manager “Mary
late again”
“Mary late again”
fire Mary, remove Mary from the system

Summary

Chapter 1 - I

Critical Thinking and Reading

  Organize inductively or deductively.

-Specific details or observations = Inductive

-Explain particular instances = Deduction

Analyzing

-Categories

-Structures

-Comparisons

-Causes/effects

-Processes

Synthesizing: Involve stretching imaginatioon.  Think what you have and combine with information.

Evaluating: Support your judgment and comparisons.

Applying: Understand the main themes and patterns in the information.  Then use this information in the given situation.  And clarify and support the application for details

Read critically 

- Be purposeful.

- Be prepared.

- Be active.

- Be curious and engaged.

- Be open and fair.

- Be a little distant.

- Be thorough.

Chapter 2-I

Getting Started

1) gain an understanding of the assignment

2) Select a suitable topic

3) collect information about it

Understand the Assignment

-Read the assignment

-Relate the assignment

-Reflect on the assignment

Selecting a Topic

-Limit the subject area

-Conduct your search

-Explore for possible topics

-Journal Writing

-Freewriting

-Listing

-Clustering

-Creating a Dialogue

-Using the "Essentials of life Checklist"

-Find out what you already know

-Ask questions

-Identify possible sources

-Explore different sources of information

-Carry out your research