Elements of an E-Commerce Group Assignment

The class will be divided into 7 different expert groups and each student
group will be responsible for the research of each of the following topics:
Web Server Hardware

Other Software

Web Server Software

Security Firewall

Merchant Server Software

High-Speed Telecommunication Connection

Payment Software

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS
As an expert group you are responsible to research information on your
assigned topic so that a 20 minute oral presentation can be presented to
your peers.
Each of the following must be included:
o

A clear and concise definition of your topic and its

importance/relevance to E-Commerce.

o
o

Three different products/services must be presented that can be

used by a small to medium-sized business (According to Industry
Canada, in services a small business has up to 50 employees and a
medium one has between 50 and 300 employees. In manufacturing, a
small business employs up to 100, while a medium can employ up to 500
employees.) So if your group is researching payment software you
must present 3 different payment software packages from three
different competing firms. Include firms web-site URL.

o
o

Describe the purpose of such product/service and how it can be used

to assist in E-Commerce.

List any specific advantages/disadvantages of each.

o
o

Be as specific as possible and present the information in such a way

that your peers will understand the material; remember it will be new
to them. If possible, note which businesses currently use the given
technology and how it has assisted them; include their web-site URL.

o
o

The cost of such technology; must be expressed in Canadian dollars.

o
o

The amount and type of customer service available by each different

firm. (Be specific. For example, help desk support 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, implementation services, lease options etc.)

o
o

A one-page typed handout (submitted to the teacher 2-days prior to

your presentation date) summarizing the details of your presentation.
Include as much information as requested above in your handout.
Proper English a must!

Elements of an E-Commerce Group Assignment Student Checklist

1)

Clear and concise definition of topic and its importance/relevance

to E-Commerce.

2)

No

Three different products/service from three different providers;

include web-sites URL for each.

3)

Yes

Yes

No

Description of the purpose of such product/service and how

each can be used to assist in E-Commerce.

Yes

No

4)

List specific advantages/disadvantages of each product/service.

Yes
No

5)

List of which businesses currently use the given product/service

and how it has assisted them; include their web-sites URL.
Yes

No

6)

Cost of product/service; expressed in Canadian dollars. Yes

No

7)

The amount and type of customer service provided by each

different firm

8)

Yes

No

One-page typed handout (submitted to the teacher 2-days prior to

your presentation date). Include as much information as possible
as indicated above in your handout.

9)

Yes

No

Proper English on handout; no spelling, grammar or

punctuation errors.

Yes

No

Elements of an E-Commerce Group Assignment - Evaluation

Name of Presentor(s):

Date:

Oral Presentation
Requested Information (definition, importance of, 3 product/services from 3 different
providers, URLs, purpose of each product/service and how used, advantages/disadvantages
of, cost of, level of customer service, etc.)
20

18

16

14

12

10

Material was explained thoroughly, presentors were knowledgable/confident

presenting the topic, questions were well answered.

5

Timing (20 minutes)

Delivery (Suitable voice dynamics)

Overall effort (use of visuals, classmates attentive/involved during presentation)

10

One-Page Handout
Requested Information (definition, importance of, 3 product/services from 3 different
providers, URLs, purpose of each product/service and how used, advantages/disadvantages
of, cost of, level of customer service, etc.)
20

18

16

14

12

10

Submitted at least 2-days prior to presentation date 4

Well organized and easy to follow/understand

Legible and neatly presented (must be typed)

Use of Proper English (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
5

Total

80 marks