Monday, August 17, 2009

Give your reactions on the Proposed Automated Elections

Give your initial reactions, thoughts, ideas, criticism, suggestions or recommendations on the Proposed Automated Elections in May 2010.

Do you want to become part of this endeavor? In what way? Why or why not?

Moftech students can post their comments on or before Aug. 22, 2009.
Have a great week!!

Coverage of the 3rd Exam

Coverage of the 3rd Exam:

Supporting Collaboration
Supporting Knowledge Work
Managing Data Resources
Managing IS Operations

3rd Exam is set on Aug. 24, Mon, class time.


Demo of the 2nd exam, the Lancer Case is on Aug 19, class time.

MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT

MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT: A RESEARCH PAPER ON THE
AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEMS FOR THE PHILIPPINES IN 2010

Each group is required to do a research and critical analysis of the Republic Act 9369 and the selected topic below.

Research Topic Selections


I. Comparative Evaluation of at least three countries that have conducted automated elections in the past five years. Include a web survey among Southeast Asian countries on how they conduct their elections.

II. Technology Scan of the PCOS (SAES 1800) machines. What are the features of the machine, what company will produce it, what other countries have used it, and how did Smartmatic came about with the basic design components of the machine. Include a profile of Smartmatic as an IT firm.

III. Process Simulation of the Traditional Voting (2004) and the Proposed Voting Scheme (2010). Using workflow diagrams, simulate the processes of Registration and Casting of Votes to the Submission of Votes to the Machines to the Closing session of the Voting—the old method, the 2004 elections and the proposed 2010 AES.

IV. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Canvassing of Votes, the 2004 and the proposed 2010 elections. Use workflow diagrams, data flow diagrams and/or design architecture to show the flow of canvassing and transmission. Include estimate of length of time of canvassing. Identify the weak spots/areas where cheating may take place and recommend measures how to avoid this undesirable incident.

References:

COMELEC Website - http://www.comelec.gov.ph/index_.html
Smartmatic website - http://www.smartmatic.com/
Chan Robles Law Firm Virtual Library - http://www.chanrobles.com/
R.A. 9369 - http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno9369.html

*Do not hesitate to use other sources as necessary.

Guidelines in the Manuscript


1. Length: 5-7 single-spaced 8 ½" by 11" inclusive of illustration, tables, figures, notes, and references.
2. Use Calibri 12 points for the body of the document. Use 14 pts for the Title of the Study, all uppercase, boldfaced. Next line is “A Study of the Philippine Automated Election Systems for 2010”, 12 pts, boldfaced. Next line is the names of the members of the members of the group and the class adviser, 12pts, italicized. Last two lines are the name of the dept and the university. (See the format below.)
3. Paragraph indention is .5”.
4. Student groups are responsible for making the necessary paraphrasing and citations. Use APA format, fifth edition.

FOR ALL TOPICS, PLEASE ENSURE TO DISCUSS THE STRONG AND WEAK POINTS OF THE PROPOSED AES MODEL.

Research Submission
There will be two forms of submission. First, is a printed copy submission. Cover page and folder are not necessary. Second is an electronic submission. Manuscript is to be submitted in Word file. (Please do not submit PDF.) Submit the document to mavic.pineda@delasalle.ph with the Subject “MOFTECH FINAL PROJECT-AES STUDY”.