Write a 5-8 page essay on the skills required to become a successful Business Analyst in today’s
corporate environment.
Using APA style format, please describe the following:
1. Introduction – Briefly describe the profession of a Business Analyst.
2. Skills – Identify and describe the skills required to be successful in this profession.
a. Define and describe each skill you feel is essential to this profession
b. Explain the importance of having this skill
3. Project Management – Describe the relationship between the Business Analyst and the
Project Manager.
a. Explain the responsibilities of each of these roles on a project team.
b. Explain why it is essential for these two team members to work collaboratively
on a project.
4. Conclusion – Do not simply reiterate the discussion points.
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Explain the significance of your research into the skills required for this profession.
a. What skills are transferrable to other areas of life?
b. What other skills would you recommend for a Business Analyst to add to
their repertoire?
Required elements:
1. Please ensure your paper follows APA style guidelines. There is an example paper in Doc
Sharing.
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Use only credible sources of information (no blogs, Wikis, or anonymous sources)
and provide proper in-text citations for your sources.
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APA basics:
o Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x
11")
o 1" margins on all sides, first line of all paragraphs indented ½” from the
margin
o 12 pt. Times New Roman font
2. Follow the outline provided above and use section headers to improve the readability
of your paper. If I cannot read and understand it, you will not receive credit for the
content.
Grading Rubric
Category
Content
Grammar and
Spelling
Points
55 pts
20 pts
Weighting
Description
60%
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a
substantive way. Page count met. Major points are
stated clearly, are supported by specific details
(examples or analysis), and are organized logically. The
paper links theory to relevant examples of current
experience and industry practice. Provided depth and
clarity.
20%
Paper is well written and is college level writing. Rules of
grammar and punctuation are followed. Spelling is
correct. Follows APA format.
Organization &
Cohesiveness
20 pts
20%
Paper was organized, has topical flow, and used
appropriate industry vocabulary, concepts, and theory.
Paragraph transitions are present and logical, flow
maintained throughout paper. Sentences are complete,
clear, and concise. Sentence transitions are present and
maintain the flow of thought.
Total
95 Pts
100%
A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.
