I have to write a research paper on a topic based on system analysis & solutions architecture. I am stuck on which direction to take the paper. I could really use some help on a topic.  I would like to write on database management systems, but I cant seem to come up with a topic that sticks with systems analysis issues.

I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Thank you

Gail

Hi Gail,

I wouldn't recommend taking up Tony's suggestion as Data Flow Diagrams are very 1970's and like old programming languages e.g. Cobol, are slowly disappearing as the practitioners retire. Won't get you a good mark.

How about the use of UML in systems analysis and solutions architecture - which UML artefacts are best for each aspect of them. To do this you'll have to define what systems analysis and solutions architecture are and break them down into something like tasks and look at which aspects of the UML fit each task. You may find gaps and can potentially recommend other solutions. Pretty interesting project I think. If you do it, how about posting it here somewhere!

Kimbo 

Hi

There is some really interesting stuff at Scot Ambler's Agile Modelling website and at his ambysoft site.  For example there is this article on the shortcomings of UML.