Research Paper
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RESEARCH PAPER
Select a topic from the following list on which you would like to conduct an in-depth investigation:
• Information systems infrastructure: evolution and trends
• Strategic importance of cloud computing in business organizations
• Big data and its business impacts
• Managerial issues of a networked organization
• Emerging enterprise network applications
• Mobile computing and its business implications
Note: The above topics are also the basis of the discussion questions. Research paper basics:
• 8-10 pages in length
• APA formatted
• Minimum six (6) sources – at least two (2) from peer reviewed journals
• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion
• See rubric for more detailed grading criteria
• Submitted through Turnitin – must be original work – similarity score of 30 or less to be graded
Some good questions to ask yourself before turning in your research paper:
• Is the paper of optimal length?
• Is the paper well organized?
• Is the paper clear and concise?
• Is the title appropriate?
• Does the abstract summarize well?
• Are individual ideas assimilated well?
• Are wording, punctuation, etc. correct?
• Is the paper well motivated?
• Is interesting problem/issue addressed?
• Is knowledge of the area demonstrated?
• Have all key reference been cited?
• Are conclusions valid and appropriate?
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RESEARCH PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria/Categories Indicators/Levels
Score 5 4 3-2 1
Abstract and
Introduction
x 5 =
Main Points and
Sub Points
x 20 =
Conclusion
x 5 =
/25 Introduction
should be clear
with a preview of
the main points
/100 Main points are
clearly stated and
developed;
specific
examples/support
ing points are
appropriate and
clearly
developed;
smooth
transitions and
well organized.
/25 Well-thought out
concluding
statement that
summarizes main
points well.
Good
introductory
statement, but
the preview of
the main points
is lacking
Main points are
clearly stated
but
development of
examples/suppo
rting points are
lacking; smooth
transitions
between points.
Well-thought
out concluding
statement but
does not
summarize
main points
well.
Introductory
statement is
vague and main
points are
unclear
Main points are
not clear.
Audience has
difficulty
following
presentation
because student
jumps around.
Examples/supp
orting points are
appropriate but
need
elaboration or
are not well
thought out.
Does not have a
well-thought
out concluding
statement, but
summarizes
main points
well.
Issue not clear
and preview of
the main points
is incomplete
Main points are
not clear,
Audience
cannot
understand
presentation
because there is
no sequence of
information.
Examples/supp
orting points are
inappropriate
for issue.
Has neither a
well-thought
out concluding
statement nor
summarizes
main points
well.
Spelling,
grammar and
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Summary
x 4 =
/20 Very interesting
question.
Evidence that
student has put a
great amount of
thought into the
subject.
A rather
interesting and
challenging
work, but
student doesn’t
show much
excitement in
the subject
matter.
Satisfactory
work, but does
not engage the
reader
Lack of writing
skills seen by
the quality of
work. The
concept was
clearly not well
thought out.
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