Research Paper
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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. You may use up to three resources found by yourself or your peers as resources for the paper.
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
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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Criteria/Categories Indicators/Levels
Score 5 4 3-2 1 Abstract and Introduction _____ x 5 =
/25 Introduction should be clear with a preview of the main points
Good introductory statement, but the preview of the main points is lacking
Introductory statement is vague and main points are unclear
Issue not clear and preview of the main points is incomplete
Main Points and Sub Points ______ x 20 =
/100 Main points are clearly stated and developed; specific examples/support ing points are appropriate and clearly developed; smooth transitions and well organized.
Main points are clearly stated but development of examples/suppo rting points are lacking; smooth transitions between points.
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.
Main points are not clear, Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. Examples/supp orting points are inappropriate for issue.
Conclusion _____ x 5 =
/25 Well-thought out concluding statement that summarizes main points well.
Well-thought out concluding statement but does not summarize main points well.
Does not have a well-thought out concluding statement, but summarizes main points well.
Has neither a well-thought out concluding statement nor summarizes main points well.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation _____ x 6 =
/30 No more than two errors in any of these categories combined
No more than eight errors in any of these categories combined
Eight to twenty errors in these categories combined.
More than twenty errors in these categories combined.
/30 No more than two errors in any of these categories combined
No more than eight errors in any of these categories combined
Eight to twenty errors in these categories combined.
More than twenty errors in these categories combined.
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
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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HEL PF U L R ESO U R C ES
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