Course Project 2_The Research Paper

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The purpose of this assignment is to research the technology solution category that you identified PROJECT PART 1 (PROPOSAL) of the project. Make sure your professor has already approved the technology selected. Avoid giving a detailed explanation of any specific vendors/products that you will be considering. 

· This paper is NOT about the organization you have selected for your project. You should not be mentioning your organization in this paper.

· The paper should be nine pages (not including cover page, table of contents, bibliography and appendices), double spaced, using Times New Roman font, 12-point, using 1 inch margins, and headings for the paper format requirements.

The Research Paper should consist of the following.

1. Cover page

2. Table of contents

3. Introduction

1. Half to one page

2. Explain the purpose of this paper.

3. Provide an overview of the contents of the paper; for example, identify sections.

4. Technology Solution Category Research

a. Four to six pages

b. NOTE: Here, you will perform in-depth research of the technical solution category that you identified in PROJECT PART 1 (PROPOSAL).

c. Explain what this technology is for. What is its business purpose?

d. Describe technical details. How does the technology work? What are the key components?

e. Explain how this technology enables business innovation.

f. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an important issue for organizations. CSR could be demonstrated internally (e.g., work environment/conditions) or externally (e.g., service to community). What can the organization do to demonstrate CSR with the implementation of this technology?

2. Key vendors/market players

3. Advantages

3. Half to one page

3. Identify the advantages of this technical solution category.

1. Disadvantages

4. Half to one page

4. Identify the disadvantages of this technical solution category.

1. Summary

5. Half to one page

5. Summarize key points

1. Bibliography

1. Appendices (optional)

The written document for this assignment should follow the APA style of citing references in the text and on the bibliography page. Make sure the sections of the paper are clearly labeled. Ensure correct spelling and grammar (use built-in tool with MS Word).