Homework

All that is needed for this week is your proposed topic.  Read the announcement regarding paper prep.  For this assignment, I'm expecting ONLY your thesis statement! 

Instructions: Details of Project Paper (15%):  You must include at least 10 references.
Prepare a 10-15 page paper in Microsoft Word (counts as 15% of the final grade) in APA format (see writing expectations in the Policies section) (350 words per page). 1.   At a minimum include the following: 

• Detailed description of the area researched 
• Technology involved in the area 
• Future trends in the area 
• Example companies involved in the area 
• Regulatory issues surrounding the area 
• Global implications for the area 
• References (minimum of 10)

1. You may use resources from the APUS Online Library, any library, government library, or any peer-reviewed reference (Wikipedia and any other publicly-reviewed source is not accepted). The paper must by at least 10 pages double-spaced, 1" margin all around, black12 point fonts (Times New Roman or Arial) with correct citations of all utilized references/sources, (pictures, graphics, etc... are extra - allowed but extra for the minimum page count). The title page and references are also required but don't count in the minimum page count. A minimum of 10 references are needed. 
2. The paper will be subjected to checking against plagiarism. The paper must follow acceptable originality criteria (no more than 15% max total, and 2% per individual source match are allowed). 
3. Save the file using the following file naming convention: ISSC361_Project_First_Last.doc(x) (where first and last are your first and last names resp.) and submit the file in this assignment area 

Here are the originality report requirements: 

1. The originality report must be less than 15% match 
2. No single source shall be above 2% 
3. You will submit the paper though the TII link in the assignment tab.

Submission Instructions: If you do not follow these three requirement instructions you will get a 0 for your project paper assignment. I will give you the chance to rework your papers until an acceptable level of match is achieved.  If turnitin.com matches more than 40% you will be subject to academic reporting.