M1 A3 Information Technology Capstone

Assignment 3: Submission Assignment

Research Project Formulation

In this assignment, you will consider and reason the selection of research topics.

Select an ongoing problem in IT you have discovered through your coursework relevant to your IT specialization. Complete the following tasks to create a 2- to 3-page report in a Microsoft Word document:

• Give an overview of the research problem you selected, including the issues with solving the problem and why it remains unsolved or only partially solved.
• Discuss background information on why you selected the topic.
• Discuss the goals of your research project in terms of solving the problem in question.

Support your answers with appropriate research and examples.

Cite all sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Name your document AUO_IST499_M1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Assignment 3 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsProvided an overview of the selected research topic.36Explained with reason why you selected the topic and how the topic applies to your chosen specialization in IT.36Stated the goals of your research project and discussed the details of the stated goals.16Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e., APA); and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Organization (2)
Usage and Mechanics (2)
APA Elements (4)
Style (2)12Total:100