Emerging Technology Paper/ Online Technologies for Business Collaboration

Emerging Technology Grading Guide BIS/221 Version 3

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Individual Assignment: Emerging Technology

Assignment Description The purpose of this assignment is to understand the impact of new technology in the workplace. Students should come away with the knowledge that technology is used to improve the work environment, but there are still some difficult changes that the environment must deal with as part of the process. You should explore some of those issues and explore how they can help support new technology. Research an example of a new or emerging technology. Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss the uses of emerging technology in your professional life. Be sure to address the following:

 Identify an example of new technology

 Explain how it might be applied in the work environment

 Explain potential benefits of adding this new technology

 Explain potential drawbacks of adding this new technology Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Save as Lastname_Technology_W5.doc

Grading Rubric

Content 70 Percent

Points Available

Points Earned

Comments:

The paper summarizes the research you conducted on an emerging technology.

10

The paper includes an example of new technology.

5

The paper includes an explanation of how the selected example of new technology might be applied in the workplace.

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The paper includes a discussion of potential benefits related to adding this new technology.

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The paper includes a discussion of potential drawbacks related to adding this new technology.

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The paper is saved under the following file name format: Lastname_Technology_W5.doc

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The paper is between 350 to 700 words in length. 2

Total Available

Total Earned

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Emerging Technology Grading Guide BIS/221 Version 3

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Writing Guidelines 30 Percent

Points Available

Points Earned

Comments:

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page— is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

3

Intellectual property is recognized with in- text citations and a reference page.

3

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

3

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

3

Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.

3

Total Available

15

Assignment Total 50