*For Suraya Only*

Outline assignment:

In about two pages, outline your final paper.

This outline is a way to get you started for your final paper and should include:

· the introduction

· a list of potential resources,

· a summary of the question(s) you are or are planning to research.

Things to remember :

The final paper will be roughly five to seven pages, so your outline should reflect this, with at least seven references.

Your final paper will focus on a particular case or issue of your choosing relative to course concepts and topics. Any topic relevant to Information Technology and the Public Sector/Government is fine.

The final paper will be critical in meeting the following course objectives:

· Asses the various roles and responsibilities of technology managers in the public policy process,

· including political, social, organizational aspects of the formulation, implementation and evaluation of

· technology initiatives in public organizations or in government.

· Compare and contrast contemporary academic literature in information technology and government.

Case/issue chosen: Pros and Cons of ‘going paperless’ (with increased use in technology) and how it will affect government.