Assignments:

Topic Paper #1 Due

Select from one of the three topics provided and write a topic paper based on the criteria provided below. Each student may select a topic of his or her own choosing, but the topic must be pre-approved by the course instructor. Each topic paper should be 6-8 pages in length (double-spaced).

Each topic paper should be researched with no fewer than five (5) references from at least five (5) different sources. Use the APA style for references (see Writing the Research Paper: A Handbook (2003) by Winkler and McCuen).

Grading for Topic Papers: The grading for each paper will consist of 80% for content and 20% for readability/grammar/spelling. The grading rubric is provided by your instructor and can be found in the Doc Sharing Tab.

Below is a list of possible topics for Topic Paper #1:

Security Assessments

Secure Code Reviews

Trusted Code Infrastructures

Please click on the Grading Rubric (also available in Doc Sharing) for this assignment.

Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions.

See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.