Research Paper Assignment

This research paper will require you to research a current topic in Information Systems. You will prepare a 4-6 page paper (double-spaced, 12 point type) to be submitted no later than the due date stated in the syllabus. Early submissions are encouraged.

1. Topic must be well researched and include the following:

a. All sources of information must be identified. The quality and quantity of sources will be considered.
b. The topic must be of current relevance.
c. You must thoroughly describe the topic so that someone with no knowledge of the topic will be informed.
d. Interpretation and impact of the technology must be explored, that i.e., why would I care about it? Why is it important? What are the applications or implications of the technology?

Here are some ideas to get you thinking about your research project. These are suggestions only. Please feel free to select anything else of interest to you. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of the topic, check with me!

Potential Topics:

Regulatory/law

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

HIPAA Privacy Rule

HIPAA Security Rule

ARRA - HITECH ACT

Proposed legislation such as SOPA

RHIOs (regional health information organization) or HIE (health information exchange)

IT and Ethics. What are some current major issues and how is the industry addressing them?

IT and national security.

• What technologies are being used?
• How effective are they?
• What are the issues?

Any emerging technology or innovative product. Some ideas include:

• Advanced biometrics such as retina scanners, face recognition, etc.
• Natural language processing
• Nanotechnology
• Wearable computers
• Telemedicine
• Artificial intelligence
• Robotics

Any innovative technology company

• Background concerning the organization
• Describe the technology
• Describe why it is innovative
• What are the implications of this technology, i.e. why should I care?