Research Paper

Select a ONE topic from the following list on which you would like to conduct an in-depth investigation:

1. Information systems infrastructure: evolution and trends

2. Strategic importance of cloud computing in business organizations

3. Big data and its business impacts

4. Managerial issues of a networked organization

5. Emerging enterprise network applications

6. Mobile computing and its business implications

Note: You may use up to three resources found by yourself or your peers as resources for the paper.

Research paper basics:

• 8-10 pages in length

• APA formatted

• Minimum six (6) sources - at least two (2) from peer reviewed journals

• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion

• See rubric for more detailed grading criteria

Some good questions to ask yourself before turning in your research paper:

• Is the paper of optimal length?

• Is the paper well organized?

• Is the paper clear and concise?

• Is the title appropriate?

• Does the abstract summarize well?

• Are individual ideas assimilated well?

• Are wording, punctuation, etc. correct?

• Is the paper well motivated?

• Is interesting problem/issue addressed?

• Is knowledge of the area demonstrated?

• Have all key reference been cited?

• Are conclusions valid and appropriate?

• Are your references formatted according to the APA format?