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IT Capstone
Assessment - Identifying research problem
Your Task
This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will compile an Introduction and annotated bibliography for the IT research problem that you have identified in the client's business. An annotated bibliography is a document you prepare to study and analyse relevant papers. The Annotated Bibliography will include detailed citations, summaries, relevance, evaluations, and reflections for each source, helping to study and analyse relevant papers. It helps you to identify the research challenges and sub-questions you will address in the future assessments.
Please note: You are provided with multiple case studies. You are supposed to pick one. You will be required to use the same case study and the identified research problem for all three assessments in this subject.
Assessment Instructions
Students must conduct scholarly research and include appropriate references. You should use at least ten (10) sources of information and reference these in accordance with any acceptable referencing style. These may include websites, social media platforms, industry reports, census data, journal articles, conference proceedings and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a referencing list at the end of your assessment in the form of Bibliography (not included in the word limit). Avoid using Wikipedia and other similar sites. Ensure that you use only articles published within the past seven years. You must submit your report in Word document. The report should be well-structured and organised. It should include the following details:
Select the Case Study: Select one case study from the provided list for in-depth analysis. This involves thoroughly examining the scenario, identifying key challenges or issues, and applying relevant theoretical concepts or frameworks to propose solutions.
Introduction and Problem Statement: Begin by clearly stating the IT problem faced by the company indicated in the case study. Provide a concise overview of the problem and its significance for the company. Explain why it is crucial to identify the causes and potential solutions for this problem. Conduct scholarly research to gather additional insights into similar IT challenges faced by other companies in the industry.
Identify Domain: Consider the broader context within which your research problem exists. This includes societal, cultural, economic, political, and technological factors that may influence or be influenced by your research topic.
Annotated Bibliography: Conduct a thorough review of existing literature related to the IT problem faced by the company and prepare a small write up for each relevant article and should include the various items discussed in week 3. You will be using this section to complete your second assessment.
Research Objectives and Research Questions: Define clear and measurable research objectives aligned with the identified problem statement for the case study (as identified in step 2). Conduct comparative research to understand how other companies have addressed similar IT challenges and formulate relevant research questions based on your findings.
Identifying your research community: Begin by clearly defining the specific community of researchers, scholars, and practitioners who are working in the same or related field as your research topic. This community may encompass individuals from academic institutions, research organizations, industry, government agencies, or non-profit organizations.Please refer to the assessment marking guide for assistance in completing all the assessment criteria.