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IT Capstone

Your Task

This assessment is to be completed individually. In this assessment, you will write a report to design a plan for research that aims to identify the causes and potential solutions of a complex IT problem for a client.

Assessment Description

In this assessment, you will develop a comprehensive research proposal that focuses on identifying the causes and potential solutions of a complex IT problem faced by a client. The research proposal should demonstrate your ability to design and plan a research project, incorporating appropriate research methods, theoretical frameworks, and ethical considerations relevant to the field of IT.

Learning outcome 1: Design a plan for research that aims to identify the causes and potential solutions of a complex IT problem for a client.

Assessment Instructions

Students must conduct research externally and included references in order to produce a well referenced assessment. You should use at least ten (10) sources of information and reference these in accordance with the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, social media sites, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a referencing list at the end of your assessment (not included in the word limit). Wikipedia and other ‘popular' sites are not to be used.

1. You must submit your report in Word document or in PDF format.

2. The report should be well-structured and organised. It should include the following details:

a) Introduction and Problem Statement:

i) Clearly state the IT problem and provide a concise overview of its significance. Explain why it is crucial to identify the causes and potential solutions for this problem.

b) Research Objectives and Research Questions:

i) Define clear and measurable research objectives that align with the problem statement. Develop specific research questions that will guide your investigation and address the identified problem.

c) Literature Review:

i) Conduct a thorough review of existing literature related to the IT problem. Summarise key findings and theories relevant to understanding the causes and potential solutions. Critically analyse and synthesise the existing research to support the need for your proposed study.

d) Theoretical Framework:

i) Develop a theoretical framework that provides a conceptual basis for your research. Identify relevant theories, models, or frameworks that can inform your investigation and help analyse the causes and potential solutions of the IT problem.

e) Research Methodology:

i) Describe the research methodology you will employ to collect and analyse data. Justify the chosen methodology and explain how it aligns with your research objectives. Discuss data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis procedures you will utilise to explore the problem effectively.

f) Ethical Considerations:

i) Identify and address ethical considerations associated with your research. Discuss potential risks, privacy issues, informed consent, and any other ethical concerns that need to be taken into account during the research process. Outline the steps you will take to ensure ethical conduct throughout the study.