Reference no: EM131944002

Information Systems Infrastructure

RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT

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

• Information systems infrastructure: evolution and trends
• Strategic importance of cloud computing in business organizations
• Big data and its business impacts
• Managerial issues of a networked organization
• Emerging enterprise network applications
• Mobile computing and its business implications

Note: The above topics are also the basis of the discussion questions. Research paper basics:

• 8-10 pages in length
• APA formatted
• Minimum six sources - at least two from peer reviewed journals
• Include an abstract, introduction, and conclusion
• See rubric for more detailed grading criteria
• Submitted through Turnitin - must be original work - similarity score of 30 or less to be graded

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?