Instruction
nstructions for Individual Essay
You will prepare a report on some topic related to Information Technology. Topics will be assigned after the first class based on me getting to know the interests of the students. See example topics below. You may use the most recent APA edition formatting style. Any other style should be approved prior to handing in your report. This report will be submitted electronically via Blackboard in a format that can be read in MS Word. I only need one copy of the report from each student.
Each Report will be expected to have the following:
1. Research and prepare 5 page report double spaced on your topic.
2. In addition, include a bibliography using the most recent APA edition formatting style
3. Include sections that introduce the topic, provide background material, analyze available data,
provide your opinion and industry opinion, and make a conclusion.
4. Be sure and answer the questions why, who, what, where, and how
5. Definition of key concepts, models, steps in the process, etc.
6. Include at least one page on the impact of your topic to healthcare.
7. Include at least one reference from an industry organization like AHIMA, HIMSS, etc.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation for grade
1. Clear and accurate definitions of concepts
2. Appropriateness of bibliography
3. Organization of report
Example topics:
Machine Learning Assisted Transportation
Waterfall Development
5G Mobile Technology Digital Currency IT Vendor Contracting
Augmented and Virtual Reality Offshore Development Big Data Analytics
Enterprise Data Warehouse Secure File Transfer Protocol
Internet of Things (IoT)
Software as a Service (SaaS) Electronic Data Interchange Application Program Interface
IT Contingency Planning Cloud Computing
Extensible Markup Language
Voice Controlled Devices JavaScript Object Notation
Clearinghouses
Syntactic & Semantic Validation Smart Cities
Data Encryption
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Wireless Networking Data Storage Infrastructure
Social Platforms IT Architecture Cybersecurity
Data Privacy User Experience (UX)
3D Printing
Team Collaboration Software Data Science Intellectual Property in IT
Cost Benefit Analysis in IT Robotics Artificial Intelligence
Data Mining Retail Genetic Testing Wearable Devices