Instruction Instructions: Keep in mind, you will NOT conduct an actual study in this course; however, you will in your Capstone course. You will use the paper in this course to gain a better understanding of the format and process involved in completing various components of your capstone paper! In this course you will complete the following for one comprehensive paper- : Topic Proposal - APA Exercise (Week 2) Introduction (Week 3) Literature Review (Week 5) Hypothesis and Research Design (Week 6) Abstract and Final Research Paper (rewrite) (Week 8) Topic/Thesis Proposal Remember, any information technology topic is fine! What do you find interesting in the information technology industry? Take a look at the Gartner link and other interesting links provided in the COURSE MATERIALS area in the CONTENT section for some ideas. Review IT-based literature. These websites will give you some thoughts regarding technology. Also, what are you experiencing in your day-to-day operation in technology? Note the following hot topics: • Cloud computing • Social networking • Internet of Everything • Mobile computing • Cyber Security • Network security • Data security • Data analysis • Big Data • Electronic Ware • Wireless technologies • Software technologies • Privacy • Computer collaboration The APUS Library video During this week, each student will fill out the Topic/Thesis Proposal. The instructor will Approve, Reject or Conditionally Approve pending further information. This exercise is necessary for you to continue onto the paper development phase of the course. The APUS End of Program Assessment Manual for Graduate Studies The EOP Manual presents the requirements for formatting your capstone paper or thesis. You will also need to consult your program's style guide. Also consult the library's Writing Help - Thesis/Capstone page and the Research Methods Information Guide for tips on formatting and structuring your thesis. Instructions+Accessing+the+APUS+Online+Library.docx: AT NO TIME ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT ACTUAL RESEARCH, IMPLEMENT SURVEYS OR CONDUCT INTERVIEWS RELATED TO THIS RESEARCH PROJECT. THIS IS A DESIGN PROJECT AND YOU WILL NOT ACTUALLY CARRY OUT THE RESEARCH AS PART OR THIS COURSE. YOU WILL CONDUCT A LITERATURE REVIEW AND A RESEARCH DESIGN. Grading Rubric Submission Instructions: Submit your completed paper in Word.docx format. Assessment Rubric Accomplished Developing Beginning Points Available Points Earned Comments Clearly define the Topic and Thesis Statement. SOURCES TO CONSIDER: Choosing a Topic • Purdue Online Writing Lab Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. Student partiallycompleted the assignment. The student provided limited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment or failed to complete the assignment. 25 25 Complete the following exercises at the link below and provide a screenshot of at least three exercise results illustrating your performance: APA exercises (https://library.royalroads.ca/writing-centre/citing-resources/apa-style/apa-style-practice-exercises) (also available at APA Style) Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. Student partiallycompleted the assignment. The student provided limited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment or failed to complete the assignment. 25 25 Provide at least 3 scholarly articles to support selected topic in the reference area. What is a Scholarly Article—see the link. Searching for Literature Reviews: Reviewing a Sample Literature Review (Part I): Student effectivelycompleted the assignment. Student partiallycompleted the assignment. The student provided limited and meaninglesssubstance completing the assignment or failed to complete the assignment. 25 25 Writing Format: APA- Your paper should be in APA formatting. That means it should have a cover page and be double spaced. Please follow the APA guidelines. • SOURCES TO CONSIDER: • What is Plagiarism • Writing Help • Purdue Online Writing Lab • VIDEO: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting - The Basics by OWLPurdue • VIDEO: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting: Reference List Basics by OWLPurdue • VIDEO: APA Reference Lists: A More Detailed Explanation by OWLPurdue • APA Game (This will only function correctly on a mobile device or a modern web browser): • APA and MLA Citation Game Home Page • APA Checklist—see the link • APA Quick Reference List—see the link: • APUS APA Style Guide—see the link: • APUS Student APA Sixth Edition—see the link: • Writing Commons