Link for research paper topics:
https://www.sqlservercentral.com/
CSIS 525
RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
Part 1: Topic Approval Assignment
Overview:
Your Research Paper will be submitted in 3 parts: Topic Approval, References and Sentence
Outline, and Final Draft. In this section of the three portions of the research effort, you will select
a topic on databases that interest you the most. Select a topic that will inspire you to dig deep
into the information and support your future research in the field of Database systems. Follow
the instructions carefully to ensure meet all criteria for the assignment. Liberty University is
deeply rooted in Christian principles and require that all assignments have some form of
religious connection to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
Instructions:
1. You can write about anything database-related except the history of databases. You must
find something that relates to current and future issues in databases. The following
website, www.sqlservercentral.com, is an excellent source for ideas.
2. Write a 1-paragraph summary of what you plan to discuss in your paper. Your instructor
will read your proposal and either approve it or suggest that you select another topic. If
your topic is not approved, you will have 2 calendar days to resubmit a second proposal
for full credit. The summary must be written in 12-point Times New Roman font and be
double-spaced.
3. The 1-paragraph summary must be in third-person narrative. That is, do not include any
references to yourself (I, we, my, mine, ours, etc.) or to second person (you, yours, etc.).
Acceptable pronouns are he, she, his, hers, they, them, theirs, etc.
4. Select a topic that will allow you to find at least 7 scholarly references for your Research
Paper. Note that Wikipedia is not considered a valid reference. Although your references
page will be due in a separate part, you must keep it in mind when selecting your topic.
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Part 2: Reference and Sentence Outline Assignment
Overview:
After completing the topic selection process in part 1 of the assignment series, you begin to
research your approved topic by reviewing peer-reviewed sources and information. Use you
critical thinking skills to evaluate various types of literature to ensure you are not bias when
selecting sources to support you reference list. After you have selected at least 7 references,
proceed with creating a APA formatted outline of your research concepts. There is an example
outline of the approved format for your sentences to ensure your work is neat and professional.
Liberty University is deeply rooted in Christian principles and require that all assignments have
some form of religious connection to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
Instructions:
References:
1. Submit your references (at least 7) in a Microsoft Word document.
2. Note that Wikipedia is not considered a valid reference. In your paper, cite everything
you get from another source (direct quotations, charts, pictures, summaries of someone
else’s ideas, etc.). Also, include all of the materials that you have consulted in writing
your paper, even if you did not cite them in the body of your paper. The Bible and course
textbook can count as 2 of your references.
3. Use current APA format for your references page.
Outline:
4. In the same Microsoft Word document, but on separate pages, include an outline of your
research paper in third-person narrative. Include as much detail as possible without
writing complete paragraphs. (This will help you as you construct your Final Draft.)
5. A cover sheet is required and must be in current APA format. The outline format will be
as follows:
1. Item 1
1.1. Sub-item
1.1.1. Sub-item
2. Item 2
3. Etc.
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Part 3: Final Draft
Overview:
The last step of the research process is the final draft of your information for review. Ensure you
follow the instructions below, and always proofread your work. Liberty University is deeply
rooted in Christian principles and require that all assignments have some form of religious
connection to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the Christian faith.
Instructions:
1. Your final draft must be written in a Microsoft Word document in current APA format
and must include a title page, an abstract, a running title, a body, and a references page.
Note that you do not have to include the sentence outline you prepared in the previous
assignment. The sentence outline was designed to help you organize your paper.
2. The body of the paper must be at least 2,000 words.
3. The body of the paper must include biblical integration. More specially, write about
how Christian worldview perspectives can be integrated when solving managerial level
information systems dilemmas. Finally, provide a comprehensive description of the
Biblical implications of database systems.
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