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Prepare a research paper discussing, in-depth, a subject related to one of the topics covered in the course. The paper should be from 2,000 to 3,000 words in length (8-12 pages) and contain a separate title or cover page and separate pages for the list of reference sources. The paper is expected to be authoritative and based on at least 10 high-quality sources (i.e., no Wikipedia, newspaper, or web page citations allowed). Find a relevant journal or respected trade publication article for your report. The majority of reference sources should be from recent publications no older than five years. Follow the APA format for the paper and for all citations, figures, tables, and the list of references. You may include in your paper any of the articles assigned as readings, as well as any other reference sources encountered during the course. The style and content appropriate for an academic literature review can be seen in most scholarly journals found in peer-reviewed literature. Most articles will contain a section called, Literature Review. Look over a few to get a feel for the general style of writing expected. The report should exhibit high-level writing, in terms of grammar, punctuation, format, quality of analysis, coherence, insight, logical flow, and reasoning. The paper is NOT an essay, how-to, or opinion piece, it is to be a research report based fully on facts and data derived from appropriate sources in the literature. Provide a reference citation for EVERY statement of fact you include in your paper. Do NOT string together direct quotes from reference sources to create a narrative in the report. More than three quotes within the paper will be too many. Write in your own words and include quotation marks for ALL material copied from other sources. Remember, a literature review tells what other experts and researchers have discovered, NOT what you know or think. Save your own opinions about what all the facts mean for the conclusion of the review. Literature Review Individual Paper Assignment Criteria: Write a review of the literature that describes the findings of other researchers related to a specific topic in the Project Management field. The objective of the research paper is to enable you to conduct independent academic research in an area directly related to the course subject matter. Your efforts will generate a high-quality written report summarizing the results of your research into the current scholarly and relevant trade literature related to your chosen topic. ● Topic Proposal due [0 points]: Class Week 3 -- Submit the topic proposal with the following contents to the assignment area for review by the instructor. 1. Present a tentative title for your topic. 2. Briefly describe how the topic relates to project management. 3. State a concrete, specific research question to guide your review of the literature. (State the research question in true question format, not as an intention or objective) 4. List at least one suitable reference source in APA format related to your topic. ● Deliverable: Literature Review due [100 points, 20% of course grade]: Class Week 10 -- Review the grading rubric for the assignment, then submit to the assignment area for review. 1. Title page and Abstract of the paper (Style according to the rules of the APA format.) 2. Final paper (Containing 8-12 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins on all sides) 3. References - List of every reference source cited in the paper (and only cited sources), entered in correct APA format. At least 10 sources should be listed and cited within the report. FYI - your instructor will submit this assignment to Turnitin for review of originality. 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 1/6 Individual Assignment Course: ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Management (2232) 90-100 - Excellent 80-89 - Good 70-79 - Poor Below 70 - Unsatisfactory 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 2/6 90-100 - Excellent 80-89 - Good 70-79 - Poor Below 70 - Unsatisfactory Consistently well thought out, complete and accurate literature review Reflects sound research Illustrates critical, reflective and original thinking (no evidence of copying and pasting) Appropriately scoped Response is presented in a clear and concise manner Information is well organized and logically flows No writing errors noted Interactions with other students are relevant and professional in nature Completely compliant with the APA style manual Generally well thought out, complete and accurate literature review Reflects adequate research Often illustrated critical, reflective and original thinking (some evidence of copying and pasting) Scope is a bit too broad or too narrow Response lacks some clarity and/or conciseness Information could have been better organized and flowing Few writing errors noted Interactions with other students are lacks some value and professionalism Not much thought given to the assignment, incomplete and/or inaccurate literature review Lacks sound research Lacks critical and reflective thinking Scope is much too broad or too narrow Response lacks clarity and/or conciseness Information presented is disorganized Numerous writing errors noted Interactions with other students are lacks much value and professionalism Minimal or no compliance with the APA style manual Failed to meet basic requirements of a literature review 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 3/6 90-100 - Excellent 80-89 - Good 70-79 - Poor Below 70 - Unsatisfactory Generally compliant with the APA style manual 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 4/6 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 5/6 3/7/23, 8:15 PM Individual Assignment Part #2 (Literature Review - Final Report) - Due end of Week 10 - ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Manag… https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_files.d2l?db=1456932&grpid=0&isprv=0&bp=0&ou=732254 6/6 Week 3: Proposal Syrone Robinson University of Maryland University College ITEC 640 9041 Information Technology Project Management February 1, 2023 Cloud computing project management involves a variety of factors, such as cost management, security management, resource optimization, and data management. To ensure that cloud computing projects are successful, organizations must have a clear plan for each of these elements. Cloud computing has emerged as one of the most popular platforms among businesses over the past few years as an alternative to on-premises computing due to its ability to scale and adapt to the specific needs of organizations. Cloud computing refers to a large-scale, widely dispersed system that makes available shared computing resources across the Internet so users can access them via the internet through a large-scale, widely dispersed network. The past few years have seen a great deal of activity in the cloud service industry, resulting in a variety of companies emerging on the market. Customers have access to pay-per-use capabilities and infrastructure at any time and from anywhere in the world. It is pertinent to note that cloud computing is so new that industry standards for project management have not yet been established. For instance, since cloud computing is still in its infancy, customers must be aware of the potential risks of data breaches or loss of control over the security of their data. Although only a few firms have fully shifted to the cloud, many more are still in the process of doing so. Although PMI's cloud computing research reflects its position, most project management manuals have not yet been updated to reflect PMI's position. Reference: P. Banga and S. Rana, “Heuristic based Independent Task. Scheduling Techniques in Cloud Computing: A Review. Int. J. Compute. Appl., vol. 166, no. 1, pp. 27–32, 2017