The purpose of this assessment is to enable students to demonstrate a critical awareness of previous research

It requires clear communication of ideas in a professional manner so that the reader can easily understand the purpose and results of your research. Overall goals of this assignment are to help you to:  Become more knowledgeable about finding and using varied research sources in your chosen area in IT.  Further develop your critical thinking skills and back up your points with evidence.  Become more adept at synthesizing information and developing informed views.  Discipline yourself to follow a scholarly research format to document in-text sources and a references page (bibliography).  Compose a well-organized, clear, concise, research paper to expand your knowledge on a research question in your chosen area