Research
Paper Topics
1- Column Database Data Modeling
Each student is required to write a 10-15 page
research paper on a topic related to the course content. It is important to
remember that there is a significant difference between a research paper and a
report. A research paper involves researching a topic and using the research to
derive a conclusion. It must show effort and insight.
Provide a 10 to 12 slide presentation of your
Research Paper.
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Introduction Slide
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Describe the problem/topic
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Importance of Topic
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Content (5 Slides)
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Lessons Learned
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Conclusion
Specifications:
The paper should be 10-15 pages in
length, not including figures, tables, or references.
Organization:
The paper should be organized in a format that
could be submitted to a journal for presentation. It should include an
abstract, key words, the body, and the bibliography. At least three references
from peer-reviewed journals (e.g., IEEE, ACM, available from the UMUC Library)
are required. The title, your name, and page number should be at the top of
each page. Do not include a title page or table of contents.
Format:
One inch margins (top, bottom, sides); Times
New Roman or Arial12 point font; Double spaced; Running head with title, name,
and page numbers
The objective of the paper is to
“research” the topic. It is not to do a design.
Note:
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The format for the paragraph reference is (author_last_name,
date_of_article). For articles sourced from the web, the format for the
reference must be in accordance with APA format.
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Each reference must appear in the bibliography at the end.
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The bibliography should be listed in alphabetical order.
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References that were not used in the text of the paper should
not be in the bibliography.
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Do not use more than 5 words directly from a source without
quotation marks to avoid plagiarism.
Criteria for Paper Grade:
1.
Compliance with APA format
2.
Original work for this class
3.
Creativity
4.
Analysis of technical material
5.
Writing ability
6.
Mastery of data modeling concepts





