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HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY (HCT)
ITEC 415 – Applied Research Project
Final Research Project

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Statement of Academic Honesty
I verify that this project is my own
individual work and has not been copied in whole or in part from another
source.
1.
Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the
writings of another author. All
significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly
from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in
the text itself as well as in the list of references.
2.
Plagiarism includes borrowing anothers ideas and representing them as
my own. To paraphrase the thoughts of another
writer without acknowledgment is to plagiarize. Plagiarism also includes
inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased
passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the
text and in the list of references.
3.
Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this
paper and then submitting it as my own work. I understand what plagiarism is, and I further
understand that if plagiarism is found in my paper, my instructor will follow
the procedures on academic dishonesty set forth by HCT.
By submitting this assignment, I am
declaring that the following is true: I
have read, understood and accepted the statement of academic honesty.
Project Details:

Type of Project:

Group

Maximum Number of Students Per Group:

2

% of Final Grade:

TBA

Project Size:

3500
words (excluding Abstract and References)

Balance
of Literature Resources:

Journals, periodicals, refereed papers
– Min 30% (or more)

books, eBooks – Min 30% (or more )

All Internet resources (other than the ones
specified above should not be more that 40%)

Deliverables:

Soft
and hard copy.

Project Deadline:

16thof
April 2012
Note: The
above dead line is not negotiable. All projects must be submitted on time.

Research topic:
E-commerce
is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide and is one of the most
rapidly evolving areas of national and international trade. The Internet has
become an incredibly powerful tool for conducting business electronically and
it has had a profound effect on the way businesses operate.
E-commerce technologies have provided opportunities for business growth but
have also presented the business world with many challenges.
Create a scholarly report that will
investigate and discuss the impact of e-commerce technologies on business
practices.
Research Paper Structure:
This paper will conform to the APA specification (6th
Edition).
Title Page
Include the following items:
full title
of the report,
Author
Name(s) and IDs
College
Name
Instructor
Name
Course
title
Date of
Submission
Abstract
Its purpose is to make it possible for potential
readers to quickly find out if the work is relevant to their needs and worth
reading. It must not be more than 150 words. In general an abstract should
contain the following information:
Background:
A simple opening sentence or two placing the work in context.
Aims:
One or two sentences giving the purpose of the work.
Method(s):
One or two sentences explaining what was done.
Results:
One or two sentences indicating the main findings.
Conclusions:
One sentence giving the most important consequence of the work.
Main Body
Introduction

Set
the context
provide general information about the main idea, explaining the situation so
the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support. An
introduction should tell the reader explicitly what the thesis (the point of
the paper) is. After having read the introduction, the reader should have
no doubt about what the central point of your paper is.

State
why the main idea is important tell the reader why s/he should
care and keep reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and
convincing essay people will want to read and act upon.An introduction should
attract the reader’s attention.You should convince your audience that it should
care about what you have to say, though attention to relevance and significance
is part of .hmc.edu/~alves/thesis.html”>constructing a successful thesis.

Give a preview of how you are going to
demonstrate your thesis. Writers often summarize in a brief list of three
or so points how you are going to back up your thesis, so as to prepare the
reader and improve the reader’s recognition and retention of those points.

It
should be about8-9% of the total number of words in the paper.
Literature Review
The purpose of the literature
resource is to convey to your reader what knowledge and ideas have been
established on a topic, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. As a piece
of writing, the literature review must be defined by a guiding concept (e.g.,
your research objective, the problem or issue you are discussing or your
argumentative thesis). It is not just a descriptive list of the material
available, or a set of summaries.A literature review is an evaluative report of studies found in the literature related to
your research problem. The review should
describe, summarize, evaluate and clarify this literature.
Conclusion
A good conclusion to a research paper is the
logical outcome of all that has been said earlier. Usually, the thesis
statement is repeated but not in exactly the same wording. It is useful to
restate the main points of your paper in a much summarized form and in
different words before restating the controlling idea. Some extra points that
might be included in the conclusion are:

What are the contributions of this literature
to the field?

What are the overall strengths?

What are the overall weaknesses?

Are there any gaps in the literature?

What are some next steps for research? The
next steps should explicitly address how to correct for strengths,
weaknesses, and gaps.

List of References

Use
the APA style of referencing
Minimum
of 10 ITCs Minimum 12 sources (mixture of online/book/article peer-reviewed)
Listed
in reference page

Appendix A- Member Responsibility Matrix

Provide a matrix that
describes in detail the contribution of each member in the group. It is the
responsibility of the group to make sure that the work has been equally
distributed among each member in the team. The matrix must clearly state what
has been written by each individual member. Statements like we all worked
together will not be accepted and it will result to a reduced grade possibly a
complete project failure. Despite individual efforts, all members in the group
must be aware of all aspects of the project.

Research Paper Format:
This paper will conform to the APA specification (6th
Edition).
be typed and double-spaced
be printed on standard-sized paper
(8.5×11)
use 1 margins on all sides
use 12 pt. Times New Roman
include
a page header (title) in the upper left-hand of every page and a page
number in the upper right-hand side of every page
Use the APA five heading system
for all document headings and subheadings.
.png” alt=”HCTLOGO”>HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY (HCT)ITEC 415 – Applied Research ProjectFinal Research ProjectStatement of Academic HonestyI verify that this project is my own
individual work and has not been copied in whole or in part from another
source.1.
Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the
writings of another author. All
significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly
from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in
the text itself as well as in the list of references. 2.
Plagiarism includes borrowing anothers ideas and representing them as
my own. To paraphrase the thoughts of another
writer without acknowledgment is to plagiarize. Plagiarism also includes
inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased
passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the
text and in the list of references. 3.
Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this
paper and then submitting it as my own work. I understand what plagiarism is, and I further
understand that if plagiarism is found in my paper, my instructor will follow
the procedures on academic dishonesty set forth by HCT.By submitting this assignment, I am
declaring that the following is true: I
have read, understood and accepted the statement of academic honesty.Project Details:Type of Project: GroupMaximum Number of Students Per Group:2% of Final Grade:TBAProject Size:3500
words (excluding Abstract and References)Balance
of Literature Resources:
Journals, periodicals, refereed papers
– Min 30% (or more)
books, eBooks – Min 30% (or more )
All Internet resources (other than the ones
specified above should not be more that 40%)Deliverables:Soft
and hard copy.Project Deadline:16thof
April 2012Note: The
above dead line is not negotiable. All projects must be submitted on time.Research topic:E-commerce
is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide and is one of the most
rapidly evolving areas of national and international trade. The Internet has
become an incredibly powerful tool for conducting business electronically and
it has had a profound effect on the way businesses operate.
E-commerce technologies have provided opportunities for business growth but
have also presented the business world with many challenges. Create a scholarly report that will
investigate and discuss the impact of e-commerce technologies on business
practices.Research Paper Structure:This paper will conform to the APA specification (6th
Edition).Title PageInclude the following items: full title
of the report, Author
Name(s) and IDs College
Name Instructor
Name Course
title Date of
SubmissionAbstractIts purpose is to make it possible for potential
readers to quickly find out if the work is relevant to their needs and worth
reading. It must not be more than 150 words. In general an abstract should
contain the following information: Background:
A simple opening sentence or two placing the work in context. Aims:
One or two sentences giving the purpose of the work. Method(s):
One or two sentences explaining what was done. Results:
One or two sentences indicating the main findings. Conclusions:
One sentence giving the most important consequence of the work.Main Body Introduction
Set
the context
provide general information about the main idea, explaining the situation so
the reader can make sense of the topic and the claims you make and support. An
introduction should tell the reader explicitly what the thesis (the point of
the paper) is. After having read the introduction, the reader should have
no doubt about what the central point of your paper is.
State
why the main idea is important tell the reader why s/he should
care and keep reading. Your goal is to create a compelling, clear, and
convincing essay people will want to read and act upon.An introduction should
attract the reader’s attention.You should convince your audience that it should
care about what you have to say, though attention to relevance and significance
is part of .hmc.edu/~alves/thesis.html”>constructing a successful thesis.
Give a preview of how you are going to
demonstrate your thesis. Writers often summarize in a brief list of three
or so points how you are going to back up your thesis, so as to prepare the
reader and improve the reader’s recognition and retention of those points.
It
should be about8-9% of the total number of words in the paper. Literature ReviewThe purpose of the literature
resource is to convey to your reader what knowledge and ideas have been
established on a topic, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. As a piece
of writing, the literature review must be defined by a guiding concept (e.g.,
your research objective, the problem or issue you are discussing or your
argumentative thesis). It is not just a descriptive list of the material
available, or a set of summaries.A literature review is an evaluative report of studies found in the literature related to
your research problem. The review should
describe, summarize, evaluate and clarify this literature. ConclusionA good conclusion to a research paper is the
logical outcome of all that has been said earlier. Usually, the thesis
statement is repeated but not in exactly the same wording. It is useful to
restate the main points of your paper in a much summarized form and in
different words before restating the controlling idea. Some extra points that
might be included in the conclusion are:
What are the contributions of this literature
to the field?
What are the overall strengths?
What are the overall weaknesses?
Are there any gaps in the literature?
What are some next steps for research? The
next steps should explicitly address how to correct for strengths,
weaknesses, and gaps.List of ReferencesUse
the APA style of referencing Minimum
of 10 ITCs Minimum 12 sources (mixture of online/book/article peer-reviewed) Listed
in reference page Appendix A- Member Responsibility MatrixProvide a matrix that
describes in detail the contribution of each member in the group. It is the
responsibility of the group to make sure that the work has been equally
distributed among each member in the team. The matrix must clearly state what
has been written by each individual member. Statements like we all worked
together will not be accepted and it will result to a reduced grade possibly a
complete project failure. Despite individual efforts, all members in the group
must be aware of all aspects of the project.Research Paper Format:This paper will conform to the APA specification (6th
Edition). be typed and double-spaced be printed on standard-sized paper
(8.5×11) use 1 margins on all sides use 12 pt. Times New Roman include
a page header (title) in the upper left-hand of every page and a page
number in the upper right-hand side of every page Use the APA five heading system
for all document headings and subheadings.