Dr. B. Bordoloi
DATABASE DESIGN
Research Paper
You are to write a research paper about an approved topic in the field of Information
Technology (IT) Management, preferably in the area of Database Systems. The topic
must be of current interest to the IT professionals. The deadline for the topic approval is
September 20. You must turn into me one page (single-spaced) ‘Abstract’ of your paper
by that date.
A partial list of journals which publish articles pertaining to the IT area is attached. These
publications are some of the source for your research work.
Your paper must be between 12 and 15 pages of typed, doubled-spaced text, not
including your references and any appendices or attachment.
Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.
Your research paper is due on November 29. It will be graded according to the criteria
on the attached page
Dr. B. Bordoloi
Suggested Structure of Research Paper
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Abstract: Half-page (single spaced) summary of the paper
Introduction:
- Problem Background
-Problem Importance
- Purpose and contents of this paper
i. Target audience of the paper
ii. Overall objective
iii. Within the overall objective, the specific issues or question
addressed in the paper
iv. A precise statement of the content of the paper
v. Scope and limitation of the paper
vi. Usefulness of the paper
- How would the target audience benefits from reading your
paper
vii. A paragraph describing the organization of the paper
III.
Research Methodology
- How did you carry out your study (e.g., survey, interviews, experiment,
case study, action research, personal experience)
IV.
Significant prior research
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VIII.
What other have found or proposed that is relevant to your work
What is the lacking in their research
Summary of the prior research
In what respect your study differs from these other studies
The body of your paper as per ‘Organization of the paper’ with proper
heading and sub-headings
Conclusion
- A brief summary of the paper
- Major conclusion and recommendations
- Emphasize the construction/usefulness of your study
- Scope and Limitation of your study
- Direction for future research
Acknowledgement (if applicable)
References
Dr. B. Bordoloi
RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATION
STUDENT: _______________________________________________
POINTS
ABSTRACT
(5)
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FORMAT
(15)
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Typo’s and neatness, Paper organization, Appropriate Headings/Sub-headings,
Use of tables and/or diagram, References appropriately cited, frequent and/or large
direct quotes avoided.
Copies of cited journal articles submitted
(10)
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CONTENTS (70 points)
Clear problem and purpose
(4)
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Review of the appropriate literature – includes at least 6 references
articles, rather than simply describing the problem. Reported
relevance and pitfalls (if any) of prior research.
(5)
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Must be at least 8 articles in bibliography at least 4 of these
must be from ‘Academic’ Journals
(3)
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Currency of references – at least 5 of these references must be less
than 3 years old
(3)
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Appropriate conclusion and suggestion for further research
(5)
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Depth of coverage of the topic
(20)
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Understandable, well-written article (Based upon graduate
student status)
(10)
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Originally of your contribution
(10)
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Presentation
(10)
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Total Points
(100) ______
PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO
Dr. B. Bordoloi
Academic Journals
MIS Quarterly
Information System Research
Journals of management Information System
Communication of the ACM
ACM Transaction on Information System
ACM Transaction on Database System
ACM SIG Journals
ACM Newsletters
IEEE Journals, namely:
IEEE Computer
IEEE software
IEEE Transaction on software Engineering
IEEE Transaction on Engineering Management
IEEE Expert
Information Processing and Management
Information Resource Management Journal
Information and software Technology
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
Behavior and Information Technology
Journal of Database Management System
Journal of Information System
Journal of Information Technology
Journal of Information System Management
Journal of End-User Computing
Journal of Medical System
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
Journal of Ambulatory care Marketing
Journal of Health Information management and System Society
Journal of Information Technology Management
International Journal of information management
Computer in Healthcare
Database (ACM-SIGBDP)
International Information Systems
Data Resource Management
Decision Support Systems
OMEGA
Interface
Management science
Journal of Organizational Science
Journal of Organizational Computing
Decision Sciences
Harvard Business Review
Sloan management Review
California Management Review
Dr. B. Bordoloi
Business Horizon
Journal of Management Systems
Accounting, Management and Information technologies
The journal of Information Systems
Software Practice & Experience
Journal of System and Software
Journal of Object-Oriented Analysis
Proceeding of OOPSLA
Trade Journals
Database Programming and Design
Database Management
Business Software
Business software Reviews
Business solution
Byte
Computer world
Computer word Focus
Datamation
DEC Professional
INFORM Magazine
Information Center
Information Week
Infosystems
LAN Magazine
MIS week
Dr. B. Bordoloi
INSY 5335: Suggested Term paper Topics
Accounting/Financing/Marketing (A/F/M) services industries are changing under the
stimulus of advances in information technology change and market demand have led, for
example, to the emergence of new electronic financial markets, new organization forms
for financial services firms, new products and product delivery capabilities, and new
approaches to the management of the financial risks. Economics benefits have also come
from advances in software development, image processing, AI application, and improved
connectivity between is the goal of a growing body of research. The following areas are
suggestive of the range of topics I would like you to showcase:
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The new electronics financial markets: economics performance, and regulatory
issues
Evaluating IT investment for trading support, portfolio management, the control
of financial risk, and the delivery of new accounting or financial services products
The technology challenges of mergers, acquisition, and industry consolidation
Competition, strategic alliances, and inter-firm coordination: shifting original
boundaries in the A/F/M services industries operations
IT and growth of international, cross-border financial services
Analyzing the impact of information technology and global network on financial
markets and management
Changing concept and practices technology, auditing and accounting associated
with advances in IT
Information Technology (IT) Pricing: hardware, IT services and transfer pricing
Allocation of IT resources
IT and organizational structure: How the IS function is monitored and evaluated
(cost vs. profit center, etc.), outsourcing, centralized vs. decentralized IS, etc.
The business values of IT
IT market structure: Impact of IS, electronic markets, and “strategic systems’.
Information economics, individual and team decision making, coordination and
decision support
Economics of CASE technology
Before you turn in your paper…
CHECK LIST
 Have you told reader, at the outset, what they might gain by reading your paper?
 Have you made aim of your work clear?
 Have you explained the significance of your contribution?
 Have you set your work in the appropriate context by giving sufficient
background (including an adequate set of relevant references) to your work?
 Have you addressed the question of practically and usefulness?
 Have you adequately covered the subject matter?
 Have you identified future development that result may from your work?
 Have structured your paper in a clear and logical fashion?