Individual Research Project Instructions Daily

Individual Research Project Instructionson A Daily Basis The Mis Depar

On a daily basis the MIS department observes a problem, questions the problem, analyzes the problem, then solves the problem. This project intends to emulate how an MIS operates using a structured methodology. The project involves identifying a research question from an MIS article, then analyzing that question using outside literature to determine whether the assertion in the article is valid or factual. The goal is to use the scientific method, involving support and opposition from outside sources, to accept or reject the statement under investigation. The research should include at least one article from a Google search that discusses an MIS management issue, not necessarily from the university library.

Choose an MIS management topic of personal interest. Find a one-sentence statement within that article to verify for accuracy, then turn it into a research question by adding "Does" or "Do" at the beginning—without expanding or adding variables. Find three credible articles supporting the question and three opposing articles, totaling at least seven references. Analyze these sources to determine if they support or oppose the statement’s accuracy. Lastly, write your findings to justify whether the research question can be validated or invalidated based on the literature.

The paper should follow this structured outline:

1. Title page (your research question, your name, class)

2. Introduction (introduce the article, discuss key points, introduce the statement and your research question)

3. Analysis (discuss and investigate the validity of the question with outside literature)

4. Findings (state what you found through your review)

5. Conclusion (justify whether the question can be supported or rejected, based on your analysis)

Paper For Above instruction

The paper begins with selecting an MIS management issue that is relevant and compelling. For example, a current concern in MIS could be the security of cloud data storage or the effectiveness of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes within organizations. The chosen article should present a clear assertion or statement that can be scrutinized for accuracy or validity.

Once an appropriate article is identified, the core task involves extracting a specific one-sentence statement that makes a claim about the MIS issue. For instance, if the article states, "Cloud storage is inherently insecure for sensitive organizational data," that sentence becomes the foundation for analysis. To formulate the research question, simply add "Does" at the start of that statement: "Does cloud storage pose an inherent security risk for sensitive organizational data?" This transformation maintains the original assertion's scope and avoids over-complicating the question, ensuring it remains focused and precise.

Next, the researcher must seek out credible literature—at least three supporting sources and three opposing sources. These sources should be peer-reviewed articles, industry reports, or authoritative publications that analyze or discuss the research question from different perspectives. The supporting articles might cite recent technological advances, security protocols, or case studies demonstrating benefits or affirming security concerns. Conversely, opposing articles could present findings indicating the security of cloud storage has improved significantly, thanks to encryption standards, regulatory compliance, or empirical studies showing a low incidence of breaches.

Using this array of literature, the researcher then conducts a comparison and contrast analysis, critically evaluating how each source supports or refutes the validity of the claim. This involves examining methodologies, data, interpretations, and the context of each piece of evidence, noting discrepancies or convergences.

The findings section summarizes the synthesis of this review, indicating whether the supporting evidence outweighs the opposition or vice versa. For example, if most recent research indicates that cloud security has improved substantially, one might conclude that the original assertion is outdated or less valid today. Conversely, if the literature affirms ongoing vulnerabilities, the statement retains its validity.

The concluding section ultimately justifies whether the research question can be accepted or rejected based on the comprehensive literature review. This involves examining the strength of evidence, recency, and relevance, providing a reasoned argument that adheres strictly to the analyzed data rather than opinions or speculation.

References

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