FCP Part-3_Final Paper & Presentation

Final Paper & Presentation

Tasks:

At this stage of your project, the entire research paper with a comprehensive list of references is due. In this part, you also will provide an introduction of your selected research topic and describe the main Social Informatics challenges or issues you have selected for your topic and provide solutions and recommendations. Your final paper should include a discussion of the following:

• In retrospect to the topic you have selected and the challenges/issues, discuss and comment on the success or failure of the technological determinism associated with your selected area.
• Discuss how from a Social Informatics context, you would consider both the social aspect, not just the technology or ICT aspect in your proposed solutions or recommendations in terms of the following elements:

1. Individual Networks
2. Society Networks
3. Technology infrastructures (Hardware & Software etc)
4. Information structures

Your final paper needs to be in the same electronic format as earlier submissions and should not exceed a limit of 10 pages. Common sections of your research paper must include an abstract, introduction, conclusion and references.

Prepare and submit a PowerPoint presentation (5-10 slides) on the relevant high points of your selected topic and the challenge, as if you are reviewing this with a board of directors. If possible, rehearse with the PowerPoint in advance to assure a smooth presentation and post it as a video for the rest of the class.

Deliverables and format:

Submit your final paper in a Microsoft Word document in 5 to 10 pages.

Font: Arial; 12

Line Spacing: Double

Assigned and Due Date:

Assigned: Week 12

Due: Week 15 – Last day of class

Grading Weight: 50% of course project (100 points)