This document outlines the sections and structure for a final class project. It includes sections for an introduction, literature review, research questions, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, abstract, and appendix. The introduction presents the problem being studied and previews the main sections. The literature review discusses related work and concepts. The methodology section describes the data collection, sampling, and analysis procedures. The results section presents the sample characteristics and findings from analyzing the collected data. The discussion interprets the results and their relevance. The conclusion summarizes the purpose, methods, findings, and limitations of the study. The abstract is a one paragraph summary placed at the front.

1. Final Class Project

2. Final Project Original research study Pilot study OK

3. Sections Introduction (1-2) Relevant literature (4-6) Research question(s) Methodology (1-2) Results (as needed) Discussion (1-2) Conclusion (1) Abstract (write last, place first) Appendix (research instruments; Reflection) ( estimated number of pages)

4. 1. Introduction Present the problem your study addresses Explain the relevance /importance of the problem State the purpose of the research Preview the main sections of the paper Transition to Literature Review

5. 2. Relevant Literature Conceptual framework , theories and concepts you use in your study Related research on/around your topic Stepping stone Hole Makes an argument for the need for your research Ends with Research Question(s)

6. 3. Research Question(s) List your research question(s) Write specific research questions What technologies are organizations currently using to support coordination and awareness with other organizations?

7. 4. Methods Data collection procedure - justify your choice of; explain it in detail (cite sources) Sampling procedure (cite sources) Data analysis procedure(s)*

8. 5. Results Describe your sample (respondents - number, demographics) Describe the data you collected Explain the data analysis procedure (cite sources)* Present your results

9. 6. Discussion Interpret the meaning/significance of the results Practical and/or theoretical relevance: Who should care and why? So, what?

10. 7. Conclusion Briefly summarize the purpose of the study Briefly summarize the methods Briefly summarize the main finding(s) Discuss limitations of the study Make suggestions for future research

11. 8. Abstract ONE paragraph Summarize the purpose of the study, the methods the main findings, and significance = 1 st para of conclusion Place first, on separate page, after title page

12. 9. Appendix Research instrument(s) Reflection

13. Style guidelines Use a writing and citation style (APA, ACM, IEEE, etc.) Write as a completed paper: Use the present and past tense, avoid using the future tense (examples: Previews, Results). OK to use first person.

14. Deadlines Topic & RQs: Sept 29 Research plan: Oct 13 Literature review: Oct 27 Draft: Dec 1 Presentation: Dec 8 Final: Dec 12