The topic is data mining and it is for an information systems class. Needs fixed and outline and thesis very important for this!! The objective of the term paper requirement is to give you an opportunity to explore a topic in considerable depth. The guidelines below will help you craft your paper. Please do not hesitate to email or call with questions. Paper Guidelines Length: 5-7 pages with references Formatting: MS Word (.doc, .docx) only; 12 point Times New Roman font; 1.5 line spacing; all text left justified, no indent. References: APA 6th citation format Paper details: Your paper should be organized as follows: 1. Introduction – introduce your topic, explain why it’s important, then briefly review what’s coming in subsequent sections. 2. Background/History – When did such systems come into use? Discuss seminal research or practical applications that advanced the field, discuss the history of your topic. 3. Current Practice/Research – how are such systems being used today? Articulate the state of the art from both practical and research perspectives. 4. Future work – Discuss the future of your topic, describe what’s coming next in terms of advancements. 5. Conclusion – Summarize the paper briefly reviewing the findings presented in previous sections. 6. References Six sections as outlined above, points will be deducted for not following organization guideline. ‘Term Paper Topic’ in OnCourse Assignments. Your document should contain the following: 1. Your name 2. Topic 3. Brief outline and one or two paragraphs documenting what your paper will cover. An outline is a “blueprint” or “plan” for your paper. It helps you to organize your thoughts and arguments. A good outline can make conducting research and then writing the paper very efficient. Your outline page must include your: Paper Title Thesis statement Major points/arguments indicated by Roman numerals (i.e., I, II, III, IV, V, etc.) Support for your major points, indicated by capital Arabic numerals (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, etc. Roman numeral I should be your “Introduction”. In the introduction portion of your paper, you’ll want to tell your reader what your paper is about and then tell what your paper hopes to prove (your thesis). So an Introduction gives an overview of the topic and your thesis statement. The final Roman numeral should be your “Conclusion”. In the conclusion, you summarize what you have told your reader. The following are 2 sample outlines from actual student papers. YOUR outline should be as detailed and possibly MORE detailed depending on the subject matter. Remember that a good outline makes writing easier and more efficient Sample Outline #1 Title: The Federalist Papers’ Influence on the Ratification of the Constitution Thesis: The Federalist Papers influenced the ratification of the Constitution by making some of their most important arguments, including the importance of being in a Union by having a Constitution, a.