BA634 Current & Emerging Technology Research Paper 1 Understanding Evolving Technologies As we all know technology is evolving at a rate that, to some, seems overwhelming. These technologies often evolve to offer higher quality products and services at lower prices causing a disruption in markets that is sometimes perceived as unwelcome. These disruptive technologies are sometimes the results of innovative business models that are also part of the evolving processes of a competitive marketplace. This is an individual research paper required from BA634 students. As a Research Project, select one of the following research areas:  Cloud Computing (Intranet, Extranet, and Internet)  Machine Learning  Artificial Intelligence  Internet of Things (IoT)  Robotics  Medical Technology 1) Your research paper needs to be between 12-15 pages. 2) It needs be submitted as a WORD document. 3) The research paper must only include materials from peer reviewed journals and peer reviewed conference proceedings. APA formatted citations are therefore required for the final submission. Newspapers, websites (URLs), magazines, technical journals, hearsay, personal opinions, and white papers are NOT acceptable citations. 4) Each submission will be checked for plagiarism. All plagiarized documents will results in a grade of zero for the exercise. 5) If there is extensive synonym use or not understandable, long sentences, the document will results in a grade of zero for the exercise. 6) The final research paper must include your through analysis and synthesis of the peer reviewed literature used in your research paper. 7) There will be a limit of 3 images, tables, figures are to be included in the BA634 Current & Emerging Technology Research Paper 2 appendices and DO NOT count for page limit requirements. 8) Long quotations (i.e. paragraphs) are NOT permitted. Only one quoted sentence is permitted per page. 9) Footnotes are NOT permitted. Document Details Chapter 1 Introduction Background/Introduction In this section, present enough information about the proposed work such that the reader understands the general context or setting. It is also helpful to include a summary of how the rest of this document is organized. Problem Statement In this section, present a concise statement of a research-worthy problem addressed (i.e., why the work should be undertaken – don’t say required for the class). Follow the statement of the problem with a well-supported discussion of its scope and nature. The discussion of the problem should include: what the problem is, why it is a problem, how the problem evolved or developed, and the issues and events leading to the problem. Goal Next, include a concise definition of the goal of the work (i.e., what the work will accomplish). Aim to define a goal that is measurable. Research Questions Research que.

1. BA634 Current & Emerging Technology
Research Paper
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Understanding Evolving Technologies
As we all know technology is evolving at a rate that, to some,
seems
overwhelming. These technologies often evolve to offer higher
quality products and
services at lower prices causing a disruption in markets that is
sometimes perceived as
unwelcome. These disruptive technologies are sometimes the
results of innovative
business models that are also part of the evolving processes of a
competitive
marketplace.
This is an individual research paper required from BA634
students.
As a Research Project, select one of the following research

2. areas:
ng (Intranet, Extranet, and Internet)
1) Your research paper needs to be between 12-15 pages.
2) It needs be submitted as a WORD document.
3) The research paper must only include materials from peer
reviewed
journals and peer reviewed conference proceedings. APA
formatted
citations are therefore required for the final submission.
Newspapers,
websites (URLs), magazines, technical journals, hearsay,
personal
opinions, and white papers are NOT acceptable citations.
4) Each submission will be checked for plagiarism. All
plagiarized

3. documents will results in a grade of zero for the exercise.
5) If there is extensive synonym use or not understandable, long
sentences, the document will results in a grade of zero for the
exercise.
6) The final research paper must include your through analysis
and synthesis
of the peer reviewed literature used in your research paper.
7) There will be a limit of 3 images, tables, figures are to be
included in the
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Research Paper
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appendices and DO NOT count for page limit requirements.
8) Long quotations (i.e. paragraphs) are NOT permitted. Only
one quoted
sentence is permitted per page.
9) Footnotes are NOT permitted.
Document Details

4. Chapter 1 Introduction
Background/Introduction
In this section, present enough information about the proposed
work such that the reader
understands the general context or setting. It is also helpful to
include a summary of how the rest
of this document is organized.
Problem Statement
In this section, present a concise statement of a research-worthy
problem addressed (i.e., why the
work should be undertaken – don’t say required for the class).
Follow the statement of the
problem with a well-supported discussion of its scope and
nature. The discussion of the problem
should include: what the problem is, why it is a problem, how
the problem evolved or developed,
and the issues and events leading to the problem.
Goal
Next, include a concise definition of the goal of the work (i.e.,
what the work will accomplish).
Aim to define a goal that is measurable.

5. Research Questions
Research questions are developed to help guide the authors
through the literature for a given
problem area. What were the open-ended questions asked and
why did you find (or not find) them
adequate.
Relevance and Significance
Consider the following questions as you read through the article
and state how the author(s)
supported, or left unsupported the relevance and significance of
their research literature:
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• Why is there a problem? What groups or individuals are
affected?
• How far-ranging is the problem and how great is its impact?
What’s the benefit of
solving the problem?
• What has been tried without success to correct the situation?
Why weren’t those attempts
successful? What are the consequences of not solving the

6. problem?
• How does the goal of your study address the research problem
and how will your
proposed study offer promise as a resolution to the problem?
• How will your research add to the knowledge base?
• What is the potential for generalization of your results?
• What is the potential for original work?
Barriers and Issues
In these paragraphs, identify how the problem is inherently
difficult to solve. How did the solution
the author(s) propose address the difficulties?
Chapter 2 Literature Review
In this section, it is important to clearly identify the major areas
on which you will need to focus
your research in order to build a solid foundation for your study
in the existing body of
knowledge. The literature review is the presentation of quality
literature in a particular field that
serves as the foundation and justification for the research
problem, research questions or
hypothesis, and methodology. You will develop a more
comprehensive review of the literature

7. as part of your research.
Chapter 3 Approach/Methodology
List the major steps taken to accomplish the goal of your study.
Include a preliminary discussion
of the methodology and specific research methods you plan to
implement.
Chapter 4: Findings, Analysis, and Summary of Results
Include an objective description and analysis of the findings,
results or outcomes of the research.
Limit the use of charts, tables, figures to those that are needed
to support the narrative. Most of
these illustrations can be included as part of the Appendix.
1. The following topics are intended to serve as a guide:
a. Data analysis
b. Findings & discussion
c. Analysis
d. Summary of results & discussion
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Chapter 5: Conclusions

8. - Clearly state the conclusions of the study based
on the analysis performed and
results achieved. Indicate by the evidence or logical
development the extent to which the
specified objectives have been accomplished. If the research has
been guided by hypotheses,
make a statement as to whether the data supported or rejected
these hypotheses. Discuss
alternative explanations for the findings, if appropriate.
Delineate strengths, weaknesses, and
limitations of the study.
- Discuss the impact of the work on the field of
study and its contributions to
knowledge and professional practice. Discuss implications for
future research.
s - Present recommendations for future
research or for changes in research
methods or theoretical concepts. As appropriate, present
recommendations for changes in
academic practice, professional practice, or organizational
procedures, practices, and
behavior.
References
Follow the most current version of APA to format your
references. However, each reference

9. should be single-spaced with a double space in between each
entry.
Formatting Details
Margins
The left-hand margin must be 1inches (4 cm.). Margins at the
right, top, and bottom of the page
should be 1.0 inch. (See exception for chapter title pages
below.) The Research Report text may
be left-aligned (leaving a ragged right edge) or may be both
left- and right-aligned (justified).
Line Spacing
Double-spacing is required for most of the text in documents
submitted during the Research
Report process.
Paragraph Spacing
The text of the document is double-spaced. There should be no
extra spaces between
paragraphs in sections; however, indent the first line of each
paragraphs five spaces.
Page Numbering
All pages should have page numbers in Arabic numerals in the
upper right-hand corner.

10. Type Style
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For body text, you should use 12-point Times New Roman. Text
for the cover page may be
larger but should not exceed 14-point size. Text for the chapter
title text should be 14-point size.
Be consistent in your use of typefaces throughout the document.
Do not use a compressed
typeface or any settings on your word processor that would
decrease the spacing between letters
or words. Sans serif typefaces such as Helvetica or Arial may be
used for relatively short blocks
of text such as chapter headings and captions but should be
avoided in long passages of text as
they impede readability.
Title Page
Every document that is submitted must have a title page. The

11. title page includes the exact title
of the research report, date of submission, your team name, and
the name of each team member.
Chapter Title Heading, Subheadings, and Sub-Subheadings
It is required that submitted Research Report use no more than
three levels of headings in the
body text. All headings should have only the first letter of each
word capitalized except that
non-major words shorter than four letters have no capital
letters.
Instructions for heading levels follow:
Level 1: Chapter Title Heading
This heading starts two inches from the top of the page, is
centered on the page, and is set in
14point type. The first line contains the chapter number (e.g.,
Chapter 4). The second line is blank.
The third line displays the chapter title, is centered on the page,
and is set in 14-point type.
Level 2: Subheading
Start the subheading at the left margin of the page, four spaces
(i.e., two returns when your
document is set for double-spacing) down from the title, set in
bold 12-point type. Double-space

12. (one return) to the subheading body text. Indent the first line of
the body text five spaces.
Level 3: Sub-Subheading
Start the sub–subheading at the left margin of the page, double-
spaced (i.e., one return when your
document is set up for double-spacing) from the subheading, set
in 12-point italics. Double-space
(one return) to the sub-subheading body text. Indent the first
line of the body text five spaces.
Week 2 Assignment Loving Support Essay
It is a truism that a loving, supportive home environment pays
dividends in a child’s development. The same is likely true in a
school setting; students who believe that their teachers and the
school care about them will likely have a closer connection to
the school and have more positive feelings about the school.
In a two- to five-page paper (not including the title and
reference pages) use the Jeynes article (Links to an external
site.) (specifically pages 9-18) as well as three additional
scholarly sources (not including your textbook), cited and
referenced in APA style, to describe the idea of a loving,
supportive school environment through addressing the
following:
· Describe a loving, supportive school environment from the
point of view of both student and teacher.
· Describe the parental role in helping to create a loving,
supportive school environment.

13. · Describe the benefits of this environment to the student’s
academic, physical, and social development.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE
WEEK 2
*Special thanks to Dr. Patrice Jones for sharing her original
guidance in this document.
Last week you learned about how both parents play a crucial
role in the child’s education, especially when there is a
collaborative relationship between home and school. A 2007
study found that new and experienced teachers who have
positive parent relationships report having higher rates of job
satisfaction.
They also report that students of involved fathers, regardless of
their living situation, perform better in school (Jeynes, 2007 as
cited in Child Trends, 2013). The Watch DOGS (Dads of Great
Students) is one school-based program that encourages male
role models to work in a variety of capacities at their child’s
school. The seven minute video, Getting Involved at
School (Links to an external site.), features the coordinator of
the program, the principal, and others discussing the importance
of having males active in the school environment.
In addition, going beyond the family to creating partnerships
within the community has also been shown to improve students’
academic success. One way to accomplish this is through
community schools, a concept developed by the Institute for
Educational Leadership in Washington DC. Through this
integrated, holistic approach with family, child development
and social service support, the community school strategy is
already proving its efficacy on student achievement, and

14. dropout and graduation rates (Blank, Jacobson, & Melaville,
2012). Putting together a team that includes the principal, a few
teachers, family members, and students is the first step in
creating an “Action Team for Partnership” (O’Brien, 2012, p.
2). The purpose of this team is to work with community and
business leaders to develop goals for increasing academic
achievement, as well as improving student behavior and school
climate. Organizations such as National Network of Partnership
Schools help schools to get started developing their own Action
Plan for Partnership (Links to an external site.) that includes
short and long term goals, and activities that guide them
towards success.
Week 2 Discussion Guidance
For this first discussion post, Parent Roles, read chapter three in
the text before you begin. This chapter will give you better
insight on some of the assumptions that are made about parents
related to their roles in being involved in schools including how
assumptions and perceptions that are made about people become
our reality, and how this may impact teaching. Provide some of
the assumptions about parents that have been made in a school
in which you have been involved. Be sure that you refer to the
text in your discussion, citing appropriately where needed.
The second discussion post, Counseling Roles, explores the
roles that school counselors play in family and community
involvement. Think about how they are portrayed in movies and
television, and in your own personal experiences. Are these
perceptions an accurate portrayal of today’s school counselors?
List and explain the factors that play an important role if and
how counselors become involved in school, school-community,
and overall partnerships. Research indicates certain
misconceptions counselors have about their role. Why may this
be?
Please review the discussion board rubric prior to your initial

15. post to ensure you are fully meeting each of the set criteria to
earn full credit. Your initial post should include relevant
professional, personal, or other real-world experiences in a
manner that is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into
the topic. Additionally, all elements of the discussion board
prompt should be thoroughly addressed with strong and precise
connections to previous and/or current course content, or to
real-life situations. When substantively replying to your peers’
post, be sure to provide a thorough and constructive analysis
relating the response to relevant course concepts that
incorporates pertinent follow-up thoughts or questions about the
topic, and demonstrates respect for the diverse opinions of
fellow learners.
Week 2 Assignment Guidance
Last week, we examined the social support that is provided to
students in school. The research discussed gave you a better
understanding of social support and the important elements
found within the social support concept. What impact would a
school have on a child when providing loving support as part of
the school culture? For this week’s assignment, Loving Support
Essay, you will need to read The School Community
Journal (Links to an external site.) article by Jeynes (2011).
Next, in a two- to five-page paper, excluding title and reference
pages, describe a loving supportive school environment from
the perspective of a student and a teacher, the parental role in
helping creating this type of environment, and the benefits of
this environment on all student development. Make sure to use
the grading rubric as a self-checklist before submitting the final
copy of your assignment to confirm you have met or exceeded
each required expectation. The highest level of achievement on
the rubric is “distinguished”, which is only earned through
exceeding posted expectations at the proficiency level. Please
remember you are in a masters-level program. Therefore, your
writing, research, and content are held to graduate-level

16. expectations.
References and Resources
Blank, M., Jacobson, R., & Melaville, A. (2012). Achieving
results through community school partnerships. Center for
American progress (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from
https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-
content/uploads/issues/2012/01/pdf/community_schools.pdf
Child Trends. (2013). Parental involvement in schools. (Links
to an external site.) Retrieved from
http://www.childtrends.org/?indicators=parental-involvement-
in-schools
Hjalmarson, F. (2011). Differentiated parent support: Engaging
parents in unique ways to increase their involvement in school.
San Diego, CA: TurnAround Schools Publishing.
Hotblack. (2009). leuchars_IMG_9975 [photograph]. Retrieved
from http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/622680
Jeynes, W. (2011). Parental involvement research: Moving to
the next level. (Links to an external site.)The School
Community Journal, 21(1), 9-18. Retrieved from
http://www.adi.org/journal/resources/2011ss_SCJ.pdf
Jones, P. (2015). Week 1 instructor guidance [EDU617: School,
Family & Community Partnership]. San Diego, CA: Ashford
University.
Man of the House. (2010, October 22). Getting involved at
school—Watch D.O.G.S. (Links to an external site.) Retrieved
from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy237ghwGoM&feature=pla
yer_embedded
National Network of Partnership Schools. (2010). One-year
action plan for partnership (Links to an external site.).
Retrieved
from http://sowashco.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2
&clip_id=333&meta_id=10524
O'Brien, A. (2012). The importance of community involvement
in schools (Links to an external site.). Edutopia Teacher

17. Leadership.
Retrieved from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/community-
parent-involvement-essential-anne-obrien
Peters, K. (2012, January 17). Achieving results through
community school partnerships (Links to an external site.).
Center for American Progress. Retrieved from
https://www.americanprogress.org/press/release/2012/01/17/155
39/release-achieving-results-through-community-school-
partnerships/
Tschannen-Moran, M., & Hoy, A. W. (2007). The differential
antecedents of self-efficacy beliefs of novice and experienced
teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 23(6), 944-956.
Required Resources
1. Read from your text, Differentiated Parent Support: Engaging
Parents in Unique Ways to Increase Their Involvement in
School:
· Chapter Three – The Parent Trap
· Chapter Four – What is Parent Involvement?
2. Jeynes, W. (2011). The School Community Journal (Links to
an external site.), 21(1), 9-18. Retrieved from
http://www.adi.org/journal/resources/2011ss_SCJ.pdf
· This resource examines research on current collaboration
efforts in schools today. The focus of this recent issue of The
School Community Journal is on parent engagement in
education. The issue includes a guest editorial by William
Jeynes, who writes about the status of research on family
involvement, as well other articles that examine patterns of
family involvement in charter schools and programs for parents
of special needs students.
3. Project Appleseed. (n.d.). Parent involvement
checklist (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from
http://www.projectappleseed.org/chklst
· This website provides a parent involvement checklist.
Recommended Resource

18. 1. Ferlazzo, L. (2011). Involvement or Engagement?
Educational Leadership, 68(8), 10-14. Retrieved from
EBSCOhost.
· The article describes teacher attitudes toward the parents of
their students. The author describes his experiences as a teacher
working with parents and the importance of teachers
establishing cooperative relationships based on listening and
shared decision-making.