Posted: January 5th, 2014

Using Knowledgement Management to prevent external and internal computer information threats

Paper requirement and guidelines1.       Introduction- Introduce the topic in one or more paragraphs The study topic should be briefly described to establish the main ideas and context.  Include recent, scholarly, peer-reviewed sources to support each assertion. The Introduction should orient the reader to all of the concepts presented in the sections that follow. Key words related to the research topic should be defined clearly and precisely upon first use and used consistently throughout the paper. This will help to establish and maintain the central focus of the paper. Note: Do not describe the study purpose or method in the introduction as these belong in later sections. 2.       Statement of the Problem -The problem statement is a brief discussion of a problem or observation succinctly identifying and documenting the need for and importance of the study.  Clearly describe and document the problem that prompted the study. Include appropriate published or relevant primary sources to document the existence of a problem. Note: Clear and precise definitions of key words upon first use and consistent use of key words throughout the paper will also help ensure alignment.   3.       Purpose of the Study – The purpose statement should be one concise paragraph that describes the intent of the study and it should flow directly from the problem statement. Specifically address the reason for conducting the study and reflect the research questions. Begin the purpose statement with a succinct sentence that indicates the study method and overarching goal.                  The purpose of this mixed method study is to…  (describe the study goal that directly reflects and encompasses the research questions).”  Follow with a brief, but clear overview of how, with what instruments/data, with whom and where (as applicable).]                Within the Purpose Statement:   The     research method is identified as qualitative, quantitative, or mixed     method. The stated     purpose reflects the research questions: variables/constructs and/or     phenomenon/concept/idea are identified (See the Research Degree Guidebook     for additional information).The     research design is clearly stated and is aligned with the problem     statement.  The     participants and/or data sources are identified (See the Research Degree     Guidebook for additional information).The     geographic location of study is identified (as appropriate). 4.       Research Questions – Before listing the research questions, introductory information should be presented in a discussion context.  The research questions are to be distinct and answerable, given the identified constructs/phenomenon and population.  Note: Do not include specific interview or survey question/items here.                Quantitative: Research questions are included and the question list is followed by a corresponding list of proposed hypothesis(es). Ensure the research questions and hypothesis(es) are aligned with Purpose statement.  The research questions and hypotheses must be directly answerable, specific and testable based on the data collected.                 Qualitative: Proposed research questions that are related to the phenomenon are stated. The proposed research questions must be aligned with the purpose statement.  Qualitative research questions should be open-ended and reflect the nature of the qualitative design (avoid yes/no and closed ended questions).                Mixed Method: includes all of the above. Separate and indicate the qualitative and quantitative questions, followed by corresponding quantitative hypotheses.[Text…Brief introductory text. Note. Avoid redundant text] Q1.          Q2.                          Additional questions as needed.5.       Hypotheses – Both null hypotheses and alternative hypotheses must be stated. Each must directly correspond with a research question.  Hypotheses must be stated in testable, potentially negatable, form with each variable operationalized.  Note: Each hypothesis represents one distinct testable prediction.  Upon testing, each hypothesis must be entirely supported or entirely negated.                H10.  [Null Hypothesis Text…]                H1a.  [Alternative Hypothesis Text…]6.       Definition of Key Terms – Definitions should be supported with citations and/or noted as being those of the researcher with corresponding rationale/support. Commonly known terms should not be defined. Note: All definitions included in the list should clear, concise, and directly related to the proposed study. Definitions that represent general concepts, constructs, theories, and main ideas related to the research topic should be discussed in other sections of the paper. Clear and precise definitions of key words upon first use and consistent use of key words throughout the paper will also help ensure alignment.Variable/Construct operational definitions are to be located within the Research Method section.]                Term 1.  Definition (APA citation).Term 2.  Definition (APA citation).Term n.  Definition (APA citation).  7.       Theoretical Framework8.       Brief Review of the Literature9.       Research Method10.    Operational Definition of Variables – Identify each of the primary constructs associated with the research question(s), and hypotheses.  Include a brief overview of how each will be operationally defined for the proposed study. Operational definitions should be based on published, validated, research and instruments (describe and document how previous authors and/or the proposed instrument operationally defined each variable construct.     Note: Operational Definitions are distinct from the Definition of Terms.]                Construct/Variable 1.  Description/Operational Definition.                  Describe each variable, the level of measurement of the variable (e.g., nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio), how each variable will vary (e.g., the range of scores (1 – 5, 0 – 100) or levels (low, medium, high; male, female) and the data sources (e.g., archival data, survey items, and, if appropriate, how the specific scores (categories, etc.) used in the analysis will be derived from the raw data such as summing or averaging responses to survey items or assessments..  Review the previous, established use of proposed instrument, the nature of the variable data collected and analytics for examples. 11.    Measurement – Expand on how the stated method and design described in the Research Method section above will be applied in order to respond to the stated Purpose, Research Questions and Hypotheses (for quantitative and mixed methods studies). Describe exactly what data will be collected, how, and from what source(s). Describe the proposed data analysis.  Ensure that the proposed data collection and analysis aligns with the stated research method and design and directly responds to the study purpose, research questions and hypotheses. 12.    Summary13.    References Table of ContentsIntroduction    Statement of the Problem       Purpose of the Study  Research Questions    Hypotheses     Definition of Key TermsTheoretical Framework  Brief Review of the Literature
 Theme/Sub-Topic 1     Summary         Research Method    Operational Definition of Variables  Measurement   Summary         References