Question: Review the literature of a topic on database systems & security, identify a problem of academic interest, investigate and propose solutions to the problem, and present conclusions that can withstand academic scrutiny. The paper must contain a thorough investigation of key aspects of the problem. If possible, relate the topic to professional experiences or prior research. The end product should result in a report that is suitable for publication.
Research Paper Requirements:
Optional Topics:
1. Work load balancing for databases
2. Self-healing databases
• Submit a 10-20 page paper, which must be documented using APA format.
Note: • Each paragraph in the literature review must have at least one reference.
• The format for the paragraph reference is (author_last_name, date_of_article).
• Each reference must appear in the bibliography at the end.
• The bibliography should be listed in alphabetical order.
• References that were not used in the text of the paper should not be in the bibliography.
• Do not use more than 5 words directly from a source without quotation marks to avoid plagiarism.
Specifications: The paper should be a minimum of 10 pages in length, and a maximum of 20 pages. Paper length does not include title page, figures, tables, or references.
Organization:
• Title Page
• Abstract
• Table of Contents (Optional)
• Introduction
• Paragraphs with headings where appropriate
• References in the text
• Acknowledgements section if you got special help from anyone
• Reference list at the end with links where appropriate
• Figures, diagrams and tables must be numbered and labeled, and close to the first reference in the text.
• graduate level writing ability is expected
Format: One inch margins (top, bottom, sides) Times New Roman Arial 12 point font Double spaced Running head with title, name, and page numbers
Criteria for Paper Grade:
1. Compliance with APA format
2. Original work for this class
3. Creativity
4. Analysis of technical material
5. Writing ability
6. Mastery of database concepts