Assignment: Annotated Bibliography
Provide an annotated bibliography listing at least six authoritative, current references suitable for use in your paper. Requirements for references given in the Guidelines section must be followed. References should be in APA format. Following each reference, write a brief one-paragraph summary of the content of the reference and how it relates to your topic. For any web page used as a reference, include the author's expert qualifications in your summary. Submit your annotated bibliography as a Word document.
Write a research paper describing a current or future use for analysis of big data.
The term big data refers to the vast amounts of data being generated from such sources as social media, real-world sensors (for weather, water quality, vehicle traffic, etc.), cellphone GPS signals, and customer transactions. The sheer volume of these data and new ways of managing and analyzing them are enabling applications in many fields that were not possible just a few years ago. Your paper will describe in detail one of these emerging applications of big data.
Possible topics for your paper include but are not limited to the following.
o Big data in e-commerce
o Big data in government
o Big data in healthcare
o Big data in retailing
o Big data in manufacturing
o Big data in social media
o Big data in location-based services
Your paper should address the following questions regarding your chosen topic.
o What are the current uses of big data in this field?
o What new uses of big data are likely in this field in the next 5 years?
o What are the main sources of big data used in this field?
o What analysis methods are used for big data in this field?
o What problems or issues are encountered in using big data in this field?
o What recommendations would you make for organizations interested in using big data in this field?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.