The first step in this process is to develop a topic proposal. Ideally, select an Informatics-related research topic that supports a personal research interest or professional goal of your own choosing. Consider the content covered in this class and other courses you may be taking, as well as previous training and work experiences that have influenced your interests in
Informatics when formulating your topic. We’ll support this process by conducting an article
analysis to gain familiarity with our topic of interest and to help shape your topic proposal.
Topic selected: Social Engineering Attacks: Techniques and Prevention Strategies: focusing on common social engineering methods and ways to prevent them.
regarding common social engineering methods, context need be more defined. Would this be regarding specific social media services, or threats such as via e-mail? Or both? Does social engineering tactics change depend on context, such as in a corporate, government, nonprofit, or other settings? Personal threats vs. threats to business could also be a consideration.
Your topic proposal and article analysis should include (3-6 pages total):
1. Topic Proposal Section (1-2 pages)
a. A short statement introducing your research topic – what your research topic is about and with background information based on your article analysis.
b. A description of your topic proposal – describe your research objectives and how you will analyze your selected topic – is there a problem is that needs to be solved or an issue/situation that that needs to be evaluated? Explain to your readers what you think needs to be understood or worked on within the context of your research topic.
2. Article Analysis (2-4 pages)
a. Select 4 published articles related to your research interests. For each source, write an abstract-style overview describing what the article is seeking to achieve, and the information that is being presented. Relate this article to your research topic and objectives.
b. Provide an assessment of the scholarly nature of the published work, if you agree/disagree with the author’s arguments, and its applicability toward your topic interest. Include an APA citation for each article.
The first step in this process is to develop a topic proposal. Ideally, select an Informatics-related research topic that supports a personal research interest or professional goal of your own choosing. Consider the content covered in this class and other courses you may be taking, as well as previous training and work experiences that have influenced your interests in
Informatics when formulating your topic. We’ll support this process by conducting an article
analysis to gain familiarity with our topic of interest and to help shape your topic proposal.
Topic selected: Social Engineering Attacks: Techniques and Prevention Strategies: focusing on common social engineering methods and ways to prevent them.
regarding common social engineering methods, context need be more defined. Would this be regarding specific social media services, or threats such as via e-mail? Or both? Does social engineering tactics change depend on context, such as in a corporate, government, nonprofit, or other settings? Personal threats vs. threats to business could also be a consideration.
Your topic proposal and article analysis should include (3-6 pages total):
1. Topic Proposal Section (1-2 pages)
a. A short statement introducing your research topic – what your research topic is about and with background information based on your article analysis.
b. A description of your topic proposal – describe your research objectives and how you will analyze your selected topic – is there a problem is that needs to be solved or an issue/situation that that needs to be evaluated? Explain to your readers what you think needs to be understood or worked on within the context of your research topic.
2. Article Analysis (2-4 pages)
a. Select 4 published articles related to your research interests. For each source, write an abstract-style overview describing what the article is seeking to achieve, and the information that is being presented. Relate this article to your research topic and objectives.
b. Provide an assessment of the scholarly nature of the published work, if you agree/disagree with the author’s arguments, and its applicability toward your topic interest. Include an APA citation for each article.