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IT Project Outline Assignment:

This week, you create an
outline for your project (whose topic you specified in Week 2). The Outline
must include sections and subsections on the various parts of the project,
according to the following general framework:

·
Description and goal of the project

·
Technical background and literature review on the project subject

·
Technical description of the proposed solution to the project (including
diagrams, graphics, equipment specs, vendors)

·
Analysis and discussion of the solution to the project (e.g., benefits to
your employer)

·
References (at least 2 good references in APA)

In each section and
subsection, insert a couple of sentences (or short paragraph) describing the
anticipated/expected content. The last section of the outline must be a
bibliography with at least 2 references. The final project report will follow
this outline.You may submit your outline in a word file with the following file
naming convention: ISSC340_Outline_First_Last.doc(x) replacing the First and
Last with your first and last names respectively and submit the file unto the
Assignments page.Please review the APA guidelines in the student
handbook. Alternatively, you may copy and paste the Outline directly into
the submission window (instead of attaching a file).

Outline format: Please adhere
to a standard outline format of sections and sub-sections, along the structure
shown below:

1. Section 1 (e.g.,
introduction of the project)

1. Subsection 1.1

2. Subsection 1.2

2. Section 2 (e.g.,
Background review)

1. Subsection 2.1

2. Subsection 2.2

3. Subsection 2.3

4. Subsection 2.4

3. Section 3 (e.g.,
Technical solution to the project)…. this is the core section of the project

1. Subsection 3.1

2. Subsection 3.2

1. Sub-subsection b.1

2. Sub-subsection b.2

3. Subsection 3.3

4. Subsection 3.3

4. Discussion of the
solution

1. Sub-section 4.1

2. Subsection 4.2

5. Conclusion

References (in APA Style
formatting).

You may insert a sentence or
two after each section and/or sub-section, or selected ones.

Forum Grading Criteria

Forum Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Appropriate use of terms, correct spelling and grammar	0.6
Uses external resources validating position with applicable knowledge	0.6
Completion of required tasks	3.0
Compliance with APA Style Formatting	0.8
Total Points:	5.0