Solving data breaches in small and mid-sized organizations.

Action Research Project: Your research project is comprised of four papers (see bulleted list below). The first three papers will be integrated into your fourth paper, the final action research paper. The length of each paper is determined by your ability to clearly and concisely convey information while meeting the requirements of each assignment.

The four papers are:

• Introduction & Methodology Paper

  • background on your research topic and examines action research and its applicability to your research

• Literature Review & Proposal Paper

  • examines current information about your topic and outlines the iterations

• First Iteration Paper

  • presents details about your first two weeks in the Action Research process

• Action Research Report

  • presents the culmination of all previous papers and revisions along with, at least, three additional iterations

All papers must use a formal writing style and use the writing style and formatting guidelines contained in the Publication of the American Psychological Association [APA Manual], 2010, 6th edition, 7th printing. The title page, table of contents, reference page or pages, and appendices are not considered content.

One Paragraph each on the following

Discuss your thoughts about your Research Methodology focusing on:

• Its applicability to your topic

• Its usefulness in academic or organizational context, etc.

• How your tentative research methodology differs from one other research methodology

Remember to use a formal writing style and cite where appropriate

Discuss some of the activities you are involved with in preparation for your research.. Scheduling meetings, data collection interviews etc...

Remember to use a formal writing style and cite where appropriate

Present and discuss two or three things your learned and/or experienced while writing your first three research papers.

Remember to use a formal writing style and cite where appropriate