ISU 692 Information Science Senior Project	(4 SH)

 

 
This capstone course continues the work of the Information Science Field Study 
to develop a sophisticated understanding of the interaction between 
information technology and its organizational or social context. Students 
write an in-depth research paper that reflects upon and analyzes the 
experiences and observations of the Field Study using the information 
science literature to interpret and explain their data. Students then 
participate in a seminar in which they present the results of their research. 

 

 
ISU 691. Restricted to majors in the Information Science
Program

 

 
None.
Assigned reading(s):  to be provided
Other readings are tailored to the student's individual research projects.

 

 
Student research projects may address any example of information 
technology in context, analyzing it from a a socio-technical perspective.  
Students are required to utilize an analytical framework from the information 
science literature.

 

 
Students completing this course will have the expertise to:
	develop a written proposal for an empirical research project
	review the relevant literature
	collect and analyze data using empirical research techniques 
	write a professional-quality research paper
	give a professional-quality research presentation

 

 
Students provide the following proof of accomplishment according to
a pre-defined schedule:
	Formal research proposal
	Annotated bibliography
	Background literature review
	Final research paper 
	Presentation to the class