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RESEARCH
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT:
INSTRUCTIONS: Part 1
1. Decide
upon a career that you would like to pursue. You should address what IS
skills you will need to be successful in this career. In addition, you
should address what types of software/hardware that you will need to master in
order to be successful. 2. You will need to interview a person who is currently working in the field that you desire. This person should give you career advice in regard to preparing your IS skills. Part 2 At this point you will configure 3 computers based upon your career needs 1. Computer processor must be at least Intel Q6600 Quad-Core 2.4GHz
2. Gather
information of PCs (NOT MACINTOSH) currently available on the market from computer vendor
websites such as www.dell.com, www.gateway.com,
www.hp.com,
etc.
3. Narrow your
choices down to three different brands of identical or
similar computer configurations.
4. Use Word or
Excel to create a comparison table
which includes attributes such as hardware characteristics, software bundled,
warranty, service and technical support, costs (include sales tax and
shipping/handling charges if applicable), and refund policy. 5. Use Word to type a 1000 word essay (summarizing your research effort and the rationale of your final decision. You must include a copy of this essay on diskette with your paper to assure that the 1000 word minimum has been met. If the paper does not meet the minimum length requirements, the highest grade it can receive will be a "D".
6. Attach copies
of the specification sheets of all the computer models you have included in
your report. Must
be attached for credit.
7.
Start this project early so that you will have plenty of time to conduct
product research and comparison. Your
effort will be reflected on the quality of your report. *IF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET, THE HIGHEST GRADE IT CAN RECEIVE WILL BE A "D". |