IT 228 Computer Organization & Architecture

This guide will help you throughout the research process.  

Use this guide to search the most relevant and credible encyclopedias, databases, books, and web sites.

Also, look for resources on citations and evaluating internet resources.

I recommend that you start your research by gathering some background information on your topic.  Reference sources can help you define your terms, generate search terms, and provide you with more sources. 

Some sample topics:

• Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage.
• Tablet PCs running operating systems like Android.
• Input and Output devices, e.g. new printers, scanners that convert documents to PDF files and e-mail, wireless devices.
• Massive databases that allow the government to track every phone call made by everyone on the planet.
• Identity Theft.
• VOIP and the work-at-home revolution.

Try using Google Docs to start a working bibliography that you can access from anywhere.  

Use your working bibliography to keep track of search terms, links, and citations.