The research project is a research-based paper on a current Management of Information Systems topic, to be approved by your instructor. You will develop your research project in stages throughout the course, to include: selecting a topic, submitting an abstract/outline, presenting draft project (paper) and submitting your final project (paper) for evaluation. You must support your materials by using at least eight appropriate, properly cited sources in addition to your course textbook. Your project (paper) will comprise 4000 to 5000 words (not including title and Page 6 of 7 reference pages). Your project (paper) must be formatted according to APA guidelines as a Word document, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-font, with one inch margins.