2. Research topics Facebook revolution (Arab spring)
Wikileaks: information explosion in international relations
Twitter technologies in Russian event
Digital divide: perspective of the problem and solutions
Gender in computing and information inequality
Creating virtual communities

3. How we will calculate the grade
60% research paper (portfolio) +
40% presentation of research paper

4. How we will calculate the grade
30 points - Research (Background, Analysis (cases), Solutions, Conclusion)
20 points - Poster A3 format
10 points - References
Extra points:
10 Optional: CD, graphics

5. How to Do a Good Research Paper Instructions Step 1 – Choose a topic
Choose a topic that you find interesting, challenging and manageable.
Ensure that the topic is not too broad.
NOT RIGHT: "The Impact of Technology on the World"
RIGHT: "The Impact of Technology on Today's Youth."

6. Step 2 – Find information
Find information about your topic.
Aim to use a variety of sources, such as the Internet, scholarly journals and books
Critically evaluate websites to ensure that their information is factual and unbiased
.edu, .org and .gov are generally reliable sources

7. Step 3 – create an outline
Create an outline to help you stay focused when writing your research paper.
The outline should be logically organized using topics, sub-topics and details.

9. Example of outline Digital Divide
I. Introduction
II. Defining the “Digital Divide”
III. From Digital Divide to Digital Inequality. Case of Kazakhstan
IV. Global Digital Inequality
V. Inequality in Content Production and Distribution in Kazakhstan
VI. Solutions
VII. Conclusion

10. Step 4 – write the first draft
Use your outline to write a first draft of the research paper.
As you write, be sure to include numbered footnotes or an alternate method of crediting information sources you consulted for your paper's major ideas and quotations.

11. Step 5 – reread your paper
Reread and revise the paper
Leave the paper for a day or two
Ensure
Sentences are well written and of varying lengths
Spelling and grammar are accurate
The ideas are not repetitive

12. Step 6 make final formatting changes
Look at the assignment to double-check expectations for font, spacing, and indenting, and verify that your paper meets the standards
Your pages should be numbered and there should be no headings at the bottoms of pages, where text follows on the next page.

13. Step 7 – make the reference
Write a bibliography (reference)

14. Step 8 – create Title page
Create a title page at the beginning of the document.
Although some instructors may specify the information that should be included on the title page, it is generally expected that the title of the paper, your name and the due date should be present.