Assignment Structure and Instructions: The requirement of this assignment is to choose a topic or area that pertains to information technology management, research that topic using credible sources, assimilate the information, and then write a research paper on that topic or area including a reference list. Specifically, you will need to write a 1,500-word research paper using a minimum of 5 credible sources cited in APA 6th or 7th edition style that covers the below main areas. Only the paper itself counts toward the word count requirement. The cover page, header, footer, and reference list do not count toward the word count requirement. Introduction stating the topic or area and giving a brief overview of your paper. This is an opportunity to demonstrate and convey your interest in the topic by generating interest in the reader. Write an engaging and interesting introduction that makes the reader want to read your paper but keep this section of the paper to only a few sentences. Body that will address the following items: o History and current state of the topic or area you are researching and writing about. Be sure to research and write about the origins of your topic or area, how it has progressed and developed over time, and the current state including its applications, innovations, or on-going research and development. The future of the area or topic of your paper. Research and write about planned future development or research into the area. Are there any plans to advance this topic or area in the future or has this advanced as far as it can for now? Your analysis of the topic or area that includes a critical look at the benefits and/or the negatives of the topic or area in question and its current state. What do you think the outlook is for your area or topic? Is there potential that you see that you did not read in the research you found? This is your chance to really use your critical thinking and analysis skills and write something from your perspective that provides the reader with your insights into this area or topic instead of just summarizing research. Conclusion that wraps up the information on your paper in a concise and easy to understand way. This should also only be a few sentences. Separate from the paper itself, and not included in the total word count, you will need to provide a reference list that includes the minimum 5 citations from credible sources done in APA 6th or 7th edition style