Emerging Technology Proposal Assignment

Module 5: Emerging Technology Proposal Assignment Assignment Overview Write a one-page proposal for your emerging technology video project. This proposal will outline your chosen technology and serve as a framework for your Module 8 video presentation. Please refer to the exemplar posted in this module for expectations. Required Content 1. Technology Choice Identify a specific emerging technology (not a broad category) – see examples below, but use one of your own Explain why this technology is considered “emerging” Explain why you chose this topic 2. Technical Analysis What IT skills are needed to work with this technology? What tools, software, and hardware are required? What infrastructure is needed? 3. Impact Analysis How does it affect IT jobs? Does it create new jobs or replace existing ones? How does it affect business and technology? Topic Examples Good Example Topics (because they are specific) AI-Powered Medical Diagnosis Systems Blockchain for Food Supply Tracking 3D Bioprinting for Organ Development Edge Computing in Autonomous Vehicles Quantum Encryption in Banking Topics That Are Too Broad (not specific enough) Artificial Intelligence Blockchain 3D Printing Cloud Computing Quantum Computing Format Requirements Format: Microsoft Word Length: One page (plus one additional page for references) Font: 12-point Arial, Times New Roman, or Calibri Citations: Use proper in-text citations References: Minimum of three credible sources Style: Professional, academic writing Organization: Clear paragraphs and structure Scoring Rubric Scoring Rubric for Emerging Technology Proposal Assignment Criteria Excellent (20-17) Proficient (16-14) Developing (13-11) Needs Improvement (10-1) Not Submitted (0) Topic Selection and Introduction (20 points) Topic is highly specific, clearly emerging, and extremely relevant to IT field Topic is specific and emerging, with clear IT relevance Topic is somewhat broad or relevance to IT is unclear Topic is too broad or not emerging technology No submission Technical Analysis (30 points) Comprehensive analysis of required skills, tools, and infrastructure Adequate analysis of technical requirements Basic technical analysis with some gaps Minimal or inaccurate technical analysis No submission Impact Analysis (30 points) Detailed analysis of job market effects with specific examples Clear analysis of workforce impact Basic discussion of workforce impact Minimal or unclear workforce analysis No submission Writing Quality & Format (20 points) Exceptional clarity, organization, and proper citations Clear and well-organized with minor citation issues Generally clear but some organization issues Poor organization or unclear writing No submission Standard Deductions (-5) Missing required sections (-5) Fewer than three credible references (-3) Improper text formatting (-3) Missing in-text citations (-10) Not Submitted in Microsoft Word format Due on Feb 12, 2026 11:59 PM Available on Feb 1, 2026 5:00 PM. Access restricted before availability starts. Available until Mar 5, 2026 11:59 PM. Submission restricted after availability ends.