Significant portion of your grade will be the Term Paper and Presentation. In Week 1 you will develop an outline for this project that will be submitted in Week 8.
As you progress through the class, please keep in mind that you will be working on this project in Week 8. Thus, make sure you take notes, and develop your ideas as you progress through the class.
Complete and submit the class Project Paper and Presentation Outline – see details below (post them under Week 1 Assignment Area) as a Microsoft Word document and a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation. You must include at least ten references.

Details of the Project:

Research and select a current trend in the area of telecommunications. Prepare a 1-2 page outline of the final paper in Microsoft Word. AMU approved APA format (see Writing@APUS in the Resources Center) (350 words per page). At a minimum include the following:

Detailed description of the area to be researched
Technology you will research that is involved in the area
Predicted future trends in the area
Example companies involved in the area
Regulatory issues surrounding the area
Global implications for the area
References (minimum of 10)

i. Prepare an outline (skeleton of presentation) of 10-12 Microsoft PowerPoint slides highlighting the content from the paper.

ii. You are only required to submit an outline for the paper and the presentation. However, during the next six weeks, you will be assembling the research paper and presentation. Feel free to post questions or portions of the paper for review at any time as an email to your professor.

iii. As part of your presentation you will be required to record voice overs in your presentation. Each slide should have a voice narration explaining the slide and adding any additional content you feel is appropriate. You can find out how to do voice overs from this web site.

iii. You may use resources from the APUS Online Library, any library, government library, or any peer-reviewed reference (Wikipedia and any other publicly-reviewed source is not accepted). The paper must by at least 10 pages double-spaced, 1″ margin all around, black 12 point fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier) with correct citations of all utilized references/sources, (pictures, graphics, etc are extra – allowed but extra for the minimum page count). The title page and references are also required but don’t count in the minimum page count. The PowerPoint of 10-12 slides is a summary of this paper. No new topics, ideas or concepts are introduced in the PowerPoint that is not included in the paper. A minimum of 10 references are needed. The paper will be subjected to checking against plagiarism.

iv. The required number of pages do not include title or references pages – although these must be included with the paper.

V. Course paper will be submitted to Turnitin.com to check for plagiarism. Turnitin is built into the Sakai classroom. The paper must follow acceptable originality criteria (no more than 15% max originality index, and 2% per individual source match are allowed). Students are permitted to submit their paper multiple times to get their originality score down. If paper exceeds the 15% max on originality on final submission during grading instructor reserves the right to report the student for plagiarism.

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you structure your Term Paper and Presentation Outline:

Step 1: Select a Current Telecommunications Trend

Identify a topic that is timely and relevant (examples: 5G networks, IoT in telecom, cloud-based communications, AI-driven network management).
Ensure there are enough peer-reviewed sources and credible publications available.

Step 2: Research Thoroughly

Use APUS Online Library, government sites, and scholarly journals.
Collect information for:
- Technology involved
- Example companies (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Huawei)
- Regulatory issues (FCC rules, ITU standards)
- Global implications (how the trend affects international markets)
- Predicted future trends

Step 3: Create Your Paper Outline (Microsoft Word)

Title Page: APA-compliant
Introduction: Brief overview of your trend (1 paragraph)
Body: Use headings for each subtopic:
1. Detailed description of the area
2. Technology involved
3. Predicted future trends
4. Companies involved
5. Regulatory issues
6. Global implications
References: Minimum 10 sources, APA format

Step 4: Create PowerPoint Outline

10–12 slides summarizing your paper
Slide structure suggestion:
1. Title Slide
2. Introduction to Trend
3. Technology Overview
  4–5. Predicted Future Trends
  6–7. Companies Involved
4. Regulatory Issues
5. Global Implications
6. Conclusion
  11–12. References / Optional graphics
Tip: No new content; slides are a visual summary of the paper.

Step 5: Voice-over Recording

Plan what you will say for each slide.
Keep narration concise and aligned with slide content.
Use the online tutorial for guidance on recording in PowerPoint.

Step 6: Final Review

Check APA formatting, grammar, and spelling.
Ensure your Word outline is 1–2 pages (~350–700 words).
Verify your PowerPoint covers all required points with 10–12 slides.
Confirm all references are properly cited.

Helpful Resources:

Writing@APUS APA Guide – https://library.apus.edu/writing@apus
Telecommunications Trends – https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/
APA Citation Guide – https://apastyle.apa.org
Voice-over Tutorial for PowerPoint – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-and-record-audio-or-video-narration-in-powerpoint-2b2c4f9d-8b91-4b8b-9e3f-0dc30f68279b
APUS Online Library – https://library.apus.edu

Telecommunications Term Paper & Presentation