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School of Business
Eastern Illinois University

BUS 3500 - Issue #1

Cloud Computing

This issue revolves around the use of "cloud computing."  The chances are good that you are not familiar with this term.  Your task for this issue is to:

  1. Find out what "cloud computing" is and what it's all about
  2. Examine the pros and cons of using cloud computing (from the business perspective)
  3. Determine the main issues regarding cloud computing

You should write a paper (approximately 1000-1500 words) that addresses the issue in general.  Come to class prepared to discuss the issue.

Note:  For this issue, being present (with your clicker) for the discussion is worth 20 of the possible 100 points.  The other 80 points will be from the paper.  This means that if you do not attend the discussion, you will have a maximum of 80 points possible for this issue.

You will turn in your paper by submitting it to TurnItIn under the heading "Issue #1."  Be sure to bring a copy of the paper to refer to during the discussion, as you will have already turned the paper in when we begin the discussion.

There is no set organizational format for this paper.  Be as creative as you would like, but be sure to include plenty of substance, as that is what your grade will be based upon.  Papers should be thoroughly proofread before submitting.

The deadline for the submission of this paper is Friday, January 29th, at 11:59 a.m.  Turnitin will NOT accept late submissions.

Note:  When using Internet sources, do not cite unverifiable sources such as Wikipedia.  While that site is a great place to start, get a feel for the topic, etc., it is not a site that should be cited in a formal paper of any kind, since it is not considered authoritative.