As we have examined numerous IS articles over the course of the semester, the Final Project is an opportunity for students to utilize critical thinking, and writing, skills to develop a viable Research Project Proposal. Key components of a research project would include, and not be limited to: Research question Literature review Research strategy Research goals (basic or applied) Units of analysis and units of observation Key concepts (conceptualization and operationalization) Method of data collection Research participants (sample and population) Ethical concerns