Option B: Security ResearchIf you choose this option, you are to conduct an in$-$depth research on an important information security issue of your choice that relates to human behavior or business practices. Relevant topics include but are not limited to: data privacy, password management, identity theft, security strategy, security investment, phishing email, ransomware attacks, security awareness, and so on$.$ You need to get approval from me on your topic before Nov $1$st$,$ and are expected to frequently consult with me regarding your progress during the assigned time frame. The research must be genuine and comprehensive enough: you must develop your OWN views$/$suggestions$/$recommendations based on a thorough investigation of the issue of interest. Simply borrowing viewpoints from blogs$/$columns$/$journal articles is deemed unacceptable and leads to a poor score. Plagiarism if detected will result in zero on the assignment. Expectations on Quality WritingAlthough business writing is not a main purpose of the course, as business students, you are expected to produce quality writing in a professional fashion. Here below are the guidelines $($or the requirements$)$ for the writing.References of any cited concept, theory, idea, and figureAll formal styles of writing require that when you use the ideas of or information from a source, you give that person or source credit next to those ideas. If you use the exact words from another source, you must put those words in quotes and give credit to the source next to those words. These sources must be further identified so that the reader can find and check those sources either through a reference system or footnotes.ErrorsThe paper should be error$-$free so that writer's credibility is not damaged.FormatThe writing should adopt an appropriate format $($e$.$g$.,$ in the form of a business memo, an analysis report, a business proposal etc.$)$ with proper margins, font size $($preferably Times New Roman $12),$ line space, and Headers for each section. Appropriate headers help to frame the writing and improve the readability of the paper.Length of the writingAbout three pages $($single$-$spaced, contain a single column, utilize $12$ point New Times Roman font, and contain $1"$ margins on all sides$).$CoherenceIdeas and discussions are logically developed. The writing should form a meaningful whole.Persuasiveness of the writingLooks at how effectively the writer demonstrates awareness of the reader's perspective and incorporates that perspective into the message. More exactly, writer should take readers perspective, address reader objections and concerns, explain how to implement conclusion$/$recommendation$,$ and demonstrate how readers can benefit from accepting conclusion$/$recommendation$.$ReasoningThe reasoning should be logic and convincing; claims presented in the writing should be supported with evidence$/$theories$.$