Essays and Research Papers on Computer Technology

3 pages in length. With rapid technological change arguably the single most important aspect of humanity's progress over the past fifty years, there can be no question as to the double-edged sword inherent to such tremendous advancement. Social and ethical threats abound from the combined speed and expanse with which the world is ...

This 3-page paper discusses the IT manager's job in terms of 360-degree communication. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the ways in which computer technology and the globalisation of communication has changed design concepts, and the extent to which such technology is leading towards a ‘paperless society’. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. Information and communication technology has led to significant changes in the way businesses operate, in how people learn and in how people and businesses communicate with each other. This essay discusses some of the many ways in which information technology has impacted society on a global level. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A five page paper which looks at the different types of computer languages, why there is such a wide range of such languages, and the advantages and disadvantages of using C in preference to other compilers. Bibliograpphy lists 8 sources.

This 4-page paper examines Computer Sciences Corporation, some of the external factors impacting the business, and how e-commerce fits into business strategies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the way that gender may influence the occurrence of computer anxiety. The writer reviews three primary studies where aspects of age, culture and experience were correlated with computer activity in order to identify influencing factors. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines ways in which the computer has changed and impacted American society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that, first, defines "interface" in regards to humans and computers and then goes on to discuss the most common human-computer interface, direct manipulation interfaces, which graphically represent intended tasks with icons. Drawbacks to this system are also discussed along with possible future interfaces. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines the influence of computer technology on contemporary instructional strategies as well as the impact that these strategies have also had on the development of technologies. This paper provides an argument for their continued use within the educational setting, with a focus on elementary and secondary school learning. Bibliography ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the human element in network security, based on a conversation with Bruce Schneier. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the increasing level of computerisation, how it has occurred and the relevant success. The writer argues that the benefits are not as we perceive them, and that there have been many costs and disadvantages as well as advantages to this trend. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of computer security. Various topics of interest are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers an example of how computers and computer technology has changed our lives and can be seen to have brought both advantages and benefits as well as some accompanied problems. This paper illustrates the use of computers by looking at the technology and programmes in the human genome project. The bibliography ...

This 7 page report discusses Computer Aided Process Planning or CAPP. Such software systems have the ability to gather and verify production data and then transmit it to the appropriate manufacturing or design entity. Such a process both simplifies and expedites the exchange of information and allows for the elimination of wasted time and energy ...

This 7 page paper provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of computer hacking. This paper considers the effects of the practice on individuals as well as corporations, and provides insight into the reasons why hackers do what they do. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of third and fourth generation computer languages. This paper also considers the difference in the use of third and fourth generation languages and their applications. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses ASUS Computers and how they could increase their profits. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview contrasting and comparing biological viruses and computer viruses. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

12 pages in length. That hacking was present in the phone system over one hundred years ago speaks to a problem that has experienced a slow but steady evolution. The 1960s, however, is where the timeline of contemporary hacking gets its start, continuing on into the 1970s with John Draper – aka Captain ...

A 3 page paper assessing two “virtual fieldtrips,” one to an elementary class and one to a high school class, and placing their educational outcomes on a scale relating to Bloom’s Taxonomy. The lessons taught by these two “field trips” are that instructional technology tools enhance the teaching effort. They are not the ...

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses three computer software applications for conducting qualitative research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper that postulates that under modern technology, a computer cannot tell a lie. The writer uses intelligent references and humor to explain why today's computer cannot lie because it cannot yet "think"--using an analogy to Descartes' "I think, therefore I am." To prove the technological thesis, the paper discusses ...

8 pages in length. As the first of billions of emails flew through cyberspace nearly thirty years ago, the idea of computer security was not at the forefront of users' minds. In fact, the very notion of any threat inherent to the World Wide Web was so unheard of that even those who ...

5 pages in length. Would a computer that passes the Turing Test (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, by A. M. Turing) have a mind? This has been a debate that has lasted for decades. One of those who would undoubtedly loudly object to the possibility would be John Searle, who wrote Minds, Brains and Programs. In order to ...