I need to create a research proposal in Cloud Computing in IEEE format . The given attachment based on Mr Rajkumar Buyya I need to select one topic and out it I need to form a proposal. Please find the reference for the topic and topic should be at least 3-5 research paper from IEEE or any other resource which should be a valid paper to put as a reference (Cite the key 3-5 sources (journal articles/conference papers/patents) you are basing your research on.).
Abstract Renders a summary of your proposal and therefore should introduce the topic, state what
was carried out, and outline the key points. It should be 150–200 words. References are not cited
in an abstract.
Contents table Enables the reader to easily find the information they require.
Introduction Should provide information on the background to the topic. This section must:
• present the general context of your question within the sphere of cloud computing;
• convey your research question and define the key terms; no need to go into specifics here;
• motivate the purpose of the literature review why is it important to research the chosen
topic?
• outline what the general findings of the review are this is where you can give the key element
of your argument; and,
• describe the structure of your document give the exact headings of each section and outline
the key argument points you will be making in each section.
This section should be 1-2 pages in length.
Literature review Must compare, contrast and relate to previous work, clearly identify the research
question(s), enumerate the objectives of the work, and specify the foreseen contributions. This
section must:
• introduce each section by outlining the key argument points that you will be covering;
• finish each section with a brief conclusion of what you have covered and then link to the next
section by outlining what you will be discussing next;
• ensure that each section heading exactly matches what the outlined contents in the introduction
and that the argument points also match;
• present a logical order of the reviewed sources;
• have descriptive section headings (not vague or too simplistic/general e.g. “cloud computing”);
• critically contrast at least two sources in each paragraph, as opposed to just ‘reciting’ what
the articles say. Every paragraph should explain the significance of the articles are in the
context of your own research question
• ensure there is consistent referral back to the research question do not be afraid to consistently
remind the reader why a point is relevant in the context of your own question; and,
• Make sure there are no extended sections where the sources are not mentioned all comments
and analyses should be in the context of discussing the sources.
Overall the literature survey should not consist of a series of paragraphs beginning, ‘Jones/Smith
argues….’. Focus upon concepts, issues, cases, with reference to authors, and then critically contrast
them, clearly highlighting advantages and shortcomings.
The literature review must finish identifying the research niche and the expected contribution of the research.
This section should be 6-8 pages in length and contain some 20 references, mostly using recent
academic articles from reputable journals and/or conferences
Research method and specification Must describe your proposed methodological approach to the
research as well as the expected/next research steps to bring your research project to completion.
This section must:
• provide a specification to describe the techniques analysis methods that will eventually underlie
the implementation (1-2 pages);
• furnish a complete analysis and design documentation in order to explain each of the major
design decisions and choices to be made. Consider using software engineering diagrams
to illustrate your proposed approach e.g. class and object diagrams, component diagrams,
deployment diagrams, CRC cards, activity diagrams, communication diagrams, state charts,
and/or sequence diagrams (4-5 pages); and,
• include a project plan which specifies the expected tasks to be carried out during the capstone
project semester. It should have a Gantt chart with the related dependencies (1page).
This section should be 6-8 pages in length.