Help Please!

LuisFigo,

Well, this sounds like a pretty exciting opportunity to me. There are literally hundreds of topics that you could do a paper about with those objectives. There are *always* new things going on in computer science, so you should have no trouble thinking of something that interests you.

If I were in your position, here are some of the topics that I might consider:
* Generics--this new language construct has recently added to both Java and C#
(That topic could be fairly technical though, so for an English class you might want to choose something less chewy like:)
* XML--Discuss how this markup language transformed enterprise IT by giving us a common way of describing the structure of our data and thereby making data interoperability and transactions far easier. In my opinion XML is the most transforming technology we've seen in years. And it can be an interesting topic, even to non-technical persons as you can concentrate on how quickly the technology was adopted, transformed data communications and made conducting business easier, and then receded somewhat into the background.
* Advancements in data query languages--This one is extremely timely as Microsoft has just this week announced the LINQ data query feature which, from what I'm hearing, will allow you to solve myriad programming problems with just a few lines of code. Besides LINQ you could discuss XQuery and how several different solutions have been proposed to help make it easier to query data from a data store. Some of the issues and inefficiencies of SQL could be dicussed.
* Security--While security is not exactly a new topic, you could probably pull this one off by emphasizing how much more important security has become to professional IT persons. The ubiquity of the Internet has made virii far more dangerous than it ever had before and virus writers are getting far more savvy. You can discuss the various categories of security products that are considered essential in the enterprise and discuss how they do their part to protect a company. If you're feeling controversial, you could also discuss the debate about when (or whether) and how to report new security vulnerabilities.
* AJAX--Again, not exactly new but new in the sense that it has suddenly become quite popular. AJAX is a way of programming a Web page so that a full server trip is not required. The screen can be partially refreshed, meaning there is no "flicker and wait" when you, as the user, need to submit data or when there is, for example, an image or a counter or a clock that requires constant updating.

I could do this all day. There are just so many topics. Consider some of the things that you discuss in your CIS coursework or surf around some of the IT sites and read the blogs of notable industry people and you will surely find a topic that interests you and seems appropriate for the assignment.

Lori Piquet
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Good Day sir
Thank you very much for replaying my message
I'm not decide yet which topic I will choose... but it's either Generics or AJAX
may be it's a lot to ask but I will be pleased with some websites about both topics.

Again thank you for your time
Your Friend, LuisFigo

I am also interested in this topic, but can you please explain to me what is really "Reporting Technical English" about? I understand the words, but not the concept... (sorry, English is not my native language)
Marco

Good Day sir,
Maybe I was not clear before because English is not my native language too

I hava a course in the university which is ENGL214
this course aim to teach us how to write a technical report
So, My teacher ask us to write a report about our majors.
my major is ICS "Information Computer Science"
So, I have to write a report about something new that has a relationship with my major.

Dear Lori,

thank you again for your time
I decide to choose Ajax's Topic
I found around 12 sources
but do you have any source from popular newspapers or magzines

have a nice day

thank you sir very much