For the proposal (1 page), please select your title and write paragraphs abstract and all references for your proposed research paper. Only creditable academics or research organizations consider as valid references (scholarly reference).   The library on-line database is the good start for your research. The research areas/fields/topics include, but not limited to. Security challenges in DBMS Legal and ethical issues in database management Utilization and impacts with business intelligence Policy, compliance, and business case aspect on data management The areas can be inter-connected and you may find a niche area you are interested in.  The suggested areas are not consider as the title of your research paper.  The title should be more specific one the finding you would like to address in your research paper. You need at least five different resources and include at most one book allowed.  Any product white papers from specific vendors, ZDNet, CNET, or Wikipedia are not accepted as your references or citations. Books: Principles of Database Management/Master Data Management and Data Governance