Explain why you selected each event as significant. Support each selection citing peer-reviewed literature.

Complete the following in your own words. It will be run through a plagiarism checker.

This week, you will explore the history of information systems. As a new research practitioner in the field of information systems and technology (IST), you will need to understand the historic technological milestones that shaped the interrelated areas of IST.
As a leader in your selected field, you will be called upon to present information to colleagues in a concise manner. Executive presentations conducted by organizations’ IST leaders need to tell a visually compelling story to convey complex, technical topics.

In this assignment, you will research the history of IST. You will determine what you believe to be the 5 most significant events in the field of IST over the past 50 years. You will create an infographic to illustrate significant milestones in IST. To create the infographic, you may use any commonly available software that permits the design of a single-page visual presentation (e.g., Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Microsoft® Visio®, Microsoft® Word).

Part 1: Timeline

Create a visual timeline summarizing key milestones in IST. The infographic should:
Illustrate key milestones in IST during the past 50 years.
Identify what you believe are the 5 most significant developments in IST during this period.
Describe the significance of each event selected.
Cite a peer-reviewed source relevant to each event selected.

Part 2: Rationale

Write a 700- to 1,050-word rationale for the events you selected. The rationale should:
Explain why you selected each event as significant.
Support each selection citing peer-reviewed literature.
Format your citations according to APA guidelines.

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