The reading this week discusses collaboration in the cloud. Your task this week is to write a research paper that contains the following:

• Define and describe the cloud-based collaboration.
• Google Docs is a cloud-based tool used for document sharing.
• Discuss the pros and cons of using Google Docs for business-based documents.
• Compare and contrast the use of Google Docs with Microsoft 365 Word Docs for business-based documents.

Research Paper Requirements:

• Paper should be approximately four to six pages in length, not including the title page and reference page.
• Use Times New Roman, size 12 font throughout the paper.
• Apply APA 7th edition style and include three major sections: the Title Page, Main Body, and References. See the Paper Elements and Format section of your APA manual for details.
• A minimum of two scholarly journal articles (besides your textbook) are required. See UC Library Tutorials.
• Writing should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the materials and address all required elements.
• Writing should use exceptional language that skillfully communicates meaning to the readers with clarity and fluency and is virtually error-free.
• Save as a Word document.