PAPER REQUIREMENTS (PART ONE)
The final paper should be 15 – 20 pages in length, not including title page, table of content, and bibliography. The font size should be no larger than 12 point and the margins on the top, bottom, left, and right side of the page should be no larger than one inch.
The paper must have at least 12 references that are cited according to APA guidelines. There should be citations throughout the paper as well as a bibliography.
The paper will demonstrate the student’s ability to use clear and concise writing at the college level.
The paper will include appropriate visual components (that are referenced in the paper)- graphs, charts, diagrams, etc.
Subject materials may include but are not limited to: marketing, finance, accounting, and management.
PLEASE TRY TO PICK A TOPIC CLOSER TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IF POSSIBLE, BUT THE ABOVE SUBJECTS MATERIALS ARE GOOD AS WELL.
The paper will automatically be submitted to Safe Assign upon submission in order to check for plagiarism. You must receive an Similarity Score of 30% or lower. If your score is higher than 30%, you must revise until you receive the desired score.
Paper Format
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Graphs, Charts, Visuals, etc…
Reference Page
Brainstorm Possibilities
If you are currently working, what company are you working for? What is your position? Are there any aspects of your job that you could address, positive or negative? Perhaps you can come up with process improvements and solutions.
You are welcome to survey the literature on a business-related topic of interest.
Pick a company to analyze. Perhaps one that you currently work at or interested in working at in the future. Compare and contrast two companies or two industries if you’d like.
Create a business or marketing plan.
Introduce a new product.
-Think about trade stats and demographic information.
-Look at a perspective competitor and what or how they do things.
Try to be specific or at least take a broad subject and narrow down what you will be discussing. If you choose a broad subject to address, understand that you will need to work harder in organizing the structure of your paper. You’ll find a lot of research that is unrelated to the scope of your paper. Too much information may result in an unorganized paper.
FOR JUST ONE REFERENCE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS
How can you be sure your source is credible?
Is it Recent? Why or why not?
Is it Impartial? Why or why not?
Is it Credible? Why or why not?
Is it Consistent? Why or why not?
Is it Relevant? Why or why not?
ONE LAST THING OF INFO
If you don’t mind before writing the paper could you answer these questions first please and give them to me as soon as you can so I can turn in these questions first. Thank you.
What is your topic?
Why is it of interest to you?
What prior experience/research do you have regarding this topic?
What is the Theme/Slant?
What is Your Research Question?
POWER POINT PRESENTATION (PART TWO)
You will create a mock presentation that highlights your project’s main points. It will be comprised of approximately 10-15 PowerPoint slides. Each slide should summarize the main points you are making, and additional notes (those details that you would be speaking in your presentation) should be included underneath each slide (in the Notes in PowerPoint: under each slide there is a Click to add notes feature). You should also cite your sources and include a reference slide at the end. Your mock presentation should last approximately 20 minutes (12-15 slides), so ensure that the PowerPoint contains sufficient information to guide you through this presentation.
You can also attach any handouts that you would give to your audience in the presentation. For example: graphs, charts, articles, etc…
Be sure to cite your sources in your presentation and to include a reference slide at the end. If a thought is not your own, you must give credit to the true author. Be sure to use correct parenthetical citations according to APA guidelines.