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Research Paper Requirements

1. On time (please do not cut class to finish your paper). See website: BusinessResearchSources.com (Home Page / Research Paper) for assistance.
2. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, appearance (eight to ten pages, 1” to 1.5” margins, page numbers are required, 1.5 or double-spaced and 10 to 12 font). In some cases “bullets” which identify important topics succinctly are appropriate; however, they should not be used in the research paper like a presentation format.
3. Executive Summary (what are the issues, the specific problem(s), the recommendations?). Use appendix for extraneous material
4. Begin the paper with an Hypothesis stated (issue) and then supported (analyzed) throughout the report:
5. Research Quality (number/timeliness of references, citations, adherence to a research standards, e.g. See Kate L. Turabian, Manual for Researchers):
6. Annotated Bibliography (a personal comment of sufficient length to show why the information was chosen and how the information was used for the research paper). Make a dedicated effort to utilize academic and other respected resources...just any web site is not appropriate:
7. Style (See E.B. White, Elements of Style or other appropriate literature):
8. Relevance to course, uniqueness and creativity:
9. Overall Professionalism (quality of effort):
10. Graphics and computer applications