Topics of Choice: Students should choose a topic of interest.
Students have the freedom of choosing their topic of choice. However, all topics must be business related. Students should find a gap in literature and develop from a topic that will be beneficial to existing literature. Topics must be approved before students begin their research.
PAPER FORMAT
– The paper must be a minimum of 7 pages, not including the title and reference page
– The paper should use APA format
– Use normal 1-inch margins
– Text should be typed using Times New Roman, 12-point font
– Document should be double spaced
– Pages should be number at the top right-hand corner
– Section titles should be in bold font
– Title page should include, title of the paper, name(s), due date, course title and section, semester
– Reference page should be included as the last page
PAPER OUTLINE
I Title Page (5 points)
The title page should include title of the paper, name(s), due date, course title and section, semester
II Abstract (10 points)
A brief overview of the paper
III Introduction to the topic (10 points)
The introduction should introduce the topic by briefly stating the problem, purpose, significance, and goals of the paper.
– Scope of the Study (10 points)
The scope of a study explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in the work and specifies the parameters the study will be operating. This means that you will have to define what the study is going to cover and what it is focusing on.
IV Literature Review (15 points)
A literature review consists of an overview, a summary, and an evaluation (“critique”) of the current state of knowledge about a specific area of research. It synthesizes results into a summary of what is and is not known
V Theoretical Framework (10 points)
Theories are formulated to explain, predict, and understand phenomena and, in many cases, to challenge and extend existing knowledge within the limits of critical bounding assumptions. The theoretical framework introduces and describes the theory that explains why the research problem under study exists.
VI Propositions (15 points)
A proposition is a statement about the concepts that may be judged as true or false if it refers to observable phenomena.
VII Implications for Future Research (10 points)
Research implications indicate how the findings are important for policy, practice, theory, and consequent research. Research implications are the inferences that you draw from your results or findings and explain how the findings may be important for policy, practice, or theory.
VIII Discussion & Conclusion (10 points)
Summarize the main points of the paper. The conclusion should include topic, supporting, and closing sentences
IX References (5 points)
All references should be in APA format and on a separate page, the last page. There should be at least 15 references.
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
(10 minutes max)
I Students must be professionally dressed when presenting. Refer to the syllabus for guidelines. (10 points).
II PowerPoint Presentation (20 points)
– The PowerPoint should reflect the paper and summarize the findings
– NO PARAGRAPGHS! Use bullet points only
– Be sure of no grammatical errors and graphic overload
– The slides should be easy to read
III Speaking, Engagement (70 points)
– Student should speak with authority
– Avoid saying filler words such as ums
– Be energetic, engage the audience
– Be creative in presenting the information
– Able to answer audience questions
GRADING SCALE
The paper and presentation accounts for 20% of the student final grade.
SUBMISSIONS
Students will be able to sign up for presentation days in advance. Presentation and paper submissions are due April 4, 2022, by 2:00pm.
Additional Submissions
Students will submit three phases of the research proposal: phase one, two, and three. This will allow students to receive feedback and make the necessary changes before turning in their completed proposal.
The abstract is not required for phase submissions but is required for the final submission.
Phase 1 Submission
Students will submit the following: introduction, scope of the study, and literature review.
Phase 2 Submission
Students will submit the following: theoretical framework, propositions
Phase 3 Submission
Students will submit the following: implications for future research, conclusion