Summer 2018 – MGT 489 and MGT 451 Writing Intensive Paper Requirements

Approach Methodology
 
Section 1. Background and Topic Introduction – Describe background, purpose and approach you will take in this paper. Establish the question(s) you intend to answer or address in the paper.
 
Section 2. Literature Search – Identify the topic and what you found on the topic as you conducted your research for this paper. Explain what information you extracted or derived from all the research you found AND how you will use it in the paper. Some information you may not need to use. This is a key section of your paper.
 
As for PowerPoint presentation of this literature search…keep it simple topic/subtopic slide, what you found slide, from where and by whom slide, and how you will use it in your paper slide. So you should have no more than 5-10 slides. Identify between five (minimum) and fifteen sources (depends on topic).
 
Section 3. Framework of the Discussion (paper) – Create a text that presents or “unfolds” the topic (given your writing style) to make the work flow from one area of the paper to the next. Have a clear opening paragraph(s) followed by series of topical paragraphs that link the ideas and points you need to make in the paper then a transition paragraph that ties it together with subsequent sections.
 
Section 4. Critical Thinking & Assessment – Analyze and evaluate the information while presenting various positions/issues. Question the of key assumptions in a manner that supports or negates your position on the topic.. You may support or negate claims with evidence, facts, or proofs that accurately analyzes the appropriate evidence. Finally, synthesize the findings and articulate a logical and compelling position.
 
Section 5. Conclusion – Frame a conclusion based on all of the above. Be direct and take a firm stance – one-way or the other.
 
NOTE 1: YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIGHLIGHT THESE SECTIONS AS YOU MAY HAVE YOUR TITLES IN YOUR PAPER THAT ARE BETTER. THESE ARE PRESENTED HERE ONLY FOR YOU AS A GUIDELINE TO DEVELOP YOUR PAPER.
 
NOTE 2: ALL THE ABOVE SECTIONS – AS PART OF YOUR PAPER – ARE TO BE PRESENTED AT THE 1^ST REVIEW DRAFT AND FINAL SUBMITTAL IN WRITTEN AND POWERPOINT FORMATS
 

1. Format

• Prepare a well-written paper of 4000 words (SHOW WORD COUNT BUT DO NOT INCLUDE REFERENCES IN COUNT)

• At least five (5) references are required in your literature search. Proper citation in text is also required.

• The paper is to be DOUBLE-spaced using a 10-12 point block font (Helvetica, Times Roman, etc.). Use 8.5 x 11 paper size.

• Place ONLY your name and the paper title in the HEADER.

• Margins are to be one inch on all sides.

• Submit TWO (2) HARD COPIES of your written paper and ONE (1) HARD COPY of your PowerPoint presentation

• This paper will be peer reviewed by a classmate AND by the instructor. Once the peer review feedback is complete a second and FINAL draft with edits and/or revisions is to be submitted by the student for a final grade. Late papers will receive a half letter grade for each deadline missed. Remember you must get a C (75%) on this paper to PASS the entire course.

• Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and a measured response will be imposed in following the University’s guidelines for such violations.

 
 
 
III. Schedule
 
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