Water Quality of Business Ethics
The paper will use secondary sources, and must be a minimum of 10 pages and a maximum of 15 pages, not including appendices. It should provide a synthesis of information from a minimum of five (5) sources. It will be typed, double-spaced, 12 point size, 2.5 cm (1 inch) margins with Times New Roman font.
If you consult and refer to any outside sources you must document these sources in endnotes. Although MLA style is preferred, you may use any academic style (i.e., APA, Chicago, Vancouver); however, only one style is to be used throughout the paper. The University of Regina’s Bookstore, Dr. John Archer Library and many academic web-sites provide further information regarding citing sources.
The paper is to be submitted through URCourses and be sure to retain a copy for your records.
Grading the Research Paper: Each of the five sections should be clearly labeled.
Section I –3 points Introduction – Explain why the subject was selected, explain why the topic is important, and explain why the subject is relevant to the class
Section II –7 points Review of the literature – Proper credit given to sources of information, complete exploration of all sides of the subject, compare/contrast different authors point of view, grammar, spelling, paragraph/sentence structure, etc., do not express your point of view in this section
Section III – 8 points Discussion – Express your point of view in this section, your thoughts and opinions of the information, did you agree or disagree with literature, why did you agree or disagree? Provide a listing of what you learned and a description of how you will use what you learned
Section IV – 5 points Summary – Briefly synthesize information from literature review. State what was learned in the process, discuss how you plan to apply what was leaned to your career, and tie everything in the paper together
Section V – 2 point Bibliography – Use at least five sources
The research paper project has two deliverables:
1. Research Paper Topic: Students will submit a short outline of the proposed research paper by September 29, 2015. This will enable the instructor to provide feedback at an early point in the research. Please use UR Course to submit.
2. Research Paper: Students will submit a research paper by December 1, 2015. Please use UR Course to submit.