Research Paper
Components
For each section of your paper, please provide or state…
-Title Page
-Abstract
Topic of the research paper
Background on the issue
Value or importance of the issue
-Introduction paragragh
Heading
Topic of the research
Why the topic is important
How the paper is organized to address the topic
-Narrative body
10+ pages, double-spaced
Logical sections with headings
Literature review using 10 sources (at least 5 peer-reviewed)
Describe and synthesize the research findings found in the articles reviewed from the researched literature
-Conclusion
Limit findings and conclusions to what can be supported by the facts and data presented
Avoid expanding the conclusions beyond what the data will support
Suggest ways for the firm to overcome the issues discussed.
-Reference Page
At least 10 valid reference sources in alphabetical order (at least 5 peer-reviewed)
Citation for every statement of fact
included in the paper
Only sources cited within the narrative of the paper