You will be required to prepare an 8-to-14-page applied research paper excluding cover page,
abstract, and reference, on ethical dilemma’s related to Business Ethics, Decision Making, and
Planning. Paper Requirements
APA Format & Paper
Paper Format
1. All papers should be double spaced, using an 11- or 12-point font. Refer to the
APA Style Sheet for additional information.
2. The length of the paper is to be between 8 to 14 pages, not counting the cover
page, table of contents, nor appendices.
3. The first page should include the title of the work, student name, course number
and title, date, and professor name.
4. The second page should be a table of contents.
5. Follow APA style for general format and citations.
6. The paper sections must adhere to the guidelines below, and each section must
be labeled in the text.
7. The language should be clear, concise, and precise.
8. The tone should be professional, consistent, and not filled with jargon.
9. Grammar and syntax (sentence structure) must be correct.
10. The report must be free of misspellings and typos.
Table and Figures
1. All figures and tables must be referred to in your text before they appear on the
page.
2. Figures and tables should appear on the same page as, or the page after, the text
that refers to them.
3. All figures and tables need captions. Captions go below figures and above tables.
Quotations and Citations
1. Quotations and citations are crucial components of a research paper and must be
present.
2. Failure to properly cite research sources and borrowed ideas is plagiarism.
3. Refer to the APA style guide for assistance with properly citing quoted or
borrowed materials and ideas.
4. Turnitin (see Turnitin.com) is used on all reports and projects. A report can be
obtained for your review prior to submitting your final work. Make sure that you
are in compliance with the University’s 20/80 rule.
knowledge as a compliance/ethics officer.
Please remember to cite your sources in the body of your
paper