APA format is required – See the OWL Link for APA formatting instructions.
· The paper should be a minimum of 8 pages typed (includes title page, abstract, and references).
· Use Courier New, 12-point font.
· You should try to avoid the use of words like I, me, my, he, she, we, them, they, their, etc. unless part of a direct quote. Keep in mind this is a formal business research paper. Use 3rd person if the words cannot be avoided.
· Minimum of five resources – No more than two internet sources may be used –WIKI is not an acceptable resource.
· This is a formal business research paper. It must be objective and not reflect personal opinion. In-text citations must be used to support the paper.
· Each student should work independently of each other. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Academic dishonesty will result in severe sanctions.
· Use correct grammatical skills (2 points deducted for every spelling/grammar error).
· Your grade for the written paper will be based 50% on content and 50% on format.
