Paper

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• To Be Submitted:
  1. Proposal - (one per group) - (softcopy only)
     • Due date for the Proposal - (see your Lecture Notes)
     • Do not start writing your assignment until after you have submitted your Proposal.
       • Note that the Proposal may not be required for your project.  See your Lecture Notes.
       • You do not have to wait (after submitting your Proposal) for approval of the proposal before starting your paper.  If your Proposal is rejected, you will be notified by e-mail.
       • The Proposal is not required for Mini-Cases (= cases from the textbook).
     • You must submit your topic, the name of the company, the name of the selected product, and the names of group members NO LATER than the date shown in the Lecture Notes.
     • Note that only one group can choose a particular company or topic. First come, first served! So, submit early.
     • Send your proposal (one submission per group).
     • I reserve the right to alter the composition of groups to ensure balanced representation.
  2. Paper - ( ) - See below - (softcopy only)
     • Format for the Content of this paper.
  3. PPT & Presentation - (softcopy only)
     • The PPT is not required for Mini-Cases.
  4. Evaluation of Project/Assignment - (softcopy only)

 

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• The Paper
  The File - Only one DOC file (MS-Word DOC or DOCX format) (Please do not use any other format.)
  If you ignore the instructions in , you will lose marks!!  Guaranteed!
1. Title Page = Cover Page
   • The Title Page MUST be the first page (within the document).
     • Remove the Protection (in the Title Page template) so that you can copy and paste your Title Page into your document.)
   • If you submit the Title Page as a separate file, you will lose marks.
2. Executive Summary (if appropriate)
   • Less than one page.
   • The Executive Summary MUST be a separate page (within the document).
3. TOC = Table of Contents
   • The TOC MUST be a separate page (within the document).
   • Dot Leaders.
4. Written Project = Content
• Format for the Content of this paper.
• How long?  How many pages?  How many words?
• English - You must proof read your paper to correct spelling and grammar errors.
5. Appendices (as necessary)
6. Bibliography  (references to the sources you used to write this assignment)   =  last page of your MS-Word document
• The Bibliography MUST be a separate page (within the document).
7. Submit your work - (softcopy only)
   Due date for the Project - see your Lecture Notes - (Finish everything before submitting your work.  Don't submit incomplete work.)

 

 

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• Format for the Word document (DOC or DOCX).
  • brief - 6-12 pages
    • The length of this document is up to you. 
    • This document is the information that you will be presenting to the class as you display your PowerPoint slides.  Your PowerPoint file will have only the highlights
    • The evaluation will not be based on the number of pages. (But not too many pages, SVP!!) (usually less than ten pages)
      • Typewritten. Double-spaced (MS-Word format file)
  • Language
    • formal style (no contractions)
    • third person - he, she, it, they, him, her, them, his, her, its, their
      • NOT - I, you, we, me, you, us, my, your, our
    • English language errors to avoid.  Marks WILL be deducted if you ignore these suggestions.
      • Literacy component (see course outline). In addition, if the spell check feature of your software has not been used, there will be an automatic deduction of 10%. (For example, if I see the word “startegy ” in your paper, it means that you have not spell-checked your paper).
      • Spelling and Grammar are important.
    • Proof-reading is essential.  Proof-reading must be done by each and every group member.
    • Clarity and conciseness of writing
    • Use of appropriate business terminology.
  • typewritten
    • Double-spacing is preferred.
      • spacing:  (1 or 1.5 or 2) = single-spaced or 1.5-spaced or double-spaced
        Double-spaced is preferred.
        How to Set Line Spacing in Word 2010 - For Dummies
    • margins 1" to 1.5"
    • NEVER submit anything handwritten.
  • formal structure
    • Essay format (with headings & subheadings)
      • Not list format for the body of the paper.
        • bullet-point list style (unordered list <ul type="circle/disc/square">) - (may only be used for lists, and NOT in place of headings)
        • numbered list style (ordered list <ol type="1/A/a/I/i">) - (may only be used for lists, and NOT in place of headings)
        • Lists may be used when necessary.
    • Structure and organization of paper. Your paper should be divided into sections.
      • headings and subheadings - (This is required)
    • headings and subheadings are required.
    • You must use the same font style and layout and paper throughout.
      • You might choose to divide the work (among group members) but the finished product must be seamless.
    • Pages must be numbered (see instructions, page 5)
  • Proof-reading is essential.  Proof-reading must be done by each and every group member.
  • Referencing your sources
  • Creativity and professionalism of the paper.
  • Originality. (Copying & Plagiarism & Cite your sources)