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This document provides key insights into writing a research paper for MANG 516 at CSUF. It covers topic selection, emphasizing the importance of choosing a new, relevant, and potentially controversial subject. The writing process involves early research, creating an outline, and thorough investigation of current articles. The output must be well-organized, featuring an executive summary, introduction, analysis, conclusion, and appropriate references. It is crucial to focus on a logical flow and persuasive presentation throughout the paper.
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Term Paper CSUF MANG 516
General Guidelines • Choosing a topic • The research and writing process • The output
Choosing a Topic • Topic choice • New, interesting, relevant, controversial • Scope and depth • Orientation • Managerial--What is the significance?
The Process • Start early • Conduct a preliminary research • Use an outline • Conduct an extensive research • Recommended resources • Articles, not books • Recent articles • Types of articles
The Output • Organization of the paper
Organization of the Paper • Executive summary • Introduction • Justification, importance • Body • Analysis & synthesis • Focus • Logical flow • Conclusion and summary • References
The Output • Organization of the paper • Documentary, not editorial • Interesting and persuasive • References, footnotes and endnotes
References Articles: A’s last name, A’s first name, “Title of the Article,” Title of the Journal, date, page numbers. Books: A’s last name, A’s first name, Title of the Book, publisher, date.