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Assignment Requirements: i. Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or the list provided by yourprofessor.ii. Research/find a minimum of at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-reviewed articles. The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source.While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within thelast five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to thechosen topic will result in a point reduction.iii. Write a four (4) to five (5) page double-spaced paper in APA format discussing thefindings on your specific topic in your own words. Notepaper length does not include a cover page, abstract, or references page(s).iv. Structure your paper as follows:a. Cover pageb. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business andprofessional practice in your own words.c. Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to thecurrent business and professional practice and the larger body of research.d. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this shouldnot be a copy and paste of literature content, nor should this section besubstantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is asummary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (withappropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, thiswill be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement, just a generalobservation).e. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from therelevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business andprofessional practice related to your chosen topic.f. Conclusion in your own words g. References formatted according to APA style requirements
