Objectives - The exercise is designed to guide students into analysis of current topics influencing realworld business practices. - Students will also demonstrate competency in presenting a written research report. - The research paper provides students with experience in processing a formal analysis report using standard business formats. Assignment 1. Search texts and/or databases for information about your topic. Bring these materials together, examine them and determine a line of argument and persuasion necessary for a good and suitable report. Do internal citations and provide a reference page using the appropriate APA formatting. Provide conclusions and recommendations consistent with your findings. 2. Formal Report Format A. Title page giving course and section number, topic title, name and date. B. Index or Table of Contents page showing document arrangement. C. Abstract page (overview) of the selected topic that demonstrates its importance and influence. D. Introduction E. Discussion, minimum five pages F. Conclusions and recommendations, one or more pages G. Reference citation page H. Appendix, if needed 3. The student will take the responsibility to produce an intelligent, readable, and interesting research paper. Papers should contain 7-10 pages of text. The title page, Table of Contents, Abstract page, Reference page and Appendices do NOT count as text. The paper will be presented orally to the class. The presentation will be 3-5 minutes in length and will NOT be a recitation; in other words, DO NOT READ THE PAPER! Use of visual aids is permitted but not required