Read Chapter 13 (including Intro to Data Analytics in Chapter one) at the minimum, and write a concise paper on Data Analytics in Cost Accounting for extra credit scores.

Due 11/27 midnight, for up to 7 points EXTRA-CREDIT that will be used, during semester-end grade calculation, to help boost up your scores on Assignments and Exams.

Early submissions [the first 7 papers clocked in] will be rewarded with another EXTRA early-bird 3 points upfront, earning up to 10 points EXTRA-CREDIT.

Late submissions [submitted no later than 12/10 midnight] will get 1 point penalty deduction upfront, earning up to 6 points EXTRA-CREDIT.

Only completed paper should be submitted. No resubmission is allowed. There will be 1 point deduction for each instance of resubmission.

To Submit your paper, go to the course iLearn page. Section 15 following Ch 15 in Section 14, and click Submit HERE your Paper on Data Analytics . . .

The contents of a paper reflecting viewpoints of yours are neither debated nor deducted. Your opinions and judgements are fully respected. When I read your paper, I intently listen to your talk, and enjoy it, but I grade your paper as objectively as possible, using my Instructor's Checklist below. The format, style, and length limit must follow the Writing a Concise Paper guidelines.

Papers get DEDUCTIONS most frequently for NOT following the Checklist number 1 below. When your paper does not use "I", "my" often, you certainly get deducted. Not following other items [2 -7] also get deducted. My grading comments often include a ? mark or a Letter X followed by the Checklist number not followed, for example, X1 or ?1 tells your paper is devoid of using "I" and "my".

Writing a Concise Paper Instructors Checklist. 2015,2006 Jay Kang at SFSU

1. Use Active Voice. Use I often. Cite sources at least 1 or more, letting them speak.

2. Cite sources fully, integrating them in your writing. Avoid: It is said . . . . Instead let the speaker come alive: Braun (p.16) says, . . . . I am interested in what she says.

3. The cited sources are listed in References. Dont use footnotes to cite. Use References at end of your paper.

4. Include: The papers TITLE that tells the specific, concrete focus of your interest. Avoid a general, broad topic.

1^st paragraph. State, first, your research Question(s): I question: . . . ? to introduce the paper.

2^nd paragraph. The Data gathered, citing the sources. Analysis, discussion, and findings in your own words, using "I" or "My" here

3^rd paragraph. A concise, yet concrete summary of your paper and your conclusions, again using "I" or "My" here.

4^th paragraph. Under the last sub-heading, References, list the cited sources.

5. Your paper must be single spaced, up to 2 pages, Do not exceed 2 pages, single-spaced. If possible, get it done in 1 page.

6. Every page must show your Full Name on the class ROSTER {Last name, First name}.

7. Include Reference at end of your paper