BACC 531 Managerial Accounting Assignment- University of the Cumberlands
Article Research Paper and Discussion
Article Research Papers and Discussion: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review and application of a topic to a specific industry or field.
The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.
Assignment Requirements:
i. Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the weekly list provided by your professor (See list of topics below).
ii. Research/find a minimum at least two, preferably three different peer-reviewed articles on your topic from the University of the Cumberlands Library online business database. The article(s) must be current/published within the last five years.
iii. Write a four to five page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note - paper length does not include cover page or References page.
iv. Structure your paper as follows:
a. Cover page
b. Overview describing the importance of the research topic in your own words
c. Purpose of Research of the article in your own words
d. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words
e. Conclusionin your own words
f. Personal Thoughts
g. References
Article Research Paper and Discussion - List of research topics.
1. JIT: Just-In-Time production systems
2. TQM: Total Quality Management
3. Six Sigma
4. Lean Production.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.