... it will come back from the graders as a “not pass.” You should utilize the source document template and business report template that are available in TaskStream. These two templates will help you organize your work and ensure you include each of the required components in your submission. The three required attachments for your final submission must include the following: 1. Source Document (Section B) 2. Business Report (Section C) 3. Multimedia Presentation (Section D) Getting Started on the RWT1 ∙ To begin this assessment, you will want to view the webinars located at the links below: o RWT1 Getting Started Webinar: http://youtu.be/PnaYK3OEMss o Business Research Webinar: http://youtu.be/YqTDoqmJhhM Source Org Doc vs Reference Page: http://youtu.be/DYwLT3Zm-Ls ∙ You must select a scenario from the provided “Scenario List.” You need to clearly identify which scenario you have selected. Scenarios that are not one of the options listed in the task instructions will not be accepted. ∙ You will want to utilize the provided Source Document template to help you organize this section. This section requires that you include a list of all 8 sources you have identified for your research. You will need to have these 8 sources divided into the three main topics you identified from your selected scenario. An example of this organization is included below. Once you complete the source organization document in the appropriate APA formatting, you will be able to copy and paste...
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...APA Template Style Guidelines This template will provide you with step by step instructions on formatting your homework assignments in accordance with The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines. It will provide a roadmap and ensure you follow formatting requirements. It will allow you to identify the requirements for each subtopic that will be discussed throughout the style guidelines template. Font, Page Header and Title Page Format The acceptable font format in APA is 12 point, black in Times New Roman throughout your research paper or essay. Courier and Arial font are also acceptable. The page header contains the number in the upper right hand corner. The title page must be centered in between the left and right margin using upper and lower case and position in the upper half of the page. It must contain the document title, your name, course number, date and the instructor’s name. See example below: Margins, Headings and Spacing Margins should be 1” on all sides of the document. Headings should be used for documents that exceed three to four pages or if the assignments instructions require headings. The required spacing under APA guidelines is double space and should be used consistently throughout your document. You may use one or two spacing after a sentence, but the same format must be used in the entire document. Abbreviations In APA format you must use the full term the first time before you abbreviate, followed immediately...
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...paper formatted to generally align with APA manuscript standards. It is offered as one example approach to formatting professional papers. Other formatting conventions are also acceptable. The point is for you to follow a manuscript format that is consistent and professional. The JWMI intends for you to focus on learning course topics rather than being preoccupied with manuscript formatting details. Having a template to follow should make formatting your papers easier. Title of Paper Author’s Name Jack Welch Management Institute Professor’s Name Course Number Date Abstract Following generally accepted rules for preparing manuscripts will help students confidently structure professional papers. This manuscript provides a basic layout for students to apply in this program and in their professional writing. The approach is based upon the sixth edition of the APA guidelines (2009). The topics of general formatting, the introduction, section headings, quotations, citations, conclusion, and references are discussed. The APA guidelines define an abstract as a single paragraph, without indentation, that summarizes the key points of the manuscript. The purpose of the abstract is to provide the reader with a brief summary of the paper, such as this abstract. The total length should not exceed 120 words, with each sentence written concisely. Introduction Learning to write in a recognized professional format, such as APA, will help students achieve effective academic...
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...Sean Suckau Date: Wed Dec 28 14:45:19 GMT-0600 2011 Reference 1. Using APA citations correctly helps facilitators locate and evaluate your original ideas. Answer: True. 2. If you use APA citations correctly, your ideas will be indistinguishable from the ideas you borrowed from researchers. Answer: False. Correct usage of APA citations distinguishes your ideas from those you borrowed. 3. University of Phoenix enforces academic integrity. Answer: True. 4. You do not have to cite common knowledge. Answer: True. 5. You must cite information you used from an in-class lecture in the text and on the reference page. Answer: False. You must cite personal communications in the text, but not on the reference page. 6. There is no need to cite information found on the Internet that has no identifiable author. Answer: False. You must always cite borrowed information. If there is no identifiable author, cite the name of the web page. 7. Most students who plagiarize are intentionally cheating. Answer: False. Most students plagiarize unintentionally. 8. If you use an image from Google Images™ in a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation, you must cite it. Answer: True. 9. The Reference and Citation Generator formats your papers for you. Answer: False. The Riverpoint Writer formats your papers in APA format. 10. The Reference and Citation Generator formats your citations for you. Answer: True. 11. The CWE is located in the Classroom tab of your student website. Answer: False. The CWE is located...
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...Management and Business and other SEU graduate programs have adopted American Psychological Association (APA) as its format for papers. The School of Management and Business Website has a template that can be used when the APA format is required for a paper. Access it at http://think.stedwards.edu/business/writingresources and download APA TEMPLATE, 6th edition as a template to the computer. Use the APA template for the document instead of the Normal template. Using APA Template When a New Document is opened, using the template the document automatically has 1” margins, is double-spaced, and has page numbers at the top right margin in the header. It has all the styles required by APA in the Style Guide. By clicking on different Styles, the writer can change the formatting of words or sentences. Normal automatically has a 0.5 inch paragraph indent, and Block Quote and Reference List are set up to automatically provide the proper formatting. Examples of properly formatted pages can be found at the end of this chapter. The paragraph mark (¶) must be activated from the Toolbar when a New Document is opened from the APA template. The Styles used for APA are accessed by clicking on the arrow on the Styles ribbon. ‘Style’ can also be added to the Quick Access Toolbar Style so that a window showing the Style in use is visible. Clicking on the arrow brings up a list of all possible APA styles. “Normal” is double-spaced, and uses 12 point serif font, specifically Times New Roman...
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...............…4 Chapter 2: The Five-Chapter Approach to the Capstone................................................10 Chapter 3: Organizing the Presentation of Your Study/Project......................................17 Chapter 4: A Few Basics for Writing the Capstone.........................................................24 Reference.........….……………………………………………………………………....29 Appendices……………………………………………………………………………...30 CAPSTONE GUIDEBOOK Note, running head Chapter 1: Getting Started For this class you will be conducting a research study or completing a project which demonstrates the skills and knowledge you have obtained in your field. The 4 See Ch 3 for required format for headings. APA has a required format to follow. Do not accept Word formatting without reviewing even if it says it is APA. completed study/project will not only demonstrate depth of knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge, but it may also allow opportunities to show prospective employers how your acquired skills might be utilized in the workplace. This is your opportunity to showcase your abilities. Therefore, you will want to give careful thought to your goals for the research you are conducting or...
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...book. Closely follow the Case Study Analysis Template by clicking on the hyperlink. Please utilize this template format for this Assignment. Use titles and subtitles per the format for readability purposes. Focus upon the idea of the company’s strategy-culture relationship and which of the four strategy-culture situations should it implement in order to help move Defender Direct forward. Please include the SWOT Analysis with the four quadrants in the appendix of your paper (after the References page). You can find the SWOT analysis template in Doc Sharing. Assignment Checklist: Conduct a SWOT Analysis on the case study company’s current strategy-culture relationship. Create a case study analysis focusing on which of the four strategy-culture situations it should implement in order to help move the company forward. Format The case analysis should be 2--3 written pages in length (not including the formal title page and References page), double-spaced. Ensure that you use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and usage. The citing of sources (text and list references) should use the current APA format and style. For assistance with APA format and citation style visit the Kaplan Writing Center. Directions for Submitting Your Project Before you submit your project, you should save your work on your computer in a location and with a name that you will remember. Make sure your Assignment is in the correct file format...
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...Running head: FULL TITLE 1 Full Title Author’s Name Name of the University This paper demonstrates how to format a traditional APA-style essay. It includes information on spacing, font, font size, PowerPoints, and paraphrasing, as well as specific reference types. For more information, please visit the following CWE links: https://sites.google.com/a/wgu.edu/cwe/apa http://community.wgu.edu/clearspacex/thread/5 7733?tstart=0 TITLE (50 Characters or Less) 2 Table of Contents 1. General Format ................................................................................................................. 3 2. In-Text Citations: The Basics ........................................................................................... 3 3. In-Text Citations: Quoting and Paraphrasing ................................................................. 3 4. Paraphrasing from a Single Source .................................................................................. 4 5. Paraphrasing from Multiple Sources ............................................................................... 5 6. Block Quotes ..................................................................................................................... 5 7. Multiple Sources from one Author – Same Year ............................................................. 6 8. Personal Pronouns ............................................................................................................ 6 9. Annotated Bibliographies...
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...Title [should include name of org you’ve selected] That You Intend to Use for the Course Project (Outline) Team Designation Team Member 1 Team Member 2 Team Member 3 Etc. Keller Graduate School of Management PROJ587 Section XXXXX Professor: Bill Shackelford Date of Outline Title [should include name of org you’ve selected] That You Intend to Use for the Course Project (Outline) Introduction a. Purpose Organization's strategic plan b. First point (about 10-25 words per “talking point” and IN YOUR OWN WORDS) c. Second point (about 10-25 words per “talking point” and IN YOUR OWN WORDS) d. Third point (about 10-25 words per “talking point” and IN YOUR OWN WORDS) e. Etc… Organization's strategic capacity plan f. First point g. Second point h. Third point i. Etc… I. Portfolio management process a. First point b. Second point c. Third point d. Etc… Project selection criteria e. First point f. Second point g. Third point h. Etc… Program management plan i. First point j. Second point k. Third point l. Etc… Plan to Identify and resolve possible areas/sources of conflict related to cost, schedule, or quality m. First point n. Second point o. Third point p. Etc… Change...
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...local payroll and human resources functions. The proposed HRIS would replace this primitive one. GenRays management has asked you to act as the project manager and lead a project team to put together a plan for the HRIS project that will allow senior executives to determine whether they should proceed with the implementation of a new centralized HRIS. If the plan is approved, the executive sponsors indicate that you may begin implementing the approved plan after W2s are issued in the new year, but all system elements must be functional before year-end closing. Task: A. Complete the attached “GenRays Matrix Template” to document the project management tools that would be most useful for the HRIS project. B. Complete the attached “GenRays Project Charter Template” for the HRIS project. C. Complete the attached “GenRays Project Scope Document Template” for the HRIS project. D. Create a WBS Dictionary for the HRIS project that includes the following lists: • Work item...
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...IFSM 310 Hardware Evaluation Report Detailed Instructions Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwaid.com/shop/ifsm-310-hardware-evaluation-report-detailed-instructions/ Upton, Martin, Ulysses, & Clapper (UMUC) is a medium-sized financial analysis firm specializing in conducting independent economic and market assessments for banks, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and government regulatory agencies. UMUC also provides independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for assessments and reports that were developed internally by these entities. The firm is highly respected for its unbiased, politics neutral, objective, accurate financial and economic products and services. You are a Senior IT Specialist & Systems Analyst at UMUC. One of your responsibilities is to identify and recommend computer equipment for technology refreshes and new initiatives. The Senior Manager, Revolving Debt Analysis (RDA) has come to you because it is time for a technology refresh and there is a new initiative to conduct more complex, national-level analysis of credit card fraud, default, and write-off data. Specifically, banks, credit card companies, and some law enforcement entities want to see if this analysis will assist in targeting identity thieves. The Senior Manager explains that RDA will need to refresh 35 desktop personal computers (PC). The new PCs will need to run complex calculations based on statistical models that use large amounts of data. Due to the...
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...two different independent variables. According to “Statistical Testing For Dummies!!!" (n.d.), “the Linear Regression test is for comparing the means of groups along a continuum of three or more treatment levels, such as a gradually increasing depth of water” (para. 16). References Statistical Testing for Dummies!!!. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cbgs.k12.va.us/cbgs-document/research/Stats%20For%20Dummies.pdf Footnotes 1[Add footnotes, if any, on their own page following references. For APA formatting requirements, it’s easy to just type your own footnote references and notes. To format a footnote reference, select the number and then, on the Home tab, in the Styles gallery, click Footnote Reference. The body of a footnote, such as this example, uses the Normal text style. (Note: If you delete this sample footnote, don’t forget to delete its in-text reference as well. That’s at the end of the sample Heading 2 paragraph on the first page of body content in this template.)] Tables Table 1 [Table Title] Column Head | Column Head | Column Head | Column Head | Column Head | Row Head | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | Row Head | 456 | 456 | 456 | 456 | Row Head | 789 | 789 | 789 | 789 | Row Head | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | Row Head | 456 | 456 | 456 |...
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...A | | Christine Polatis, Tchangwe Nchumuluh, Bryan Thomas, Emily Glasser, William Cross, | 1/21/2013 | | University Library User Manual Contents Online Access to Course Textbooks 5 My Papers 7 Grammar and Plagiarism Review: 7 River point Writer: 7 Grammar and Writing Guides 7 Element K Tutorials 8 Websites for Aid 9 Center for Mathematics Excellence 9 Step-By-Step Math Review 9 ALEKS Running Start - Practice 10 Building Math Confidence 12 Student Labs 13 Learning Team Toolkit 15 Useful Links 21 Submit a Paper for Review 21 WritePoint® 21 CWE Review 21 Plagiarism Checker 22 Reference and Citation Generator 22 APA Information 23 Sample Paper 24 Reference and Citation Examples 24 Reference and Citation Generator 24 APA Style Blog 24 Title Page Template 24 Riverpoint Writer 24 Grammar and Writing Guides 25 Student Resources Guide 25 o Math Resources 25 o Writing Resources 25 o Formatting and Writing Guidelines 25 o Technical Services 25 o Student Workshops and Labs 25 o University Library 26 o Learning Teams 26 o Critical Thinking 26 o University Disability Services 26 o Career Services 26 o University Perks 26 References 27 Library. (2013). Retrieved from https://portal.phoenix.edu/library.html 27 Online Access to Course Textbooks The University of Phoenix provides access to course materials and textbooks online. These materials can be printed, downloaded or viewed...
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...Thomas Money Service Inc. Business Proposal Jeanette Galindo ECO/561 July 7, 2014 Dr. Robert Batiste Abstract The proposal that the student researched is in reference to the Thomas Money Services Inc. And its associated competitor’s, the information that has been gather will cover the following: * Market Structure * Elasticity of the product * pricing relate to elasticity of your product * changes in marginal cost and marginal revenue * suggestions on non-pricing strategies * Types of non-pricing strategies that will you used to increase barriers to entry. * changes with in the business operations alter the mix of fixed and variable costs in line with your strategy. Thomas Money Service Inc. Business Proposal Market structure The Thomas Money Service started out as a Consumer finance company but after being open for over six years they decided to Branch out to equipment financing company this company is part of a Pure Competition market structure they. Elasticity of the product The falling economy caused a not only the economy to suffer but also several forestry states which for the first time in the history of the company the seen a 30 % decrease in profits. marginal cost and marginal revenue The company repossessed over 500 pieces of equipment during the past year and found that the selling price should be $1,732 (use the table to show figures) nonpricing strategies...
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...APA Style Document Template This document is to demonstrate that studying the subject CORE101 introduces the APA Style of Writing and that students can format an Assessment document that adheres to APA formatting. This section is the Abstract which is a short summary about the essay. Abstracts Word limits vary for this section but typically range from 150 to 250 words. Introduction. This section informs the reader about what the Whole essay is about, and is possibly the most important part of the essay. This section is not actually titled Introduction it is in fact titled the actual full title of the essay this section is normally about 10% of the total word count. The first few sentences should clearly state the problem you are addressing, and it should state your aim is either it be to resolve or argue. One useful representation for the introduction is an upside-down triangle. The top (or the start) is very broad and general, and as you proceed, you will become more specific in what you are discussing, until the last point of your introduction is mentioning with pin-point accuracy exactly what the current essay will be arguing. Body. This is the Bulk of your essay where you demonstrate you argument. This section is normally 80% of the total word limit. This means you need to be concise and precise in the language you use. You will often hear your lecturer, and read in essay structure material, that your body must be logically ordered. This means that each paragraph...
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