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1. In this course, you will prepare and submit a research paper on a topic of your choice and approved by your instructor. This project is an opportunity for you to personalize the concepts you are learning in this course. The topics must be in the field of global business or some application (e.g., an application of course concepts to your work situation; a research paper, using a survey or questionnaire to investigate a concept of interest and value; a detailed review of the literature about a concept from the course). You may consider other options; however, be sure to discuss your ideas with your instructor.
   
   In this module, you will produce an introductory paragraph with your thesis statement and an annotated bibliography for the Final Research Paper.
   
   Thesis Statement:  Generating a thesis statement is perhaps the most important part of the research paper process. It is essential for you to create a strong, defendable thesis statement upon which you will base further research. Include your thesis statement within an introductory paragraph.
   
   Annotated Bibliography:  The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to assist you in developing research analysis skills including critical thinking, writing, and literature research skills. The annotated bibliography should include the following information for each source:

   •  Name of the article, including the complete bibliographic citation, using APA format.
   •  Summary/abstract of the article - annotation (sometimes it is helpful to ask yourself the following questions in synthesizing the information):
   

   º  Who? (author)
   º  What was done? (e.g., an experimental study investigating the interaction of short term memory and attention)
   º  How? (was it done)
   º  What were the findings? (identify the major ones)
   º  Contributions? (new findings, applications, etc.)

   Review the complete instructions for the Final Research Paper in Module 8 of the course. To conduct accurate research for the annotated bibliography, consider the following:

   •  Research in peer-reviewed journals or other journals that are considered to have reliable information. Do not use sources from the secular press (e.g., Time, Newsweek, or Wikipedia).
   •  Identify at least five academic sources, at least three that can be found in the Excelsior Online Library. If you do find something on the World Wide Web, it must be authored and be a reliable source.

   The paper must be 2 pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly resources (at least three of which can be found in the Excelsior Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. Submit the annotated bibliography to the assignment dropbox. See the Course Calendar for the due date.This assignment will be subject to anti-plagiarism software.