Important distinction is that of a term paper versus a research paper

Assignment

‘As we approach this activity, an Important distinction is that of a term paper versus a research
paper. In a term paper, you would gather information and data, organize it logically, and report it
back to the reader. In a research paper, you also gather information and data but then apply
analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and critical thought to extend that information into new uses and
concepts.

Utilizing the information found during your literature review for this assignment, write the results,
conclusions, and recommendation sections of your research paper. Below is the order and
requirements for each section of this assignment:

1. Title Page
2. Abstract (leave blank for now)

3. Introduction: Brief overview of what you are researching, why, and an overview of your research process (including the main topics you will review).
This should be approximately one paragraph. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.

4. Background: Describe what led to the problem, explain the extent of the problem, and why it is necessary to research and resolve the problem. This
should be 2-3 paragraphs. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.

5. Literature Review: provide historical background on the area you are researching; provide a contemporary context in which your research is situated:
identify any trends in the literature related to your problem, identifies gaps in the literature; draw conclusions based on the literature (what we know
about the problem). This should be 2-3 pages. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.

6. Results: Through the analysis of data, state your findings. This should be approximately one page.

7. Conclusions: Based on the results of your data, interpret what they mean in the context of your problem and from an
be 2-3 paragraphs.

8. Recommendation: Based on the results and conclusions, state your recommendation to address the problem. This should be 2-3 paragraphs.

idustry perspective. This should

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@ This activity supports Module Objective 1 and Learning Outcome 8.