Paper Guidelines
These guidelines are not absolute. What I have done is to convey to you what is expected of me. However, I recognize your ability to deliver a world class Research paper.
My Expectation
1-Introduction: Attention getter thesis statement
2-Narration:Background of situation
3-Partition:Claims, maps, argument
4-Argument:Specific arguments and Specific support
5-Refutation: of opposing arguments
6-Conclusion: Suggest Solution
We shall use Rogerian Argument
I. Introduction
a) Attention getter
b) Claim
c) Background
d) Map
e) Appeal to character (I?ll like to move my audience favourably to my side of argument)
II. Opposing Arguments
a) State opposing arguments fairly
b) Show where, when and how these arguments are valid
c) Establish common grounds
III. Your Arguments
a) State your position fairly
b) Show where, when and how these arguments are valid
IV. Conclusion
a) Present compromise position
b) State your solution to the problem and show advantages to both sides.
* Remember that the normal graduate fleet with Outstanding Business schools are very, very concerned about this development.
Research Outline
? Due on the 28th /29th January, 2011
Annotated Bibliography
? Due on the 31st January 2011
? Both are due just for my class work presentation. Please make your Adjustments where necessary as you continue with the write up.
Rought Draft
? Due by 13th February for Peer Review in class. Please make your Adjustments where necessary as you continue with the write up.
Topic
? Are the Military?s Elite, the New Faces of Leadership?
My Claim
My claim is that this is a fact (Are the Military?s Elite, the New Faces of Leadership?) based on my findings.
One of which I found in FORTUNE MAGAZINE, March 22, 2010, volume 161, number 4.
Research Paper Specifics
? 10 pages and a references page.
? 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
? Double spaced.
? APA-style formatted title page.
? All pages should be numbered.
? Cite at least ten sources; they must be academic, with a maximum of three Web sites and at least seven other