DBA 701 -6.3

6.3 Assignment: Draft Industry Article Helpful Information Sheet

Membership Crisis? What Should Associations Do to Secure Their Future?

NAICS code of 813920 professional organizations

SHRM's HR Today writing guidelines:  https://shrm.org/hr-today/news/Pages/shrm-writers-editorial-guidelines.aspx  

1. Format a Word document as a doctoral paper per APA to include a title page (see Purdue OWL APA for how to complete): https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

2. Identify your NAICS industry code and title: https://www.census.gov/naics/?58967?yearbck=2017

3. Locate an industry journal in the selected industry and review their writing guidelines.

4. Identify your topic.

5. Identify your audience.

6. Locate and read articles on your topic selection. Choose both scholarly articles (peer-reviewed) and industry articles. At least seven (7) articles or more are to be used in your industry article.

7. Outline your paper. See Purdue OWL APA Outlines.

8. Incorporate a bit of your blog (not a lot) in the paper. Incorporate other research findings. Most of the article is to be your critical thinking.

9. Write 1,200 to 1,500 words.

10. Format, cite, and reference all direct quotes per APA.

11. Cite and reference all paraphrased statements per APA.

12. Single space. DO NOT double space. One line spacing is to be included between paragraphs.

13. OPTION: One column or you can use two columns.

14. Select one or two visuals: tables, figures, graphics, etc. Craft your own. Or, if you obtain a visual elsewhere be sure to cite appropriately.

a. See how to format tables and figures per APA: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_tables_and_figures.html

15. Write a catchy title to encourage readers to read your article.

16. Include subheadings (formatted per APA) if it is applicable.

17. Review the rubric and the instructions to be sure the article has fulfilled the requirements.

18. Use Word spelling and grammar checker to identify errors. Correct errors.

19. Use Grammarly to further edit your paper. Correct errors.

20. Read aloud prior to submitting to be sure all flows well.

21. Submit by the end of Workshop Six.

REMINDER: In Workshop Seven, you will submit your article in the 7.3 Activity: Article Peer Review just like you did for your blog. A list of reviewers and reviewees will be created with different pairings than before. When you post, in the discussion forum, you will list (a) the title of your article, (b) the NAICS industry code and title, and (c) at least one hyperlink for the writing guidelines of an industry journal. By collecting that information this week, you will have it ready. Plus, having the information will help you to focus the writing of your industry article.