4 page paper

Part 1 Components

Novice

Proficient – Acceptable Draft

Advance – Acceptable Final Paper

Introduction / Rational

Identify problem

& Contextualize problem in the context of the hospitality/gaming industry (or your area)

& Capture readers attention

Purpose of the Study

Explain how the study is intended to improve the body of knowledge about the issue

& Explain the importance of the study to the broader scope of hospitality or study area & Explain how it is different than other studies

& Set the stage for the theoretical foundations of the study & Imply how this can inform the hospitality industry

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework (Paradigm)

Identify key areas of literature for study. Cite research that represents the field and is supportive of the research question [This section is refined after Part 2 is complete]

& Explain how these key areas inform this study and provide a foundation to the research question

& Use proper APA format citation for all references.

Statement of the Problem

[Usually the statement of the problem is written at this point and then refined after or with Part 3 as the student becomes more familiar with the topic and has a better understanding of the literature]

Articulate (express fluently and coherently) the business problem.

& Explain the business problem in lay terms (so a novice can understand it)

& Explain how this study will add to the current understanding either as an example or an exception - for example 1) The paper shows X, Y, and Z, but it doesn’t show____. or 2) This paper will help the hospitality industry to do X, Y, and Z by __________.

Summary

Summarize research question and significance of study

& Review key literature of study [This section is refined after Parts 2 & 3 are complete]

& Provide a transition to Part 2

Limitations/Delimitations/Assumptions of Study

Identify 1 limitation

Identify 1-3 limitations/delimitations and explain in detail

& Provide a basic explanation of how they will be addressed or made sense of

Definitions

Five words listed

Complete list of words

Complete list of words with definitions and references