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1. Statement of Course Objectives

The objective of the Directed Readings is to provide an organized and systematic study and research arrangement. This arrangement is expected to facilitate completion of course goals, and to add valuable experience for the student's career.

The main focus of the research will be … some introduction, motivation.

In this project, I will analyze … I will also analyze …

At the end of this project, I hope to better understand … I am a … major, and I am interested in a career in … Accordingly, I think acquiring an understanding of these issues would be valuable in the future because …

2. Bibliography

For the study, the student will use various sources including media coverage, prior published research articles and books, case studies, as well as financial data.

Media coverage

The use of business media coverage should help to give a 'current-event' type feel to the research. These media include WSJ, NYT, Forbes among others.

Research articles and books

Case studies

Financial data

The student may use different online resources such as academic journals and industry databases to further the research.

Macroeconomic data

Institutional data

3. Methodology

Depending upon the nature of the proposed topic, the student is expected to … (how you will go about conducting research on the topics you proposed, is it qualitative vs. quantitative, where will you draw your sources of information, how will you structure/draft your reports ….)

4. Evaluation

Evaluation for course grade will be based on the following considerations:

· Importance of identified topics.

· Breadth and depth of review of existing and concurrent studies.

· Analyzing the topics: method, rigor, depth.

· Positioning this research in broader perspective and convey the findings effectively.