FINC term paper outline

TERM PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

1) Term Papers should be approximately 5 pages in length (double-spaced), and should thoroughly cover the topic. The topics are intentionally open ended; giving the student some latitude to head in a direction which he/she feels is best. There is no one right approach, but the question posed should be answered.

2) Students should expect to research this topic.....the instructor will NOT provide any information or assistance. I personally believe you can find a fair amount of information on all topics via the Internet. Research should be documented with a “Sources Used” page at the back of the paper (not to be included in the 5 pages of text) is sufficient. Formal footnoting on each page is not required.

3) If I detect any plagiarism or non-original work, students failing to document their sources will be severely penalized grade-wise. Students obviously cannot work together on these papers since everyone has different topics....they are individual assignments. Some Term Papers will be run through a new plagiarism-detection product purchased by the Lerner College called “Turnitin”.

4) A limited number of attachment pages may be added to the Term Paper, but they should not be used to replace the 5 pages of written text.

5) Students should be judicious if/when they contact anyone while researching this assignment. Only my students are aware that this assignment exists, so you should be very selective in seeking information.

6) Sample Term Paper topics will be supplied and can be used. You can also develop your own topic as well.

7)The KEY element in producing my FINC Term Paper is........MORE NUMBERS!!! You should identify and include crucial information about your topic, and have numerical data to support those claims. DON’T just say that the company’s sales went up substantially, tell me by HOW MUCH!!

SAMPLE TERM PAPER OUTLINE

Topic: “Gateway Regional High School Renovations”

I. Needs Analysis:

A) Performed by Committee of Citizens named by Board of Education

B) Findings:

1) Unsatisfactory Sports Facilities

2) Ongoing traffic and parking congestion

3) Outdated Science labs

4) Outdated Physical Facilities:

a. Lavatories, Locker Rooms

b. Gym Bleachers, Auditorium rehab, Other facilities

c. Renovation of main Office to improve security

II. Funding Sources

a. Bond referendum passed by votes of four sending towns on 12/9/15

b. Breakdown:

i. $8.8MM provided by communities via increased taxes

ii. $6.3MM provided by State of NJ via school funding pool

c. Timetable for Expenditures

III. Benefits to School and District:

d. Reduction of Special Education costs by keeping students at school

e. Maintenance of Property values for sending district real estate

f. Enhancement of education program at the school

IV. Drawbacks to School and District:

a. Increased property taxes to residents for 15 to 20 years to pay off Bond

b. Disruption of academic programs at Gateway during the period of construction

c. Re-location of sporting events and some programs during renovations

V. Conclusion:

I believe the benefits of renovating Gateway High School, with substantial funding from the State of N.J., is in the best interests of all students and residents.