ACCT 301 & 311 IRP's

  

Research Paper Instructions

For your Research Paper, you will choose a topic that deals with some aspect of theory related to topics covered in the course and have it approved by the instructor. Use the Liberty University Research Portal and other sources to search for journal articles in professional accounting and business journals that pertain to your topic.

Then, you will write an 8–10-page research paper that adheres to current APA format. It must include scholarly references from at least 5 different sources, a title page, and a reference page, which will not count toward the page requirement.

Submit your topic of choice by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2, and submit your paper by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.

  

Criteria

Points

Possible

Points

Earned

 

Content/Development

 

All key elements of the assignment are   covered in a substantive way.

40

 

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or   persuasive.

 

Major points are stated clearly and are   supported by professional literature or logic.

 

Meaningful use of   source material and analytical reasoning to elaborate upon the topic.

 

Research is adequate and timely for the   topic.

 

The context and purpose of the writing is   clear.

 

Organization

 

The introduction provides sufficient   background on the topic and previews major points.

30

 

Ideas flow in a logical sequence.

 

The structure of the paper is clear and easy   to follow.

 

The paper’s organization emphasizes the   central theme or purpose.

 

Paragraph transitions are present, logical,   and direct the flow of thought throughout the paper.

 

The conclusion logically derives from the   paper’s ideas.

 

The conclusion reviews the major points   toward the appropriate audience.

 

Format

 

The paper includes a title page and 8–10 full   pages of content.

10

 

The paper is laid out effectively and uses   reader-friendly aids (e.g., section summaries, tables of contents, indices,   appendices) when appropriate.

 

The reference page contains at least 5   scholarly citations.

 

The paper follows current APA format   guidelines.

 

The paper is written in 12-pt Times New Roman   font, is double-spaced, and has 1” margins.

 

The work is original, giving credit to all   borrowed ideas.

 

Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling

 

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are   followed.

10

 

Spelling is correct.

 

Readability/Style

 

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

10

 

Sentences are well-constructed with   consistently strong and varied structure.

 

Sentence transitions are present and direct   the flow of thought.

 

Words used are precise and unambiguous.

 

Total

100

 

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