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BUS604 Grading Rubric Assignment: Research Paper Focus of the Final Paper In an 8-10 page paper (excluding title page, reference page and appendix) present a reflective paper on the feasibility of an original business idea and business model by using a screening inventory. In the research paper, 5-7 peer reviewed resources are to be used. Note: this is not a business plan. The paper should include a screening inventory with supporting rationale on the following elements:
Original business idea (specific idea to meet unmet need) Description of service or product (overview) Value Proposition (how will need be met) Business Model (what criteria supports the model selected) Market Size and Growth (large enough market potential for venture to be profitable; potential for growth) Competitive Advantages (what will make the venture stand out among competitors within industry) Management (skills of entrepreneur and team to develop venture) Revenue/ Growth Projections (how long will it take to be financially viable) Financing Requirements (financing requirements to begin operations) Summary (identification of specific supporting information that will enable the potential of the business idea
to develop into a viable venture and overcome any risks)
Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper:
Must be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
Must include a cover page that includes: - Title of paper - Student’s name - Course name and number - Instructor’s name - Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use at least five professional resources, including a minimum of two from ProQuest
Entrepreneurship. Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources. Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the
approved APA style guide.
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Grading Criteria
Final Paper 25 percent
Content Criteria Weight The paper includes a screening inventory with supporting rationale on the following elements: N/A
Original business idea (specific idea to meet unmet need)
2
Description of service or product (overview)
2
Value Proposition (how will need be met)
2
Business Model (what criteria supports the model selected) 2
Market Size and Growth (large enough market potential for venture to be profitable; potential for growth)
2
Competitive Advantages (what will make the venture stand out among competitors within industry)
2
Management (skills of entrepreneur and team to develop venture) 2
Revenue/ Growth Projections (how long will it take to be financially viable)
2
Financing Requirements (financing requirements to begin operations)
2
Summary (identification of specific supporting information that will enable the potential of the business idea to develop into a viable venture and overcome any risks)
2
Writing Skills The content is well organized and presented in a clear manner. 1 The paper is proofread and contains very few, if any, minor errors. 1
Research Criteria The paper uses at least five to seven professional resources, including a minimum of two from ProQuest..
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Style Criteria The research is 8-10 pages, double-spaced and in APA format. 1 The paper includes a cover page that includes:
− Name of paper − Student’s name − Course name and number − Instructor’s name − Date submitted
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The paper includes, on the final page, a list of references that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved style guide.
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