I need help with a Business writing assignment; i need someone to update the document based upon the comments provided
Thesis Statement
A single sentence: keep focused on one point/idea, avoid conjunctions (and, because)
Outsourcing to Zambia would be beneficial for a foreign company and it would help the country.
Outsourcing to Zambia would be beneficial for a foreign company.
Malaysia is ripe for foreign direct investment because its strong economy and well educated workforce.
Malaysia is ripe for foreign direct investment.
A single declarative sentence: make a statement rather than asking a question
Is Denmark an ideal country for importing business?
Denmark is an ideal country for importing business.
Thesis Statement
Be strong: try to convince your readers
Foreign direct investment could lead to economic growth in Spain.
Spain is an attractive country for FDI.
Provide completed and precise sentences: specify how to do business (off-shoring, importing/exporting, licensing, FDI, franchising, etc.)
The United Republic of Tanzania is an alluring market.
It is beneficial to do business in Turkey.
International Business perspective
Structure
Step 1: Come up with an idea in general
- Local article research
- 3 reasons to support your thesis statement
Step 2: Make an outline:
- Country Background
- Thesis statement, 3 reasons supporting the statement
- 3 reasons: statement sentence for each reason (summarizing main idea of each paragraph)
- Conclusion: repeat thesis statement and 3 reasons
Step 3: Fill in the blank
- Research on country background
- Provide evidence for the 3 reasons
Reasons
- Start with a statement sentence in each paragraph
- Always relate your reasons to the main point
- Foreign Trade Agreements: specify their names and talk about what these agreements offer to support your main point
- Economically doing well: numbers to support your reason (employment rate, growth rate, etc.)
- Avoid providing 2 or more reasons in one paragraph
- Feel free to separate one reason into several paragraphs if enough evidence is provided
Useful Websites
References:
- Globaledge: http://globaledge.msu.edu/
- World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/
Assignment Submission:
- WAC: https://www.wac.gsu.edu/wow/