Fundamentals of finanace

Each student will work research, write, and present a research paper. You will apply in an actual or hypothetical scenario the framework learned from one of the topics studied during class. The student will have to cite the class literature as well as to have at least 4 other resources that will support her or him in the development of its research paper.

This project requires each student to:

1. Write a 4 - 6 page research paper

2. Create a 5 - 10 PowerPoint slide presentation with speaker notes (to be uploaded in separate shell Submission of Presentation)

Step 1: Research

Decide on a topic that has interest for you of the ones that are covered during this course. You can look at the reading schedule at the end of the syllabus to have a better idea of the topics you will see as the course develops.

Paper Structure:

1. Introduction

2. Overview of the topic (use more references)

3. Development

4. Application

5. Conclusion

Paper Format:

Use introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion headings

At least 3 references of an academic or scholarly source are required for this paper. You are expected to use academic sources in peer-reviewed database or Internet sources, such as: “.org”, “.edu”, “.mil”, “.gov”, ".zm" Sources not allowed are Wikipedia, Dictionaries, wikis, or blogs.

Use APA, 6th edition, writing style for in-text citations and each reference source that you use. Remember, all wording that is not your own must be cited. For APA writing assistance, select “APA Format Resources” on the Begin Here section of the Modules Tab.

Limit the use of direct quotes. Direct quotes should not exceed ½ page in total. Deductions will result if this rule is violated.

Use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spacing.

The cover sheet should include group member’s names and course information

Include a reference page in APA 6th edition style.