Every Milestone needs to be a separate Word file.
- Milestone #2 – Project title and an annotated bibliography of your sources. You may change your bibliography before the final paper is due, but this preliminary reference list should present a complete view of your topic. You need at least three references for your paper (in addition to your textbook). The reference page is an annotated bibliography that includes a synopsis of the reference. Use the APA annotated bibliography template for this deliverable!
- Milestone #3 – An abstract and an outline. The abstract is one paragraph that states the contents of your paper so that potential readers can decide whether or not to continue reading. Your outline doesn’t need to be complete, however should include sufficient detail to show the structure of your paper. Purdue Owl is a good reference for sample outlines.
- Milestone #4 – Complete your report’s first draft. Write it as if it’s going to company executives. You should fully explain any technical terms used. You’ll also need to present your paper to your fellow students via the Discussion Board. The other students will give you feedback on your writing, ideas, information, and conclusions. Then, submit your paper to turnitin.com for a plagiarism check.
- Milestone #5 – The final version of your Business Report. Your final paper should be 10 – 12 pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and follow APA or MLA formatting. It is worth 50% of the overall grade for the paper (100 points). Make any desired changes to your paper based on the discussions with your fellow students, make sure that your paper passes a plagiarism check via turnitin.com, and then submit it to your instructor.