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ACCT601 Week 2 Term Paper needed only Term Paper Overview TABLE OF CONTENTS Objectives The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest

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ACCT601 Week 2 Term Paper needed only

Term Paper Overview

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Term Paper is an opportunity for you to conduct research and explore in depth an issue pertinent to the role of an accountant in your chosen area of interest. The objective of the Term Paper is to research, evaluate, and propose practical applications of the concepts you learned from many courses and from your chosen area of interest in your MSAC degree program. Accordingly, you will be able to choose a topic from any of the following broad areas.

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Governmental accounting and reporting
• Nonprofit accounting and reporting
• Managerial accounting
• Auditing—public
• Auditing—internal
• Taxation
• Fraud
• Other topic from a course that you took in your MSAC program

Although the topic areas are fairly open-ended, it is expected that your paper will document theoretical underpinnings as well as practical implications. Suppose, for example, your interest is in auditing for fraud. An ideal paper would include not only a discussion of why fraud occurs but also recommendations for a business or other entity to guard against fraud. Hence, a deeper discussion of internal control procedures and the role of internal and external auditors would be appropriate. In effect, both the why and how of implementing relevant tools, technologies, process, procedures, and policies would need to be addressed.

APA format and citations are required. All DeVry University policies are in effect, including the plagiarism policy. Any questions about this paper may be discussed in the Course Q and A Forum discussion topic. Please note that no late submissions will be accepted for the Final Term Paper or Oral Presentation in Weeks 7 and 8, respectively.

The work you complete through your research in this course will culminate in a Final Term Paper in APA format along with an Oral Presentation explaining the key aspects of this Term Paper. The Final Term Paper is due in Week 7 and the related Oral Presentation will be presented by you in Week 8. Because the research and writing of the paper is a course-long effort, a number of weekly submissions are required to incrementally complete the multiple sections of the Term Paper. For additional guidance, please download and refer to the Term Paper Grading Rubrics and Term Paper Template documents available in Course Documents located under Introduction & Resources for this course.

Week 1 Term Paper Submission

Select your topic problem statement. Prepare a one-page summary (double-spaced) describing your topic proposal problem statement. You should discuss your overall topic along with three to five areas you plan to analyze and how you plan to approach your research on this topic. Your problem statement should also explain how the topic fits with the course, the degree, and your focus area. Submit your topic proposal problem statement no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 1. Your professor will review and approve your topic and provide additional feedback and comments on your topic proposal.

Week 2 Term Paper Submission

Submit a list of five to eight current references, in APA format, that will ultimately be incorporated into your Final Term Paper. Briefly describe the content of each reference and how it relates to your selected research topic. Submit your Week 2 list of references no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 2.

References

References are very important. At least five to eight references are required for the Term Paper. Anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable. At least three of these sources used should be from academic journals or professional publications. All sources should be current within the past 18 to 24 months from the Keller library. All references should be cited within the body of your work and will also be listed on the last page of your Term Paper in a section titled References.

Week 3 Term Paper Submission

Complete the problem statement for your research effort. You should refine and thoroughly discuss the topic problem for your Term Paper and submit this documentation no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 3.

Week 4 Term Paper Submission

Research and summarize a review of the literature on your Term Paper topic, briefly describing the literature and how it relates to your Term Paper. Submit your Week 4 Term Paper Literature Review no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 4.

Literature Review

The segment referred to as a review of the literature is intended as a starting point for your research. In effect, you should research what other experts and commentators have already analyzed with respect to the problem you are scrutinizing.

Week 5 Term Paper Submission

This week, you will need to submit a draft of detailed analyses and recommendations that will ultimately be included in your Final Term Paper. Submit this draft no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 5.

Week 6 Term Paper Submission

This week, you will need to submit a draft of a summary and conclusions that will ultimately be included in your Final Term Paper. Submit this draft no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 6.

Week 7 Final Term Paper Submission

Prepare an executive summary, finalize your Term Paper (including the executive summary), and submit the complete, final version of the Final Term Paper. Submit your Week 7 Final Term Paper no later than midnight Sunday at the end of Week 7.

Term Paper Template

To help you complete the Final Term Paper, you should download and apply the Term Paper Template document available in Course Documents located under Introduction & Resources for this course. This template document includes (in APA format) a cover page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, review of the literature, analysis and recommendations, summary and conclusion, appendix (if you want to include items in an appendix), and references. Appropriate headings should be used to designate the various sections of the paper. The paper should be a minimum of 15 pages, double-spaced, and 10–12-point font size. The page count includes only the content and does not include the cover page, table of contents, appendix or exhibits, or references.

Week 8 Oral Presentation

Prepare a 10–15 minute Oral Presentation summarizing the key points of your Final Term Paper. Submit your Oral Presentation PowerPoint slide deck no later than midnight Tuesday of Week 8 or per other specific guidance provided by your course instructor.

Oral Presentation

Your oral presentation will consist of PowerPoint slides comprised of talking points for a 10–15 minute total presentation duration. No more than 10 slides should be used. The Oral Presentation is intended as a summary of your research, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.

• The weekly Term Paper submissions will be graded on factors such as the quality of the research topic, the quality of the information properly cited within the paper, the introduction, main content and facts, the analysis and recommendations, the conclusion, organization and structure, professional appearance, length, grammar, and sentence structure.
• The Oral Presentation will be graded on factors such as the quality of the PowerPoint slides, the effectiveness of the narration, professionalism, validity and structure, length, grammar, organization, main content, and the overall communication aspects of the presentation.
• Specific guidance regarding the point allocations may be found in the Term Paper Grading Rubrics document available in Course Documents located under Introduction & Resources for this course.

Include the following in your Final Term Paper.

• Cover page: Indicate your instructor's name, your name as the preparer of the paper, and the date.
• Table of contents: List the main ideas and section of your paper and the pages in which they are located. The illustrations should be included separately.
• Introduction: Use a header on your paper. This will indicate you are introducing your paper.

The purpose of an introduction or opening is as follows.

1. Introduce the subject and why the subject is important.
2. Preview the main ideas and the order in which they will be covered.
3. Establish a tone of the document.

Include in the introduction a reason for the audience to read the paper. Also, include an overview of what you are going to cover in your paper and the importance of the material. (This should include or introduce the questions you are asked to answer on each assignment.)

• Body of your report: Use a header titled with the name of your project. Example: “The Development of Hotel X—A World Class Resort.” Then proceed to break out the main ideas. State the main ideas, state major points in each idea, and provide evidence. Break out each main idea you will use in the body of your paper. Show some type of division like separate sections that are labeled, separate group of paragraphs, or headers. You would include the information you found during your research and investigation.
• Summary and conclusion: Summarizing is similar to paraphrasing but presents the gist of the material in fewer words than the original. An effective summary identifies the main ideas and major support points from the body of your report. Minor details are left out. Summarize the benefits of the ideas and how they affect the tourism industry.
• Work cited: Use the citation format as specified in the Syllabus.

Additional hints on preparing the best possible project are as follows.

1. Apply a three-step process of writing—plan, write, and complete.
2. Prepare an outline of your research paper before you go forward.
3. Complete a first draft and then go back to edit, evaluate, and make any changes required.
4. Use visual communication to further clarify and support the written part of your report. You could use examples like graphs, diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, maps, drawings, animation, video clips, pictograms, tables, and Gantt charts.

Term Paper Submissions Grading Summary

 

Week	Points	Description
1	30	Proposed Topic and Problem Statement
2	40	List of References (5 to 8 using APA format)
3	50	Final Problem Statement
4	75	Draft—Review of Literature Section
5	75	Draft—Analysis and Recommendations Section
6	75	Draft—Summary and Conclusions Section
7	200	Final Term Paper
8	100	Oral Presentation
Total	645

 

Submission Grading Rubrics

Week 1: Proposed Topic Problem Statement

Category	Points	%	Description
Research Topic	20	67	How pertinent is the research topic to the field of accounting? Is the problem presented one that is current and one that can be properly addressed with practical applications?
Organization and Cohesiveness	5	16.5	Is the problem set forth appropriately? If needed, are transitions used between thoughts and topics?
Editing	5	16.5	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Total	30	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 2: List of References

Category	Points	%	Description
Citations	30	75	Has the minimum of five to eight reliable sources been listed on the draft of the reference page?
Editing	10	25	Have the APA rules for formatting of references been followed?
Total	40	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 3: Final Problem Statement

Category	Points	%	Description
Problem Statement	30	60	How pertinent is the research topic to the field of accounting? Is the problem presented one that is current and one that can be properly addressed with practical applications?
Organization and Cohesiveness	10	20	Is the problem set forth appropriately? If needed, are transitions used between thoughts and topics?
Editing	10	20	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Total	50	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 4: Review of Literature Section (Draft)

Category	Points	%	Description
Research	25	33	How pertinent to the overall problem do the sources appear to be? Do most of the cited sources appear to be from appropriate sources, such as peer-reviewed journals, industry publications, or statutory provisions (on tax-related research)?
Summarization	20	27	Have the sources been summarized appropriately (as compared to an overreliance on quotations)? Is the paraphrasing apt?
Editing	15	20	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Citations	15	20	Have five to eight reliable sources, at a minimum for this section, been listed on the reference page? Are citations used throughout this section of the paper?
Total	75	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 5: Analysis and Recommendations Section (Draft)

Category	Points	%	Description
Analysis	20	27	Has the issue presented in the problem statement been adequately analyzed? Have ancillary issues or topics for further research been mentioned? Does this section of the paper represent original thought rather than a reiteration of the views of others?
Recommendations	20	27	Does the paper clearly set forth the issue(s) and the recommended courses of action? Are the suggestions practical?
Organization and Cohesiveness	10	13	Is this section of the paper well organized? Are transitions used between thoughts and topics?
Editing	15	20	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Citations	10	13	Have the APA rules of formatting of references been followed for the sources of the numbers in the ratio analysis? Are the citations appropriate to the analysis and recommendations?
Total	75	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 6: Summary and Conclusions Section (Draft)

Category	Points	%	Description
Summary	30	40	Does the draft properly summarize both the literature review and the analysis?
Conclusions	30	40	Do the conclusions appear to be consistent with the summary and the other earlier drafts of components of the paper?
Editing	15	20	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Total	75	100	A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

 

Week 7: Executive Summary and Final Term Paper

Category	Points	%	Description
Executive Summary	30	15	Has an executive summary of no more than one page been prepared and included as the first page of the body of the paper? Does the summary properly capture the reason for the paper, the conclusions reached, and calls for action?
Introduction (including research topic and problem statements)	20	10	How pertinent is the research topic to the field of accounting? Is the problem presented one that is current and one that can be properly addressed with practical applications?
Review of Literature	10	5	How pertinent to the overall problem do the sources appear to be? Do most of the cited sources appear to be from appropriate sources, such as peer-reviewed journals, industry publications, or statutory provisions (on tax related research)?   Have the sources been summarized appropriately as compared to an overreliance on quotations? Is the paraphrasing apt?
Analysis	10	5	Has the issue presented in the problem statement been adequately analyzed? Have ancillary issues or topics for further research been mentioned? Does this section of the paper represent original thought rather than a reiteration of the views of others?
Recommendations	10	5	Does the paper clearly set forth the issue(s) and the recommended course of action? Are the suggestions practical?
Summary	10	5	Does the draft properly summarize both the literature review and the analysis?
Conclusions	10	5	Do the conclusions appear to be consistent with the summary and the other earlier drafts of components of the paper?
References	10	5	Has the minimum of five to eight reliable sources been listed on the reference page? Are the references presented on a separate page with each reference entry properly formatted?
Documentation and Formatting	15	7.5	Is the paper formatted per APA style? Is a cover page presented? Is there a header on each page?
Organization and Cohesiveness	20	10	Is the paper well organized? Is there an introduction? Are there appropriate headings for the various topics throughout the paper? Are transitions used between thoughts and topics?
Editing	15	7.5	Have basic rules of grammar been followed? Are sentences properly formed and paragraphs used appropriately? Are spelling errors infrequent?
Citations	20	10	Are citations used in appropriate sections of the paper to support aspects such as the existence of the problem and the attempts to solve the problem thus far? Are all the cited sources listed in the reference section?
Content	20	10	Does the body of the paper clearly set forth the issue and the recommended course of action? Are the suggestions practical? Is the conclusion well stated?
Total	200	100

 

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Week 8: Oral Presentation

For guidelines and grading rubrics, please refer to the separate Oral Presentation Guidelines and Rubric document located in the course Files.