4 Page Paper

4 Page Paper

Objective: to define the research question/problem or project focus. Written in present tense.

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Part 1 Components

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Novice

Proficient – Acceptable Draft

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Advance – Acceptable Final Paper

Introduction / Rational

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Identify problem

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& Contextualize problem in the context of the hospitality/gaming industry (or your area)

& Capture readers attention

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Purpose of the Study

Explain how the study is intended to improve the body of knowledge about the issue

& Explain the importance of the study to the broader scope of hospitality or study area & Explain how it is different than other studies

& Set the stage for the theoretical foundations of the study & Imply how this can inform the hospitality industry

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework (Paradigm)

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Identify key areas of literature for study. Cite research that represents the field and is supportive of the research question [This section is refined after Part 2 is complete]

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& Explain how these key areas inform this study and provide a foundation to the research question

& Use proper APA format citation for all references.

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Statement of the Problem

[Usually the statement of the problem is written at this point and then refined after or with Part 3 as the student becomes more familiar with the topic and has a better understanding of the literature]

Articulate (express fluently and coherently) the business problem.

& Explain the business problem in lay terms (so a novice can understand it)

& Explain how this study will add to the current understanding either as an example or an exception – for example 1) The paper shows X, Y, and Z, but it doesn’t show____. or 2) This paper will help the hospitality industry to do X, Y, and Z by __.

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Summary

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Summarize research question and significance of study

& Review key literature of study [This section is refined after Parts 2 & 3 are complete]

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& Provide a transition to Part 2

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Limitations/Delimitations/Assumptions of Study

page1image1165353216Identify 1 limitation

Identify 1-3 limitations/delimitations and explain in detail

page1image1165424816& Provide a basic explanation of how they will be addressed or made sense of

Definitions

Five words listed

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