The Task<\/p>\n
Your assignment is to create a 5-page argumentative\/persuasive research paper given one of the following options:<\/p>\n
Option 1. Argue for or against an established theory involving Mergers and Acquisitions or<\/p>\n
Financial Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n
Option 2. Argue for or against your own theory involving Mergers and Acquisitions or Financial<\/p>\n
Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n
Option 3. Argue for or against a business decision, organizational plan, business philosophy, policy decision, or concept related to a merger event. If possible, include elements of Financial Ratio Analysis.<\/p>\n
The paper should cite approximately eight peer reviewed full text journal articles retrieved from ProQuest, BE & T, InfoTrac, and Academic OneFile. Your paper should integrate at least the following elements:<\/p>\n
? The presentation of a firm position regarding your stance or theory.<\/p>\n
? An offering of a strong position using evidence-based argumentation.<\/p>\n
? An address of opposing points as to present a well-rounded argument controlling personal<\/p>\n
biases and strengthening your argument while diminishing the opposition?s points.<\/p>\n
? An effort to use evidence and argument flow as to instill a sense of trust into your reader.<\/p>\n
Do you feel stuck while planning your argument? If so, then try jumpstarting the assignment by using the following steps:<\/p>\n
1. Choose a stance you believe in and write down why you believe in the stance.<\/p>\n
? Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n
? Who is my audience and which points will they be interested in?<\/p>\n
? What kind of tone am I assuming for my argument?<\/p>\n
? Does my tone match the audience? (If not, consider changing your tone.)<\/p>\n
? Am I engaging in a fallacy or illogical stance? (Make sure you make sense or no one will believe you!)<\/p>\n
? Would someone agree or disagree with me given my points? (Argue with yourself as to find the strengths and weaknesses of your stance.)<\/p>\n
? Am I making a moral or cultural argument? (If so, you may need to reconsider a stance able to utilize scholarly literature.)<\/p>\n
? Can I research my stance? (If not, you may need to consider a new stance.)<\/p>\n
2. Research as to find the evidence needed to support your stance or theory. Seek the needed facts, quotes, and existing research you can use for your argument<\/p>\n
3. Outline and write the essay starting with the evidence-supported defense of your points and<\/p>\n
slowly transition into an address of opposing points.<\/p>\n
4. Provide a brief summary of the argument as to conclude the essay.<\/p>\n
The analysis requires the additional components:<\/p>\n
? One nameless\/anonymous or web reference.<\/p>\n
? Two APA formatted short quotes used to support the paper.<\/p>\n
? One APA formatted figure that you created that helps support your argument and research findings.<\/p>\n
? APA formatted paper including:<\/p>\n
o Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, and double spaced.<\/p>\n
o Margins: One inch margins, all around.<\/p>\n
o Indents: One-half inch indent as to begin a paragraph.<\/p>\n
o Proper APA citations and references.<\/p>\n
o Proper use of Level 1 headings as to label the introduction, main body, and conclusions<\/p>\n
segments.<\/p>\n
o Proper use of Level 2 headings as to label the sections within the main body and<\/p>\n
conclusions.<\/p>\n
o A proper title page.<\/p>\n
o A reference page utilizing hanging indents and alphabetized by the last name of the first author.<\/p>\n
? Free of spelling errors and minimal use of passive voice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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