This is a two parter a bibliogarphy and a 21 page paper to go with the current topic in which you are working on. Everything must be in APA format and cannot exceed 25% of originality (plagerism). Att

Title Page

Abstract

Begin typing here – no more than 120 words. The abstract is a statement of the writer’s intent. State the thesis and the proposed methodology (must be qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), Remember that in APA style you are writing in the third person formal. Font is always Times New Roman 12 point.

Introduction

Problem Statement

Start here. The problem statement concisely states the overall issue to be addressed. IN short, what the phenomenon which caused you to conduct the research?

Purpose Statement

Start here. The purpose statement is a means of describing why you decided to research the selected topic and thus, is aligned with the problem statement.

Research Questions

Start here. There should be no more than three to five questions. They must be directly aligned to the problem and purpose statements or they are irrelevant.

Q1.

Q2.

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Q5.

Key Points Addressed

Start here. Provide 3-5 key points highlighting the major points of the topic which you are researching but in a focused way aligned with the purpose statement, problem statement, and research questions.

P1.

P2.

P3.

P4.

P5.

Proposed Methodology/Research Strategy

Start here. Remember that there are only three possible research strategies in scientific research. These are: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Provide two to three paragraphs of discussion outlining the essential elements of the method and why you consider it to be the most suitable method/strategy for your proposed study.

Assumptions

Start here. Assumptions are considerations which will impede or promote your research as you see such considerations at this initial stage (if any).

Scope

Start here. Provide a brief discussion (not more than one paragraph) on the scope of your study. Remember that you are progressing from a broad area of interest (general) to a smaller and more easily researched subset of the topic (specific). The scope is merely a brief identification and discussion of the area of a topic which you deem appropriate for study.

Limitations

Start here. You may or may not have limitations at this point. This section should not be more than one paragraph. Limitations might be a lack of access to certain information (classified perhaps), limited ability to conduct surveys, etc.

Body of your research

Alignment with BA in Security Management Program Objectives (you must state each objective and explain exactly how your study relates to each objective)

Note: The body is your discussion of your topic and not the BA in SCMT Program Objectives - these are two separate things. The concept of "alignment" merely implies that your discussion in the body is centered on your topic keeping in mind that you will have to align your topic with the Objectives. You do not discuss the Objectives in the body of your paper. The BA in SCMT Program Objectives will be contained in a separate section within the paper - not in the body.
Findings/Conclusions

References (begin on a separate page)

Provide at least ten references. You must focus on verifiable resources such as academic journals, text books, government regulations and documents, academic or governmental studies, surveys, etc. It may not always be possible to adhere to this standard entirely. For those of you who need a refresher on how to cite sources in APA sixth edition style, please refer to:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/

Annotated Bibliography (begin on new page)

Include all of the annotated bibliographic citations you have composed during this course. See:

http://libguides.brandonu.ca/content.php?pid=26571&sid=197586

Reconciliation of the BA in SCMT Program Objectives/Topic

In the course, you discussed each of the Objectives as it applies to your topic. Post them here in the following format,

Objective: (state it)

Response:

And so on for each Objective