The document outlines the requirements and guidelines for Research Paper 4 in a business writing course, focusing on a topic related to the hospitality industry. Students must choose a question for their essay, seek approval from the lecturer, and adhere to specific criteria including a minimum word count and adherence to plagiarism policies. Additionally, the document details the structure of the research paper, assessment criteria, and components for an annotated bibliography and project proposal.

1. ENG 101 Business Writing
B Gould
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Briefing Document: Research Paper 4
Contents
What you need to do.
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When to do what
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Things to think about
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Assessment Criteria: Research Paper 4
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For your final paper the essay topic question will be your
choice! However it has to
be something related to the hospitality industry in some way.
There is a sample list of possible topic questions from previous
students which you
may use if you wish but it is better if you can create your own
topic question.
Note: A topic question must be a question that could be
answered either

2. Yes or No. This enables you to write a balanced argumentative
paper.
Your lecturer MUST approve your topic question before you
start
researching or writing your paper!
What you need to do.
1. Decide what you essay topic question is going to be. When
you have decided
this, email to your teacher for approval. Then write a research
based essay on
that topic using all of the skills you have learned so far
regarding structure,
citation, critical analysis and layout.
2. WORD count = minimum 1000 – maximum 1500.
3. All of the work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism or
copying will be
dealt with as a very serious issue. Submission will be by
‘Turnitin’, a
computer system that looks for plagiarism. If your paper has a
score of
30% or more it will receive a zero grade.
4. Structure the paper with:
the Cesar

3. Ritz Style Guide, which is in e-learning and add the logo)
make your
headings ‘Heading 1’ on the ‘Home’ tab, then ‘References’ and
‘Table of
Contents’)
Research Paper 4
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– use counterargument
in your
main paragraphs
conclusion)
When to do what
Submit your topic question to your teacher by week 7 lesson 13.

4. Save your Word document as: “BW Paper 4 and YOUR name”
Submit your paper in Turnitin by Thursday Week 8 12:00.
Things to think about
referencing system
(collect the references as you go along)
nce for both sides of
the argument for
your topic question.
copying will be
dealt with as a very serious issue. Submission will be by
‘Turnitin’, a computer
system that looks for plagiarism.
criteria below?

5. Research Paper 4
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Assessment Criteria: Research Paper 4
Marks
Layout Have you included :-
5
Introduction
Does your introduction explain the purpose of this
paper and state the question you will be answering?

6. 10
Flow of Ideas
Are your points clear, under a relevant heading with,
one point leading to the next?
5
Conclusion
Is your conclusion a good summary of all of the
points that you have made in the paper?
10
Quality of research Have you:-
10
Evidence based? Have you found evidence for what you say?

7. 10
Referencing
Have you included a reference in the text and a full
reference in your list at the end, for every fact, quote
and citation?
10
Critical analysis Have you:-
10
Focus for Paper 4:
Quality of Writing
Is your writing:
ructured, with meaningful headings?

8. -structured sentences and
paragraphs?
30
Total
100%
Annotated Bibliography/Paper Proposal
2/27
In this first major assignment, you will continue the research
that will define your semester in 102. This initial project will
consist of two parts: an eight-source Annotated Bibliography
and a paper proposal that demonstrates the conversation you are
joining.
Annotated Bibliography (10%)
These sources can include those from your completed and
upcoming ILPs.
Your eight-item Annotated Bibliography must include:
· At least two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles;
· At least two contemporary/credible newspapers/websites;
· At least one cartoon or image relating to your topic (a graph,
satirical cartoon, etc.);
· At least one video or audio source (a Ted Talk, YouTube
video, Podcast, film, etc.).
For each source:

9. · Write a properly formatted MLA citation;
· Summarize the central claim and major evidence;
· Assess the reliability of the source;
· Explain how you will use it in your paper (if you cannot do
this, find a new source);
· 150 words per source +/- 10%
Project Proposal (5%)
Your proposal consists of two parts: demonstrating the
conversation that you wish to join, as shown by your current
sources, and then explicitly explaining what you wish to argue.
Your final argument can be about almost anything, as long as
there is a connection to current events, be they political or
social.
Part One: in ~700 words, demonstrate how the sources of your
annotated bibliography synthesize to form a singular
conversation. You do not need to directly quote from your
sources, although this may help. Note: do not just re-list your
sources like you did in your An. Bib., but explicitly demonstrate
how they work together.
Part Two: in ~300 words, explain what you want to argue. You
must include a rough thesis (understanding you will adapt this
as you continue), explain why you want to follow this particular
argument, and consider what issues you may face trying to make
this specific argument. The stronger a proposal, the easier it is
to start a paper, so good luck.
Dates:
· Feb. 13: Library Session, Thomas Cooper
· Feb. 20-25: peer review
· Feb. 27: due, 1:15