Instruction
The purpose of Homework #2 is to assist you in performing quality academic research – something you will be required to perform throughout your UMGC Grad studies.
For Homework #2 you will be required to 1) locate and summarize a Case Study, 2) develop a Research Question, and 3) create an Annotated Bibliography utilizing a minimum of five PEER REVIEWED journal articles.
As reflected in the Course Schedule Homework #2 is due in your Assignment Folder by 11:59 PM on 6/23/20. – Homework #2 lays the groundwork for your upcoming Individual Research Paper Assignment.
Generally, in Graduate School students are expected to take the initiative on assignments with minimal direction and guidance. However, since many of you are just beginning your Graduate School studies attached below are two examples reflecting the content of the type of submission that is expected in the format that is expected for Homework #2. Please note that Example #2 does not include the required APA formatted Title Page that you need to include on all of your Grad School submissions.
Please make sure that at least five of the articles utilized in your annotated reference list are from PEER REVIEWED journals. The UMGC librarian can provide guidance on this issue. You can utilize additional references to support your research but must utilize at least five articles from peer reviewed journals.
I will be utilizing the following Library source to validate if a journal article is peer reviewed.
Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory
The following UMGC Library URL will provide assistance in locating a “Case Study”.
http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/casestudies.cfm
A requirement of Homework #2 is that you identify and utilize a case study.
Please make sure you begin your research with the identification of a “Case Study” and a “Research Question”.
You should also refer to the special library link established for this class located at:
http://libguides.umuc.edu/mgmt
Please examine the far-right TAB (Annotated Bibliographies) which details which should be included in an Annotated Bibliography.
The following Tutorial from the UMGC Librarian may also assist you in structuring and writing your Research Question:
https://libguides.umgc.edu/c.php?g=709287&p=5886256
I suggest that each of you focus on a management-related topic that is of interest to you. I am quite flexible on what is considered to be a “management-related” topic. The management topic you select should be the same topic you utilize for your upcoming Individual Research Project Assignment. If anyone is having difficulty selecting a topic please let me know and I will try to help. Also, if you are having difficulty developing a topic please refer to the TAB "DEVELOP A TOPIC" the can be located on the above UMGC library link.
The following link is useful relative to the content of an Annotated Bibliography:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated_bibliographies/index.html
Please pay special attention to the contents (i.e. what needs to be included) of an Annotated Bibliography.
Be advised that merely utilizing the UMGC library search function and filtering for "scholarly articles" DOES NOT ENSURE THE JOURNAL IS PEER REVIEWED.
To summarize, to meet the basic requirements for Homework #2 you will need to 1) Identify and Summarize a Case Study, 2) Develop a Research Question, and 3) Develop Annotated Bibliographies from five peer reviewed journals.
If anyone has any questions about Homework #2 please post your question in the Homework #2 Discussion Forum.
Good luck on Homework #2.
Leonard