The research paper for this course will be chosen from the general areas identified in the syllabus, and restated below. An "A" paper will follow the guidelines shown in the resource "How to Write a Research Paper". Please review the site thoroughly and apply the APA guidelines. First, choose a general topic, then do some research, using the current text and at least five other scholarly sources. Then select a specific topic, question, to address. See addendum to course syllabus with regard to your research paper (25% of final grade). Demonstrate through a research paper comprehensive knowledge of economic systems, specialization, and globalization as well as various contemporary economic issues such as the Great Recession, and income inequality in the U.S. and world. Research papers will include one of the following general areas (specific topics will be approved by the instructor): a) Economic Systems b) Specialization c) Trade/Globalization* d) Contemporary Issues in Economics (see specific suggested topics below) This is where you will submit your paper topic/research question * Possible topics for generating research question, thesis statement, may include: Identify what international business is Understand the global economy Determine the role of international business in the global economy Determine reasons countries trade internationally Identify major international resources Recognize major U.S. trade partners and patterns Identify the 3 levels of economic development Understand how economic development affects international trade Categorize limitations on free trade Identify the 4 major influences on international business Determine how each influence affects international business Other examples of topics could include: Define and explain GDP, economic growth or global competition. Explain the role of government in a market-based system and the policy choices around promoting full employment with minimal inflation. Addendum: Describe how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business. Identify the elements of a personal budget and explain why personal spending and saving decisions are important. Contemporary Issue Topics: The Great Recession (2007-2008) Below is an outline of everything required for your paper: 1. Identify the research question 1a Submit question/purpose of paper and sub-questions 1b Use Essay Dropbox, submit before April 2 2. Find sources to answer the question 3. Create a List of sources 4. Create a source note for each source 5. Create the thesis statement 5a. Prepare a 'Review of the Literature' Section April 9 5b. Include in Paper after Introduction 5c. Submit approved question/thesis statement and review of Literature (annotated bibliography) nlt April 9, midnight 6. Create an outline 6a Submit detailed outline nlt April 16 6b Use Essay Drop box to submit outline 7. Write the paper 7a Submit final draft of paper, with sources/bibliography nlt April 26th 7b Use Essay Drop box to draft 8. Submit Final Paper May 2, 11:30PM, with a signed Certificate of Authorship, template to be provided.