Choose a topic related to your area of concentration and conduct research on the topic. For example, if you are concentrating in Information Technology (IT) you might choose a topic related to cyber security or the digitalization of business practices. Develop a thesis for your argument. Examine the causes of the problem. Write a brief essay (three pages) on your thesis. Your research must include at least one research report and research article and several articles (6 or more) on the topic. Your research must come from credible resources including professional and academic journals, trade publications, books, magazines, and newspapers. (Examples: Journal of Marketing, Marketing News, Harvard Business Review, Business Week, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, etc.) Please note wikipedia is not viewed as a credible resource for this project. No more than 2 Internet resources are allowed. The use of resources that debate the issue (the pros and cons of the argument) for you is strictly prohibited and constitutes plagiarism. Anyone found to be using such resources will receive and automatic zero for this assignment.

Use the following outline to help organize your argument paper. With the exception of a separate Works Cited page, these headers should not be included in your paper; they are for organization purposes only.

Introduction (main thesis)
Discussion/Analysis of the Problem (the main points you will use to support your thesis and argue your point)
Counterpoint (see p. 109) in Rules for Writers to determine the best position for this in your paper)
Conclusion/Recommendations
Works Cited (This should be a separate page in APA reference style