Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
The Final Research Paper should address a topic that is connected to the
content of this course (elements and requirements of a valid contract; issues
related to real and personal property; intellectual property; employment law;
and/or, international law and the global marketplace.) This paper should
focus on a legal issue or situation that relates to a business environment or
activity with a focus on the legal impact technology has on this issue.
Ideally, this topic would concern a matter that you have experienced or that
you have knowledge of; however, this not a requirement, only a suggestion.
Apply the legal concepts and ethical considerations discussed in this course to
your chosen topic. At a minimum this paper should include:
A detailed description of the topic.
An analytical discussion of the legal issues that
are involved. This would entail examining the issue from different
viewpoints.
A discussion of ethical considerations (Remember: What
is legal may not be ethical).
A discussion of the legal impact technology has on this
issue.
A well defined and logically stated argument to support
your position. This would include any suggestion or ideas for improvement
in this area of law.
Four research sources, two of which must be from the
Ashford Library.
The paper also needs to meet the writing requirements that are set out below
under Writing the Final Research Paper.”
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a.
Title of paper
b. Students name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructors name
e. Date submitted
3.
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
That is, what is your response to the content, either positive or negative, and
then defend your position. If multiple options/alternatives/positions are
present and are being rejected you must also defend the reasons for rejecting
an option
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include a separate reference page, formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
The Final Research Paper should address a topic that is connected to the
content of this course (elements and requirements of a valid contract; issues
related to real and personal property; intellectual property; employment law;
and/or, international law and the global marketplace.) This paper should
focus on a legal issue or situation that relates to a business environment or
activity with a focus on the legal impact technology has on this issue.
Ideally, this topic would concern a matter that you have experienced or that
you have knowledge of; however, this not a requirement, only a suggestion.
Apply the legal concepts and ethical considerations discussed in this course to
your chosen topic. At a minimum this paper should include:
The paper also needs to meet the writing requirements that are set out below
under Writing the Final Research Paper.”
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:a.
Title of paper
b. Students name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructors name
e. Date submitted3.
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
That is, what is your response to the content, either positive or negative, and
then defend your position. If multiple options/alternatives/positions are
present and are being rejected you must also defend the reasons for rejecting
an option
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
7. Must include a separate reference page, formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
