The signature assignment for this course is an eight page paper in APA format with cited research on a business venture that you selected in week one. This is a working paper, which means you will build on a portion of it each week.
Writing expectations include competency in the following: Sentence Structure
Verb Tense and Agreement Pronoun Use
Possessive Use Punctuation
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement & Conclusion
The Signature Assignment will be a 5-8 page (excluding cover page and references) research essay evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of any topic from Modules 1-7.
Scenario: You are a consultant hired by people who have the capital to invest in a new business venture. They heard you took this class and want your advice on how to create a new business venture and an eBusiness in particular. Based upon the new venture you selected in module 1, prepare a plan that discusses the main topics addressed in the course. Feel free to review the work submitted in the previous modules to assist. By the time you nish your plan, you will have addressed all the student learning outcomes (SLO) for the course (see SLO bullets below), and have a business plan to use for future business ventures.
SLO1: Identify opportunities for starting a new venture.
SLO2: Analyze the market and the business environment for a new venture. SLO3: Compare and contrast technological tools to implement a new venture. SLO4: Design the process ow for delivering a service or product to a customer. SLO5: Explore the nancing required to implement and maintain a new venture. SLO6: Assess the legal requirements for establishing a new venture.
SLO7: Propose measures for business targets, goals, and success.
SLO8: Develop exit strategies to end or evolve the business.
Writing expectations include competency in the following: Sentence Structure
Punctuation
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Thesis Statement & Conclusion
Writing Guidelines:
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Your Essay must have a Title Page and References Page.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism.
Your essay must have a thesis statement and conclusion
You should use a minimum of 4-6 academic sources in support of your Signature Assignment.
If you do not turn in your assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted for tardiness.
