Posted: August 17th, 2015

This the breakdown of the research paper on Costa Rica

This the breakdown of the research paper on Costa Rica

GBCA project instructions.docx is attached and the outline of the project

The 4 research questions and additional 5 questions are attached

Also have a rough draft that I started of the paper that can be constructed to fit your paper

24 plus sources and I have some sources, min 26 pages of text not including title page and reference page ..

URGENT! Be certain that you backup your GBCA on a FLASH DRIVE or in the CLOUD!

Please pay very careful attention to every detail of the link above, the following directions, and the Forum Checklist for Module 8!

Also, refer to the APA Style Guide (above) for formatting information, including margins and most any other question you may have.

Tables, illustrations or other graphics will be subtracted from the total of the twenty-four (24) pages of narrative text required for this project.

Page numbering should begin on the page with the Introduction.

► Avoid using personal pronouns anywhere in the GBCA. Employ third- person objectivity.

► Avoid any hanging headings or subheadings (“orphans”) at the bottom of a page without at least a line or two of text following.

Writing the “Abstract”

The abstract is a brief summary of the paper, allowing readers to quickly

review the main points and purpose of the paper. The abstract should be

between 150-250 words. Abbreviations and acronyms used in the paper

should be defined in the abstract.

The word “Abstract” should be centered and typed in 12 point font. Do

not indent the first line of the abstract paragraph. All other paragraphs

in the paper should be indented.

Writing the “Introduction.”

The introduction presents the problem that the paper addresses. You may also include some brief and concise information about the history, geography and climate about the country if you can show a direct relationship to the development of its culture. If such information is included, the Introduction should not exceed more than one or two pages in length.

Writing the narrative

► Remember, the four research questions are to be your four first-level headings. Change them from questions to statements.

► Remember to include a SWOT Analysis under the fourth heading – this will be a second-level heading. The SWOT applies entirely to the country you are researching, not the U.S. This would be a second-level subheading.

► Include another second-level subheading for the FDI Analysis

► Following the FDI Analysis, include another second-level heading for the cultural Adaptations and Accommodations an American business enterprise should expect to make when operating within your country. This should precede the Conclusion and Recommendations.

Writing the “Conclusion”

The conclusion restates the problem the paper addresses and can offer areas

for further research. Treat this like a first-level heading.

More information about the above topics and other components can be found in the APA Style Guide.

Finally, when you are finished with the research, you will want to know if opening business operations in your selected country would, on the whole, be a good idea or not. You do not need to prove the country is a good candidate for overseas expansion. It may not be. That is one of the reasons a SWOT Analysis should be included under the fourth research question, and would be a second-level subheading: SWOT Analysis. To develop this, use third-level subheadings, and these would only have the first word capitalized. For example:

National strengths that may affect an American enterprise

National weaknesses that may affect an American enterprise

National opportunities that may affect an American enterprise

National threats that may affect an American enterprise

Treat the FDI segment the same way, using third-level subheadings to develop it.

Let’s assume you are fairly new to international business, so tread carefully about expanding your business operations into your selected country. You can present your recommendations in the Conclusion of your GBCA. (But avoid using personal pronouns).

There is more essential information about the GBCA addressed under the FAQs & Detailed Instructions. Be sure to consult it.

It is essential that you utilize the GBCA Forum Checklist throughout the process of preparing your project.

See also the FAQs & Detailed Instructions document for additional guidelines.