Is it profitable to be ethical?

General instructions: Length of essay: 1,500 words (intro, discussion, conclusion only) Type of essay: Argumentative Topic:Hospitality/business, and your particular area Text: Times new Roman, 12 font size; 1 ½ line spacing Abstract:100 – 150 words presented on one page Body of paper:Clear pattern of introduction (respect the four steps worked at in class), body of essay, and conclusion. References:Reference list. APA style. Minimum 5 academic sources. Structure: Title page Abstract Table of Contents Body of paper: introduction, literature review, discussion, conclusion Reference list Appendix: Extracts from original sources. Bibliography: – 2016 and onwards – peer-reviewed Introduction: Engage the reader Clearly define your scope & purpose Gradually move from a general topic to a specific debate and statement 4 step intro: (hook in the beginning) 1) Topic (T)- the general statement about the topic you chose for your paper. 2)Issue (I)- a yes/no question related to your topic 3)Counter-argument (CA)- a statement which identifies a plausible other side or argument 4)Main idea statement (MIS)- the statement which you are defending throughout the paper Literature review: – 300-500 words – Should address minimum 5 of your academic sources – The last sentence should lead to a discussion Body: – Recommended having multiple paragraphs (by themes) – Subtitles (12 words max each) – A connection with the preceding paragraph (transition) – A topic sentence + clear focus – Development: definition, example, evidence, analysis, qualification, implication – A wrap up sentence: how this supports the MIS or C/A Conclusion: – Restate your topic, referring to its importance – Refer to your thesis: is it proven? – Retrace your arguments, opposing viewpoints, and why your position is stronger – Consequences, implications of this deduction – Possible limitations in your own essay – Call for more research/action – Not longer than the introduction Abstract: – An abstract is a stand-alone statement that briefly conveys the essential information of a paper, article, document or book. – It presents the objective, methods, results, and conclusions of a research project. Therefore, it is more than a teaser. – Length: 100-150 words – Followed by keywords (APA recommends 3 to 5) – Concise, clear language & style – Short sentences – In the 3rd person (This paper argues, suggests, etc.)