Research Report Assignments
You will submit two 8-10 page Air Cargo reports on a selected topic from a chapter (different chapter for each report), listed in the 2019 North America Air Cargo Guide (Links to an external site.)due in Modules 2 & 5. This guide has ten chapters which cover different topics related to the Air Cargo Industry. Select two chapters from the guide:
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Chapter 2 – Developing an Air Cargo Market
Chapter 3 – Demand Forecasting Techniques
Chapter 4 – Air Cargo Facility Analysis
Chapter 5 – Financial and Management Strategies
Chapter 6 – Bilateral and Regulatory Issues
Chapter 7 – The Airport – Tenant Relationship
Chapter 8 – Airport Performance Benchmarking
Chapter 9 – Security
Chapter 10 – Alternative Land Use
Review a minimum of ten articles written in the last five years in addition to your two selected chapters from the Air Cargo Guide. For each selected chapter, using Word®, write an 8 to 10 page report. For each report:
Provide a thorough summary of the general content from your chosen chapter.
Review and incorporate into each report a minimum of ten peer reviewed journal articles, written in the last five years, as current research progressed in the area.
Your papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria in conjunction with the evaluation rubric:
Quality and depth of content by demonstrating the understanding of the topic including its need, benefits, implementation challenges, real world examples, and best practices.
Organization of the report.
Overall format, i.e., typed, use of page numbers, title page, table of contents, introduction, body, conclusion, appropriate labels on figures and tables, etc.
Use of correct grammar and evidence of proofing (i.e., no spelling errors); overall formatting (i.e., Times New Roman font, 12-pt, double-spaced); and meeting total page requirements.
Variety and documentation of references used. Format for citations and references must follow current APA format. (Links to an external site.)
Review the evaluation rubric linked in the submission assignment, for detailed grading criteria.