The outline can follow the format listed below with regards to section headings, but you do not have to follow it. You can add more sections, but the outline must include the five sections highlighted by an asterisk (*). Include at least 100 words per section that you use.
Topic is:
Explain, define and defend one of the core competencies of contract managers. The three identified core competencies are: technical, conceptual and human relations
Abstract
Introduction
*BackgroundDefine your topic
*Explain your topic
*Defend your position about your topic
*Conclusion
*SummaryFuture Research RecommendationIncorporate at least one reference from articles listed within the online APUS library.
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
•Length of paper: at least 5 section headings identified above with an asterisk (*) and 100 words per heading, typed, double-spaced
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA GUIDELINES
University of California Berkeley Library APA Style Citation http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/APAstyle.pdf
Purdue University APA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav
RESEARCH and WRITING
APUS Online Library Tutorial Center
http://www.apus.edu/Online-Library/tutorials/index.htm
PLAGIARISM
Avoiding accidental and intentional plagiarism
http://www.plagiarism.org/
**Refer to the [assignment grading rubric] for details on how the assignment will be evaluated.
