Complete the Character Traits Paper.
• Choose one character trait among the following:
a. Professional judgment
b. Values
c. Competence
d. Objectivity
e. Integrity
f. Confidentiality
g. Independence
h. Discipline
• Define in your own words the character trait that you selected and what it means to you in terms of appropriate business and professional conduct.
• Research your state's professional code of conduct for the definition and expectations of your selected character trait.
• Research the AICPA professional code of conduct to determine their definitions and expectations of the trait that you selected.
• Search the Internet, Business Journal, or other periodicals for current news about corporate ethics. Select a current (later than 2008) news article related to business ethics that illustrates your character trait and its application (or non-application).
• Write a one to two page summary of your research findings.
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Description
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Documentation & formatting
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A quality paper will include a proper title page and references (as noted above).
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Organization & cohesiveness
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A quality paper will include an introduction stating the purpose/intent of the paper . The body of the paper will be derived from the assignment itself, and it will be properly subdivided into sections based upon what the paper must address . In a quality paper, the conclusion will summarize the previously presented content .
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Editing
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A quality paper will be free of any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Sentences and paragraphs will be clear, concise, and factually correct.
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Content
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A quality paper will have significant scope and depth of analysis/research to support any statements. Relevant illustration or examples are encouraged. A quality paper will employ sound use of reasoning and logic to reinforce conclusions, and opinions must be supported.
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Total
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A quality paper (and presentation) will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.
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