A professional paper that defines the problem or area of study tutorially, clearly explains current issues, elaborates on the relevance of the topic in relation to current affairs, and provides some indications of what will happen in the future. Evaluations will be based on content, presentation and quality of expression. Papers are expected to meet or exceed accepted gruaduate-level English and scholarship standards. Papers must conform to the APA documentation style with minor modifications. Literature review and study assumptions: A five to six page paper summarizing the academic and professional literature most relevant to the student''s topic and making explicit the student'' theoretical and conceptual assumptions. Identify appropriate venues for publication or dissemination. Final draft and Presentation of Research: Participants will present their findings and conclusion to the class and defend on a oral board. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to accomplish the critical tasks of developing a professional paper, including to: 1. Identify a relevant question or topic and develop a strategy to study it. 2. Identify the audience most interested in the question. 3. Identify literature and other sources of expert information on the question. 4. Present the question or topic, the study design, the target audience, and a broad outline of the final paper (called the proposal) to peers and course Instructor. 5. Write the professional paper that clearly and accurately reports the findings in a format that meets the needs of the audience.