Problem Statement: Provide a short, detailed discussion of what you will research. Be certain that you clearly and concisely stated “what you will do,” and “why you are doing it”. 
Example 1: The writer will attempt to develop a decision support application for management’s use to select investment projects. Research will focus on key ratios and metrics applied by management to choose investment projects. 
Example 2: The writer will research the current status of voice recognition technologies and its future applications in the education domain. Research will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using this technology to assist in educating physically handicapped students. 
Background Information For the problem statement, explain how you identified the problem (background) and why it is important to research this problem (significance). 
Preliminary Literature Search Perform a literature search to validate that your problem statement. This literature search is brief (minimum of 4-5 sources—no older than 5 years) and provides a background on the topic. 
Discuss your findings; then, discuss why further research is important (worthiness).
Export- Import: USA – UAE
Cook, Thomas, et al. Mastering Import and Export Management, AMACOM, 2012. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://library.friends.edu:2084/lib/friends-ebooks/detail.action?docID=863945.
Details: Mode of access: Internet from GPO Access web site. Address as of 4/21/04: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=gao & docid=f:d01647.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Other Titles: Comparison of U.S. and European Union preference programs
U.S. and European Union preference programs
1. Exports and imports tactics among United States and European Union
2. Exports and imports tactics between United States and European Union countries
3. Major issues in global supply chain management – technology and engineering practices advancements
4. Engineering of marine ports and airports evolves to support higher demand of import and exports (globalization requires bigger engineering projects of marine ports and airports)
5. This research paper clarifies how the use of civil and marine engineering and technology can back up supply chain management for imports and exports and its issues
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Timothy J. Minchin. 2012. Empty Mills: The Fight Against Imports and the Decline of the U.S.
Textile Industry.
https://library.friends.edu:2084/lib/friends-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1385137
There was much debate about the effects of deindustrialization on American manufacturing.
While the steel and automobile industries were in the spotlight, the textile and clothing industries
were also severely affected. In Empty Mills, Timothy Minchin provides the first book account of
how the two industries have suffered since World War II and the persistent efforts of industry
advocates to reverse the decline. In 1985, the textile industry accounted for one in eight
manufacturing jobs and, unlike the steel and automobile industries, more than fifty percent of the
workforce were women or minorities. Over the past four decades, more than two million jobs
have been lost in the textile and clothing industries alone, and increased production has gone
overseas. Covering history and current trends, Empty Mills will be essential for anyone
interested in economics, work, social history, and the economic significance of the decline of one
of America’s greatest industries.
Thomas Cook, , Rennie ALSTON, , and Kelly Raia. 2021. Mastering Import and Export
Management.
https://library.friends.edu:2084/lib/friends-ebooks/reader.action?docID=863945
With billions of dollars in revenue each year, importing and exporting is a lucrative field for
growth and a bewildering array of rules and regulations. Packed with hundreds of profitable
strategies, ready-to-use templates, and valuable checklists, the second edition of Mastering
Import & Export Management explains how to navigate the complex world of international trade
effectively and legally. From identifying the best markets to designing the perfect package, this
guide explains how to identify potential risks, use quality control procedures, prepare accurate
documents, and much more.
Business Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global, Hershey, PA, 2020
Thomas E. JOHNSON and Donna Bade. 2026. Export/Import Procedures and Documentation
https://library.friends.edu:2084/lib/friends-ebooks/detail.action?docID=495276
The intricacies of international business are becoming more complicated by the day, and even
the most experienced professionals may need guidance. This comprehensive answer book
provides readers with a clear understanding of the export/import process, explaining the ins and
outs of shipping and insurance; payment mechanisms; distributors and agents; customs and
export control requirements; and transport problems. With dozens of sample contracts,
procedures, checklists and ready-to-use forms: Export/Import Documents and Procedures, the
official voice on how to change and change the world of international laws and regulations. The
Revised Fifth Edition includes new and expanded information on the following topics: Business
Supervision and Compliance * Assessment * Export Control Reform Act * Licensing
Requirements and Exceptions * International Trade Terminology * Changing the Definition of
“Country of Origin” * Import and Export Promotions * More reliable and affordable, this trusted
resource gives readers the tools they need to manage the dynamics of the global supply chain and
stay organized, updated and informed every step of the way.
Robert E. Baldwin and Robert E. Baldwin. 1988. Trade Policy Issues and Empirical Analysis.
https://library.friends.edu:2084/lib/friendsebooks/detail.action?docID=408614&query=exports+issues
Interest in US trade policy in recent years has fueled concerns that the US trade deficit, foreign
government intervention in international markets has given other countries a competitive
advantage over the US and protectionism among them has increased. industrialized countries. In
turn, important analytical developments in international economics have reshaped trade theory,
introducing more formal concepts such as imperfect competition, increasing returns, product
differentiation, and learning effects, and examining political and economic factors. shapes trade
policy decisions. This collection of articles, the result of a conference organized by NBERO
Coapp, applies these new business theories to existing global situations and presents additional
empirical studies based on more traditional business theories. The sound is divided into four
parts. The articles in Part 1 address the problem of imperfect competition by empirically
evaluating the economic impact of various trade policies introduced in areas where the new trade
theory applies. Section 2 isolates the effects of a series of economic variables corresponding to
the actual periods of the protection period and examines how the effects of exogenous changes in
economic conditions vary with the type of protection. Section 3 provides new empirical evidence
on the impact of a country’s firms’ foreign production on the country’s exports. Finally, Chapter 4
discusses two important bilateral issues: recent US-Japan trade tensions and the case of the US
tariff threat against Canadian softwood lumber.
Using the References feature of Word
When writing APA style documents, the writer must adhere to strict rules for citing
information sources and developing the required reference list. To reduce writer stress
and increase accuracy, it is helpful to use the References options provided in Word.
Try it Now!
1. Click the References tab
2. Review the options available on the ribbon. Note the options in Citations &
Bibliography
3. At Style: Select APA from dropdown list (this instructs the computer to format and
punctuate your citations and reference list according to APA rules)
The following sentence contains an example of an in-text citation with the information
source stored in this document.
Students using the Internet for scholarly purposes must select sources of
information carefully (Perrin, 2007).
Practice inserting a citation into the following sentence.
Try it Now!
1. Place the cursor after the word at the end of THIS sentence
2. Click the References tab
3. Click the Insert Citation icon (Microsoft, 2007).
4. From the dropdown box, select Perrin, R
5. Notice that the citation was placed at the end of the sentence. You must add a
period after the parenthesis to complete the process.
Using References feature in Word 2007. Dr. K. Sanborn
It is very easy to build a bibliography (and subsequently a reference list) by using this
Word feature.
Try it Now!
1. Click the References tab
2. Make sure the Style is set for APA
3. Click Manage Sources to access the Source Manager dialog box
4. Notice that the Master list already contains four information sources; the Current
list contains the Perrin and Microsoft sources used in the exercise above.
5. Click the New button
Using References feature in Word 2007. Dr. K. Sanborn
6. Notice the dropdown option box at the top of the screen; click the arrow to view
the options available.
7. In the lower left corner of the Add New screen, click the Checkbox to show all
bibliography fields. It is good practice to use the suggested fields for your source
information.
8. Use the following information to enter a new information source.
Book: Lessons in Loyalty; Author: Lorraine Grubbs-West; Year: 2005;
Publisher: Cornerstone Leadership Institute; Location: Dallas, TX.
Note: APA requires the writer to use sentence capitalization for
information sources. Taking care to enter the sources correctly will ensure
accuracy when you generate a reference list.
9. Click OK
Now it is time to prepare a reference list.
The list will contain all the information sources cited in this document.
Try It Now!
1. Place your cursor at the end of this document, press CTRL-ENTER
2. This will add a blank page to your document. Your reference list will generate on
this new page
3. Click Bibliography
4. At the dropdown menu, select Bibliography
Using References feature in Word 2007. Dr. K. Sanborn
5. Review your bibliography. Notice that the list contains only the cited information
sources (in other words the computer generated a REFERENCE LIST, not a
bibliography).
Also, notice the following Microsoft anomalies (non-APA)
a. List is titled Bibliography instead of Reference list
b. List is left justified instead of the required “hanging indent” and is single
spaced rather than double spaced
These anomalies are easy to correct
a. Highlight the word “Bibliography” in your result; then type the words,
Reference list. Click the Center icon
b. Select the Reference list by clicking within the list. This action highlights
the complete Reference list
c. Click the Home tab on the main menu
d. Click Paragraph (arrow) to show Paragraph dialog box
Click the arrow on Special,
select Hanging
Click the arrow on Line
Spacing, select Double
Click OK to return to your
document
Notice that your reference list is
now APA formatted.
Using References feature in Word 2007. Dr. K. Sanborn

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