Written assignment #1 (60 points; Due on Oct. 12th Sport Career Profile (Researc

Written assignment #1 (60 points; Due on Oct. 12th
Sport Career Profile (Research Paper)
Your sport career profile is a research paper describing the area of sport management that you would like to focus
on for a career after graduation. You will be expected to determine the basic job requirements for this position,
duties, and a typical career path. This research paper must be based on reading a minimum of four articles. Two of
these articles must be from a ‘scholarly journal’. Articles may be in print or electronic format. You may use web
pages or other online resources, but they must be in addition to the two required scholarly articles.
Each resource used must be noted throughout your paper and cited at the end of your paper using APA format:
Author (last name, initials of first name), date, Title of article. Name of Journal, Volume number, page numbers. If
you used an online citation other than an online scholarly article, you must provide the author if provided; title of
the item; the full website’s URL. I have included two links which will be helpful in writing your research paper.
https://www.verywellmind.com/general-rules-for-apa-format-2794840
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html You can choose either one for guidelines. Points will be
deducted for lack of or improper citations, or a 0 may be given if APA format is not used. The ‘Writing
Center ‘on campus is a great source for help with the writing format for a research paper. Information
relating to the UWC (University Writing Center) can be found under the ‘UWC Student Information’ tab
in your menu. For resources, the TTU Library is your best friend. I have also added a list of scholarly
journals in your Blackboard menu. Ask for help from a TTU Librarian, if needed.
Complete assignments should be 2-3 pages in length, typed in 12 point font (Times New Roman) and double
spaced with 1 inch margins, all sides including top and bottom. Staple a copy of this rubric to the back or your
completed paper. You must also include a title cover sheet. 4 Points each will be deducted for missing rubric
and/or cover sheet. APA format MUST be used, or could result in a grade of “0”. This paper will be submitted as a
hard copy at the beginning of class on due date.