Purpose
Now that you have studied the four primaryconstruction delivery methods used today, it’s time to for you to dosome additional research and showcase your understanding of each methodvia a formal research paper. Your time spent researching and writing is agreat investment, as it will strengthen your overall understanding andmastery of each delivery method.
Instructions
Complete the following steps:
- Usingword processing software of your choice (i.e. Microsoft Word, GoogleDocs, etc.) start and save a new file titled “M05 Research Paper.”
- Write two paragraphs covering the items listed below for each of the four primary delivery methods (for a total of eight paragraphs.)
- Describe the delivery method, summarizing how it works in practice.
- Discuss the type of contract(s) used for the delivery method.
- Outline how contract changes are handled for the delivery method.
- Summarize the pros and cons of the delivery method.
- Research is required for this paper, so please include your research references.
- For this paper please do not cite your textbook as a source, find new sources.
- Simplified citations are fine, please view this from the DuPage Library for more information.
Plagiarism Review
Yoursubmission will be auto-screened by Turnitin, our plagiarism reviewtool. You will see your Turnitin score immediately after submitting:this is the percentage of your words/phrases that match other sources(webpages, articles, etc.). Please have a goal of no more than 10% ofyour paper being highlighted as a match by Turnitin. If your paper has ahigher match you should revise your writing so that it is morecompletely your ideas and your wording, and then re-submit yourassignment before the due date.
Grading
Your Research Paper grade will include the following considerations:
- Completion of 8 paragraphs, two per delivery method
- Accuracy–your descriptions and definitions of each method are accurate.
- Comprehension–evidence that you have expanded your understanding of each method
- Observations–pros and cons of each delivery method clearly listed
- Communication–your writing is clear, academic, free of typos and glaring errors.
- References–include at least two scholarly/professional references (not including your textbook).
Refer to the Research Paper Rubric (below) for additional details on how your work will be graded.
or contact your instructor if you need assistance.
Submitting your Assignment
- Findthe “Choose a submission type” section at the bottom of this assignmentpage (if this section is not displayed, the submission type has beenchosen for you). Choose your submission type from the options listedthere.
- Complete the assignment for the chosen Submission Type.
- Click the Submit Assignment button to submit.
