MSEM Research and Writing Guidelines

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MSEM Research and Writing Guidelines

Introduction

The MSEM program encompasses two diverse worlds – the academic world of research and scholarship and the business world of practical, application-oriented training. In the one, students are expected to adhere to the fundamentals of academic integrity and scholarship. In the other, students get to acquire skills and capabilities that can be put to practical use the minute they walk out of the classroom.

MSOE is a university and not a trade school. While emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of each subject, as an academic institution, MSOE expects students to meet and adhere to universally accepted academic standards. This includes the honest presentation of research, which means that all research contained in reports and presentations is documented and verifiable.

A growing concern in the academic community is the increase in instances of plagiarism. Some of which is due to the easy access to research materials through the Internet. Intentional plagiarism, in which a student knowingly represents the work or ideas of others as their own, is grounds for dismissal. Unintentional plagiarism, in which a student neglects to document and account for the ideas and concepts discovered during research, diminishes the academic institution and puts the student in jeopardy.

For those entering the MSEM program, the research and documentation process can appear bewildering and a little overwhelming. For some, it has been several years since they were in an academic setting. Others may have degrees that did not give them the type of preparation needed for a rigorous graduate program.

To assist entering students, the following guidelines present the expectations of the MSEM faculty in the preparation and presentation of research reports. (The guidelines are available as a Word document provided you are using a recent version of Word by clicking here .)