July 17th, 2020 
Draft and Research Analysis
Note: This assignment is the fourth component of your course project.
Further analyze existing and emerging research in compliance management mechanisms, then evaluate best practices in compliance management. Combine your topic definition, literature review, and methodology work into a draft of your project. See the course project overview for more detailed instructions.
Submit an 810 page draft of your project. Your draft should meet the following requirements:
The introduction contains a thesis and plan of organization.
The introduction is concise, including only what is necessary to present the thesis and plan of the paper.
The body of the paper relates to the thesis, is adequately developed, and is logically structured.
Primary and secondary sources are integrated only as necessary to the development of your argument.
An assessment on how the data in your research would be analyzed is included.
An analysis of what software tools and what tests can be performed is included.
Quotations are properly integrated and concise, relating only what is necessary to make a point.
Evaluative information is presented logically, adhering to APA and course specifications and relating clearly to your thesis or argument.
Conclusion is concise and effectively includes one or more of the following:
Synthesis of information.
Course of action.
Broader implications.
Significance of the study.
Connections to related issues.
Recommendations.
Literature is cited in APA format.
Review the specific documents from your program on research methodology.
Your writing should demonstrate critical thinking skills, a writing style in which sentences are clear, concise, and direct, and provide a well-supported analysis using appropriately formatted references.
Submit draft paper to Smarthinking for writing feedback.
For this draft, the instructor will only evaluate whether you attempted to construct a draft that addresses the grading criteria. To learn how the instructor will evaluate your work, refer to the scoring guide.
For writing guidance, see the Resources list for links to Capella’s Writing Center.
Writing Requirements
Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Number of resources: At least 30 current scholarly or professional resources.
Formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA guidelines for style and formatting.
Structure: Include a title page and bibliography.
Length: 8-10 double-spaced pages, excluding the title page and bibliography.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.