Building on the foundational steps we’ve completed thus far, we continue our journey into the enthralling world of auditing through steps 3 and 4 of our research process. This research paper serves as a comprehensive exploration of auditing. Our endeavor dives deep into specific aspects, methodologies, and the present-day challenges that prevail in our area of study. Our aspiration is to broaden our comprehension and contribute substantially to the progression of auditing practices.
Our goal is to create valuable insights that would not only be advantageous for us but also for upcoming auditors and accounting professionals, steering their approach and enhancing their roles’ efficacy. We aim to accomplish this by meticulously analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing the existing pool of knowledge and empirical evidence.
Engaging with existing auditing literature, applying appropriate research methodologies, and critically examining data, we aspire to enhance our understanding of auditing and its dynamic role in the accounting profession.
Let’s venture into the next steps, namely, refining our research question and gathering the required data and evidence:
**Step 3: Make Your Research Question Clear**
Now that you’ve done a lot of reading about your topic, it’s time to decide what you really want to learn. You need to come up with a research question that’s focused and makes sense. Think about what you found most interesting from your reading and what you think needs to be studied more.
For example, you might ask: “How does using technology in auditing change how well big companies can check their financial statements?” This question is good because it’s about a real issue and it’s not too broad or too vague.
Here’s what to remember for this step:
– Keep it relevant: Make sure your question has to do with auditing and adds something new to what people already know.
– Be precise: Make sure your question is clear and to the point.
– Be realistic: Make sure you can actually find an answer to your question with the resources you have.
**Step 4: Start Collecting Your Information**
Once you’ve got your question, it’s time to find the information that will help you answer it. Depending on your question, you might need different kinds of information.
For the example question above, you might want to talk to auditors who use technology to see what they think about it. You might also want to look at financial statements from big companies to see if there were any differences before and after they started using technology in their audits.
Here are a few things to keep in mind while gathering data:
– Check your sources: Make sure the information you’re using is from a place you can trust.
– Be practical: Think about what information you can actually get. If it’s too hard to find, you might need to change your question a bit.
– Be respectful: If you’re talking to people or using their information, make sure you’re doing it in a way that’s respectful and fair.
The main idea here is that you’re trying to find a good question about auditing and then collect the information you need to answer that question. If you can do these steps well, you’re on your way to doing some really cool research!
Following these guidelines will enable you to polish your research question and gather appropriate data and evidence necessary to support your study in auditing. This will fuel your growth as accounting scholars and allow you to make meaningful contributions to the auditing profession.
Rubric for Grading Assignment:
The following rubric has been developed to provide a clear framework for grading the assignment. Each criterion has been assigned a weight percentage to indicate its relative importance in evaluating the overall quality of the paper. The rubric is designed to assess various aspects, including content, consultation with the University Writing Center (UWC), length, APA formatting, plagiarism check, and the use of scholarly references.
1. Content (Auditing) (Weight: 35%)
– Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the topic: 15%
– Provides accurate and relevant information: 10%
– Presents well-supported arguments and analysis: 10%
PA Formatting (Weight: 15%)
– Adherence to APA formatting guidelines, including title and reference page, 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and headers for each section: 15%
5. Plagiarism Check (Weight: 15%)
– Turnitin plagiarism score falls between 10-12%: 15%
6. Scholarly References (Weight: 10%)
– Use evidence from the course textbook: 3%
– Include at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles (excluding mandatory reading): 5%
– Utilize articles from the TAMUCT Library if possible: 2%