ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REDEFINED

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Financial Institutions
(FNAN 321)
Spring 2020

Research paper Guidelines

Assignment-1

• Proposal Topic & Title:

“The financial crisis of 2007–08, also known as the global financial crisis
and the 2008 financial crisis, was a severe worldwide economic crisis
considered by many economists to have been the most serious financial
crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s, to which it is often
compared”. Wikipedia

o Discuss the Impact of the 2009 Global Financial Crisis on the global
financial system, in particular and the global economy in general.

o This discussion can include: certain geographic region, short term or long-term
impact, timeline and policies were taken by government or the international
institutions. You can take one country as a case.

• Read at least 3 Articles/reports related to the Topic

• List at least 6 References
• Only electronic copy will be accepted

Students should prepare a research paper minimum of 1500 words, 6 pages (250 words per
page), and at least 6 references,

• Basic paper formatting (APA):

• You need to add to this comparison some other item in order to full mark.
• Instructions: kindly follow the following guideline:
1. The assignment format must include:

1
 a. Assignment title
b. Table of content, References, Appendices
c. The introduction,
d. The topic discussion and,
e. The conclusion.
2. Arial or Time new roman font with 12 size.
3. Margins are to be 1” from top, bottom, and both sides
4. Correction of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
5. No more than 5-6 pages
6. Consider the legal issue of copyrights (Plagiarism).
7. Your assignment is accounted for 15% weight from your total course.
8. Group research paper (Maximum 3 and Minimum 2)
9. Deadlines for Research Submission and Presentation: Wednesday 19/2/2020 a penalty
will be enforced for students who submit late.

Good Luck