Purpose
Now that you have studied the four primary construction delivery methods
Purpose
Now that you have studied the four primary construction delivery methods used today, it’s time to for you to do some additional research and showcase your understanding of each method via a formal research paper. Your time spent researching and writing is a great investment, as it will strengthen your overall understanding and mastery of each delivery method.
Instructions
Complete the following steps:
Using word processing software of your choice (i.e. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, 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Research is required for this paper, so please include your research references.For this paper please do not cite your textbook as a source, find new sources.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 helpful guideLinks to an external site. from the DuPage Library for more information.
Plagiarism Review
Your submission will be auto-screened by Turnitin, our plagiarism review tool. 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% of your paper being highlighted as a match by Turnitin. If your paper has a higher match you should revise your writing so that it is more completely your ideas and your wording, and then re-submit your assignment 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.
Please see “How do I submit an online assignment?”Links to an external site. or contact your instructor if you need assistance.
Submitting your Assignment
Find the “Choose a submission type” section at the bottom of this assignment page (if this section is not displayed, the submission type has been chosen for you). Choose your submission type from the options listed there.
Complete the assignment for the chosen Submission Type.
Click the Submit Assignment button to submit.
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