The paper should: Be based on your reading and research relevant to the topic. Be 5 to 6 double-spaced pages, not including the title page, executive summary, appendices, exhibits, and references. Include a one-page Executive Summary immediately following the title page that includes a statement of the major issue(s) and your conclusions and specific recommendations. The content of an Executive Summary is similar to an abstract. Properly cite reference sources: these may include course material, information from magazines, journals, and online sources. All reference sources must have a publication date within the last fifteen years. Students who wish to use an older source publication should contact the instructor with the request and reason. Due 7/13/18