Thought Paper
Name:
_____________________ KSU ID #______________ Net ID _________________
The
purpose of this assignment is to encourage and allow critical engagement with
recent topics in the field of Not-for-Profit and Government Accounting and how
these structures play out in our current environment. Reading this article involves carefullydetermining the audience, identifying
the argument and understanding the significance
(making links to larger ideas, trends, and events). Thought papers are intended
to give you space to think—to consider how this piece contributes to our
understanding ofNot-for-Profit and Government Accounting.
Thought papers
must be typed (single-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, 0.5” margins, maximum
2 pages), and turned in via D2L on the day due by 9pm. Be ready to discuss your
findings during class. Due dates for thought papers are clearly marked on the
syllabus. NO LATE WORK.
1. What
is the purpose of this article? Why is the article written? (Min 5 sentences)
2. Why
is this topic important? Who is affected by this information? (Min 5 sentences)
3. What
is the problem/s described in the article? Does the author address possible
solutions? If so, explain. (Min 5 sentences)
4. What
are the incentives of the discussed parties? (Min 5 sentences)
5. How
does this article fit into ACCT 4600? What do you conclude or take away from
this article? (Min 5 sentences)
