Senior Project Industry Analysis

You are responsible for creating a short research paper on the industry of your selected senior project business.  The report should consist of the following:

• Three pages, 12 pt. Times New Roman
• Properly cited (MLA format required) including the Works Cited page
• Minimum of three credible sources (see library instructions, no Wikipedia).  This includes industry journals, newspaper reports and industry analysis found in the Fisher College Library database.

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• The following elements must be covered:
  • What is the size and scope of the industry in the United States?  For example, what are the number of establishments, employees and total revenue.
  • What are the major external and internal factors that will impact this industry over the next 1-5 years?
  • What is the future for this industry – is it growing and why?
  • This report needs to be fact based.  There should be many cited statistics and cited references to industry reports and analysis.
  • Include a proper introduction paragraph and conclusion.

This paper is designed to ensure you are competent at library research.  Use it as an opportunity to go on a treasure hunt to find out as much about your industry as possible.  This information should be referenced within your business plan and used to help formulate your own business strategy.