The purpose of this short research paper is to ensure proper understanding and application of APA-style as required in all Ashford courses.

Using the Ashford Online Library, develop an annotated bibliography on one of the following factors that has had a significant impact on business and management communication in the past decade:

• diversity
• globalization and outsourcing
• pace of life and work
• evolving workplace technologies
• influence of social media
• ethical challenges 

Your annotated bibliography requires at least six (6) peer-reviewed articles, full reference information, and a short paragraph description of the main findings. 

To receive maximum points, all of the following elements must be included in your paper: 

The paper

• Must be two to three doublespaced pages in length (not including the title), and formatted according to APA-style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a title-page
•  with the following:
• Title of paper
• Student’s name
• Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must use at least six scholarly sources from the Ashford Online Library. One of the six sources may be the text.
• Must include at least one direct quote from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Quoting Sources
• Must include at least one summarized statement from one of the sources (see Guidelines for Summarizing Sources
• Must document all sources in APA-style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.