When you enter the workforce, your boss will only be concerned with your results, not the resources you used to complete your project - as long as it is legal, ethical, and moral. This project-based work experience is the same. Read the list of resources below and keep this in mind as you begin your project. 

1. Your TA Coordinator and Instructor. TAs Coordinators and Instructors are there to assist you, but they won’t take over your project.

2. The Experiential Learning Reference Library (Found in the Student Resources section of this course) This library of more than 100 topics is included in this course in the student resources section. These tools and topics can be very beneficial in completing your project in a professional manner. Each page contains a template that includes:

• • A definition of the project tool (e.g., SWOT Analysis, Competitor Analysis, NPV Calculation, Social Media Marketing Plan, Inventory Analysis, etc.)
  • Where and why it is used
  • Its limitations and where not to use it
  • Video instructions on how to use the tool
  • A step-by-step outline of how to complete the process of using the tool
  • A Template to capture data while using the tool
  • A demonstration of how to present the output of the tool
  • Examples of completed projects utilizing the Tool
  • Additional resources for study

3. Artificial Intelligence

AI, including Chat GPT, is a great tool that many professionals are beginning to use in their work. It can be used as a starting point to generate ideas or as a way to see if your writing can be improved. You may want to reference these tools as you are compiling your reports; however, never copy and paste an AI response without reading through the content and fixing any errors. This is still your work, and you need to take ownership of it. 

4. The internet, friends, family, or professionals

When it comes to doing your homework, cheating in the context of this course is different than it is in most college courses. Though it’s usually considered cheating to reach out to friends, previous students of this class, or even professionals to help you do your homework, none of those things are considered cheating in this class. In the real world, your boss doesn’t care who helped you do your work.

5. You can use anything! As long as it’s legal, ethical, and moral, you can beg, borrow, and create to complete a project. The only qualification is that you do not plagiarize.  

There is nothing wrong with using information generated by others - this is actually good.  But use proper citations and acknowledge others for their work. Otherwise, do whatever makes sense. Find whatever resources you can because, in the real world, all tests are open book; Computers, calculators, and other resources are available to you. So ask your TA, spouse, neighbor, or friend for help.

You may not add someone to your team (either not registered or registered for the class.)