research question: Which long haul aircraft is the most cost effective for Delta airlines trans Atlantic flights?

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Conduct research about the background/history of your approved research question. Each team member should document at least two (2+) of the sources you may use in your analytical report using the Double-Entry Notes format. Icon of a person in crosshairs. Audience Although this document will be checked for completion by the instructor, this is considered an internal document for use only within the team. An icon of a banner with a question mark on in it.Rationale Taking double-entry notes is an active reading strategy for analyzing a text. As you conduct research for your analytical report, taking double-entry notes will enable you to brainstorm for the report, analyze each source in relation to your research question, and draw connections between ideas in preparation for creating source synthesis. The assignment will also give you practice at finding high-caliber sources and learning to document sources in the correct APA format. This assignment provides a venue for testing the viability of the research question and preparing for the analysis portion of the report. icon of an open book with a magnifying glass over it Task 1: Research Using what you learned from the module overview and module resources, begin the research process of learning more about your team’s instructor-approved research question. Your Analytical Report must have intellectual merit and feature original analysis that advances knowledge and understanding. The topic should involve more than one perspective, point of view, or potential solution. The results should not be a foregone conclusion. Although the report involves data collection, the data must be analyzed, synthesized, and interpreted. An information report, no matter how professional in appearance, will not meet the criteria. These are the seven elements of a usable analysis that your team’s analytical report should follow: SEVEN ELEMENTS OF A USABLE ANALYSIS (Lannon & Gurak, 2011, pp. 542-545) Define your research question: Areas of analysis will derive from your research question, so you need a clearly identified problem or goal. Words such as investigate, examine, compare, evaluate, identify, and determine indicate the specific analytical activity of your report. Present adequate but not excessive data: Excessive information hampers decision making, so filter the material for your audience’s understanding. Check the accuracy of your data: The data in the report should be current, reliable, and appropriate for your audience. Interpret the data fully: Explain the significance of your data and the meaning of your evidence and draw connections with other data. Be objective: Do not use “I,” except for the audience scenario or professional expertise that you are bringing to the analysis. “I” may be used (but not overused) in the recommendations. The report should not reflect personal bias or opinion, so be impartial when evaluating and interpreting evidence. Do not ignore the facts or alternate perspectives. Use appropriate visuals: Technical report visuals are not used as filler material or decoration. Be sure to integrate each visual and provide an interpretation of it. Provide valid conclusions and recommendations: The goal of an analysis is to reach a valid, logically derived conclusion that makes an overall judgment about what the material means. (Ultimately, is X better than Y? Did B fail because of C? Is Z a good plan of action?) Your recommendations should urge specific actions: Invest in X instead of Y, replace A with Z, implement X, and follow Plan A instead of Plan B. Do not come to a simplistic conclusion. Use your powers of critical thinking. Reference Lannon, J. & Gurak, L. (2011). Technical communication,12th ed. Longman. You will want to find sources that: establish background information, document existing research on the subject, and help identify why there is a gap, need, issue, and/or opportunity related to your approved question. You and your team members should hold a team meeting to determine your research approach, perhaps delegating different sub-topics within the research question and/or identifying different databases for research. The sources that you choose must meet the appropriate caliber requirements for academic and professional research. Examples of these sources include: ♦ Scholarly books ♦ Scholarly journals ♦ Peer-reviewed journals ♦ Technical reports ♦ Technical manuals ♦ Databases ♦ Dissertations ♦ Conference Proceedings ♦ Government reports ♦ Trade and corporate publications and reports ♦ Websites of corporations and government agencies ♦ Interviews with subject-matter experts ♦ Technical blueprints and maps ♦ Technical or data tables, charts, and figures ♦ Lectures, slide decks, and presentations ♦ Technical videos, DVDs, podcasts The more research you and your team conduct now, the better for your workflow later, when you need to synthesize your sources into a literature review. This deliverable is considered a “draft” because I expect you to continue adding to it as you progress through the analytical report process. For now, ensure that each team member finds at least two (2+) quality sources that may be used in the analytical report for a total of at least eight (8+) sources included in the submission, regardless of how many people are on your team. Of your minimum eight (8+) sources, at least three (3+) must be primary sources with sufficient raw data that you can analyze for your analytical report. Your report must have intellectual merit and feature original analysis that advances knowledge and understanding. The topic should involve more than one perspective, point of view, or potential solution. The results should not be a foregone conclusion. Although the report involves data collection, the data must be analyzed, synthesized, and interpreted. An information report, no matter how professional in appearancagne, will not meet the criteria.