DISCUSSION UNIT 1 D1 - Examining Peer-Reviewed Articles Resources:  Welch's 2014 article, "Exploring the Impact of Communication Technologies on Business Air Travel," from Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications, & Conflict, volume 18, issue 1, pages 187–213. As we look at each factor of this week's assignment, we are going to discuss some of the elements included. We open this discussion with the following:  What is the researcher's justification for reviewing the peer-reviewed article?  How is the source an example of applied business research?  How did the author defend the use of a particular research method and design?  What was the rationale for the author's academic foundation? Response Guidelines Respond to at least two learners. Your responses should be substantive and do at least one of the following:  Ask a probing question.  Offer a suggestion.  Elaborate on a particular point.  Provide an alternative opinion. In your responses, reference the assigned readings and other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature as needed to support your views and writing. Additional Requirements To achieve a successful experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements: Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message, follows standard American English usage, and uses language appropriate for the intended business and scholarly doctoral audiences. Formatting: Paper, references, and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Length: 500 words, double-spaced. Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12-point. Paragraph 1: Introduction with thesis statement of the main topic. Identify and introduce three supporting points (no citation). Paragraph 2: Discussion of supporting point 1 (support with 2 or 3 peer-reviewed citations). Paragraph 3: Discussion of supporting point 2 (support with 2 or 3 peer-reviewed citations). Paragraph 4: Discussion of supporting point 3 (support with 2 or 3 peer-reviewed citations). Paragraph 5: Summary of the supporting points and include a concluding statement of the main topic. This final paragraph should not include new information (no citation). Include a reference list in APA format. Designate each sentence in each of the paragraphs with an MEAL Plan with an M = Main topic; E = Evidence; A = Analysis; L = Linkage MEAL Plan (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link)