Research Paper
The Research Paper should demonstrate understanding of
the reading assignments as well as the implications of new knowledge. The
eight-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and
life experience. It may include explanation and examples from previous
experience as well as implications for future application.
The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate
the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and
application of knowledge in organizational leadership.
Focus of the Research Paper
Select one of the following issues
affecting the workplace and working environment. You may narrow the range
of the topic by choosing a subtopic. Develop an eight-page paper that
discusses the issue you have chosen, your subtopic if applicable, and how your
topic has or is affecting the work environment you are currently part of.
Also discuss how the problem(s) could be solved using various social controls
(i.e. laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government
or corporate investment) and explain what potential social or economics
benefits may result if your recommended changes where implemented.
In this paper, you must use a minimum of five sources to further research
the subtopic you have identified. At least three of these sources must come
from the ProQuest electronic collection.
1.
Substance abuse.
2.
Health, wellness, and health insurance.
3.
Family and childcare issues for single head
of households.
4.
Race, ethnicity, gender identity.
5.
Workplace crime and honest dealing.
6.
Wage disparity across gender, race, and
ethnicity.
Writing the Research Paper
The Final Paper:
1.
Must be eight double-spaced pages in length
and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
2.
Must include a cover page that includes:
Student’s name
Course name and number
Name of paper
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
3.
Must include an introductory paragraph with a
succinct thesis statement.
4.
Must address the topic of the paper with
critical thought.
5.
Must conclude with a restatement of the
thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
6.
Must use APA style as outlined in your
approved style guide to document all sources.
Must
include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA
style as outlined in your approved style guide.
