Critical thinking

Continuation

Step 5: Develop Well-Reasoned Conclusions 

Now that you've considered various viewpoints, you're ready to develop your own personal conclusions and suggest solutions that your boss can bring to leadership in briefing them about the situation.

Remember, you may need to consult outside references, but this is not a research paper. It should be investigative in nature about the facts of the case. Cite any outside sources carefully.

Now, outline your argument and draft Section 5: Conclusions and Recommendations, the final section. Your boss is expecting to receive a concise, focused paper to prepare for further meetings. Stay focused on the main points, although you may have many facts that could be used to answer any questions. You will submit your paper in the final step.

Step 6: Submit Critical Thinking Paper 

The final paper should be no more than five double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page and references page(s). Organize the paper in accordance with your preparatory steps, using these subheadings:

Title of Paper (centered and bold) There is no heading named "Introduction"

Explanation of the Issue (centered and bold)

Analysis of the Information (centered and bold)

Consideration of Alternative Viewpoints, Conclusions, and Solutions (centered and bold)

Conclusions and Recommendations (centered and bold)

If you have used any outside sources, you will include a References page in proper APA 7 format.

Here are some tips for success:

· Consider outside sources if they inform your case. However, stay on task.

· Use APA style for in-text and reference citations. At this point, your citations should be error-free.

Consider these best practices for a paper:

· An effective introduction grabs the reader's attention and sets the tone and direction for the rest of the paper.

· Supporting paragraphs move the reader from the general introduction to the more specific aspects of your analysis.

· Body paragraphs provide support for your argument.

· A conclusion leads to a natural closing for what you have presented.

NOTE: 

*The instructor talked about: OSHA” you might want to google that. She also said something about    whistle blower protection 

*Ethical and legal issues; what particular ethical and legal issues therein