Conflict Resolution

Paper Requirements

Your team will select a topic from the list or explore a new topic which is relevant to

the course content. The team should explore elements of this topic in-depth and

provide research and literature to support. You should begin exploring the topic you

have chosen by reading and citing appropriate literature that addresses the topic. The

discussion should then attempt to go beyond a summary of the literature. You can do

this in a number of ways: providing an analysis and critique of the literature, applying

the findings of the literature to a particular organization to determine whether the

reality of the organization is similar or different from what the literature suggests by

conducting interviews with individuals who are knowledgeable about the topic.

Note: Teams have the opportunity to explore other topics as long as it is within the

context of the course. Teams who wish to work on a different topic must have approval

from the professor. Teams must submit an email to Dr. Assadi with the suggested topic

and questions for discussion. The topic must be submitted by for approval no later

than October 12th.

The paper will be evaluated on:

o The quality, relevance and comprehensiveness of the literature review

o The development of the discussion beyond the literature review

o Structure and readability of the discussion

o A strong thesis statement (concise summary of the main point or claim of the

essay/research paper) – Must have!

o Accuracy of grammar and spelling

o Citations and referencing (APA format 6th edition)

Paper Format

To ensure consistency among submissions, the paper must be typed and double-spaced

(12-point font, New Times Roman style). Please include a title page that lists each

group member’s full name and student number. The maximum paper length is 10

pages. Ensure all pages are numbered. The paper must include all references cited

(follow APA 6th edition). Any appendices must be numbered and labelled, and

attached to the report. Please staple the pages together. Binders, duo-tangs, slide-on

spines, and other forms of covers are not acceptable.

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Your paper should include:

1. Title page (including student names/numbers)

2. Section Headings to break down discussions (Body of Paper)

3. Conclusion

4. References (Minimum 10)

5. Appendices (optional)

6. 10 Pages (maximum)

References & Citations

All papers must follow the guidelines of APA 6th Edition. The library or numerous

online website that this information for free (http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/citewrite/

citation-style-guides/apa/apa-writing-tips). By becoming familiar with APA

guidelines and principles you will avoid issues related to academic integrity and

plagiarism.

Late papers

There will be absolutely NO allowance for submitting late papers. Failure to submit

the paper on the due date will result in a score of 0 for the entire team. All team

members will receive

the same grade for the team paper. Students who do not participate or contribute to the

team paper will receive a 0 or reduced grade as per the peer evaluations.

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Content: /50 Topic of paper/question is clear, thoughtful and relevant to a specific

course issue

Clear thesis statement is provided that captures the theme of the paper

Used articles to provide a comprehensive summary of current knowledge

about the topic of the paper

Described how current academic literature can help address topic of

paper. …

Described how current literature does not have the whole picture in order to

address the topic of the paper (i.e., what is missing in the academic

literature?)

Concepts were woven together around two or three clear themes that

concisely and parsimoniously address the topic of the paper (hint: a

narrow focus may help by not trying to cover too much)

Introduction conveyed why topic was important and relevant to HRM

practices

Discussed practical implications for managers

Conveyed understanding of topic

Showed insight and creatively around addressing the topic

Interesting and integrative

Structure &

Argument: /30

Argument is clearly structured and easy to follow

Started paper with introduction that outlined topic of paper and why it is

important to HRM

Followed introduction with main text: Summarize current academic

literature on the topic and explained how academic literature can provide

insight into addressing the topic and also how academic literature needs to

do more research to address the topic

Followed main text with discussion to offer practical suggestions to

managers based on literature review (in main text)

Clear argument flows throughout paper

Style & Writing

Quality: /20

Grade: /100

Followed APA 6th Edition formatting

Writing is clear and concise

Free of grammatical and spelling errors

Appropriate citations in text

Reference section is accurate in properly formatted

Appropriate paper formatting (i.e., title page, table of contents, executive

summary, references, appendices [optional]) and length (10pages of text

maximum. This does not include the title page or reference pages)