Essay

1. Student will select a topic of their choice. Example topics are listed below. All topics must be approved by the instructor. Topic must be related to Organizational Behavior.

2. Students will use the basic MLA writing style. See provided MLA style outline.

3. The paper will be use Times New Roman Size 12 font and be double spaced.

4. The paper must have between 3 to 5 content pages, title page and works cited page.

5. The works cited must be from at least four sources, one of which can be the class textbook

6. Paper will be written using the Expository Style: Just the Facts. This is not an opinion paper. See guidance on how to write the paper below.

Organizational Behavior Research Paper Topics

1. Motivation to work in the public and private sector

2. Organizational Behavior as a covering topic

3. Styles of leadership

4. Hierarchies are more efficient than ___________ (pick the topic)

5. Strategies of teamwork

6. The lone wolf versus the team player

7. Morality and leadership

8. Historical analysis of organization building

9. Accountability in Social Entrepreneurship

10. Social and sexual behavior at work

11. Preference for status quo: How it affects an organization

13. Trade Unions in an organization

14. Stability and changing fields

15. Technology in organizational management of employees

16. Organizational Violence: What is it?

17. Organizational Violence: A historical account

18. How people influence others at work

19. Is Corporate Social Responsibility a source of employee satisfaction?

20. Gender stereotyping: Is there bias in the workplace?

21. Information processing in teams

22. Women in high positions: Does it harm the organization or women as individuals? (Are the views biased?)

23. Do men hate women bosses? (Why)

24. How does the physical environment affect organizational behavior?

25. Are images and impressions overrated?

26. Managerial psychology as a reason for poor incentives

27. Ambivalent morality in organizations: Competition or co-operation

28. How the social class shapes organizational thought, actions, and culture

Type of Paper: Expository Essays: Just the Facts

The expository essay is an informative piece of writing that presents a balanced analysis of a topic. In an expository essay, the writer explains or defines a topic, using facts, statistics, and examples. Expository writing encompasses a wide range of essay variations, such as the comparison and contrast essay, the cause and effect essay, and the “how to” or process essay. Because expository essays are based on facts and not personal feelings, writers don’t reveal their emotions or write in the first person.

What Is Expository Writing?

The purpose of the expository essay is to explain a topic in a logical and straightforward manner. Without bells and whistles, these essays present a fair and balanced analysis of a subject based on facts—with no references to the writer’s opinions or emotions.

A typical expository writing prompt will use the words “explain” or “define,” such as in, “Write an essay explaining how the computer has changed the lives of students.” Notice there is no instruction to form an opinion or argument on whether or not computers have changed students’ lives. The prompt asks the writer to “explain,” plain and simple. However, that doesn’t mean that writing to explain is easy.

Expository writing is a life skill. More than any other type of writing, expository writing is a daily requirement of most careers. Understanding and following the proven steps of the writing process helps all writers, including students, master this type of essay writing.

Expository Paper Structure

Usually, your paper is composed of three main parts. 1) The introduction which contains the main idea, what the paper is about. 2) The body which provides details in support of the main idea, the facts and details found during the paper research. 3) The conclusion or summary which restates the main idea and ties together the major points of the paper.

Here are tips for each part of the paper structure and writing process:

1. Prewriting

In the prewriting phase, students should take time to brainstorm about the topic and main idea. Next, do research and take notes. Create an outline showing the information to be presented in each of the main parts and major paragraphs, organized in a logical sequence.

2. Drafting

When creating the initial draft, consider the following suggestions:

The most important sentence in the introductory paragraph is the topic sentence, which states the main idea of the paper. The main idea should be clearly stated without giving an opinion or taking a position. The main idea should be well defined, with a manageable scope that can be adequately addressed within the body of the paper.

The body paragraphs should cover a separate point that develops or expands the understanding of the main topic of the paper. The sentences of each paragraph should offer facts and examples in support of the paragraph’s topic.

The conclusion or summary part of the paper should summarize the main topic(s) and the key supporting evidence provided in the paper body. Do not introduce new material in the conclusion.

3. Revising

In the revision phase, students review, modify, and reorganize their work with the goal of making it the best it can be. Keep these considerations in mind:

Does the paper give an unbiased analysis that unfolds logically, using relevant facts and examples?

Has the information been clearly and effectively communicated to the reader?

Watch out for “paragraph sprawl,” which occurs when the writer loses focus and veers from the topic by introducing unnecessary details.

Is the sentence structure varied? Is the word choice precise?

Do the transitions between sentences and paragraphs help the reader’s understanding?

Does the concluding paragraph communicate the value and meaning of the paper and key supporting ideas?

If the paper is still missing the mark, take another look at the topic sentence. A solid topic statement leads to a solid paper. The more clearly you define the main topic in the introductory part of the paper, the easier it will be to write the paper.

4. Editing

Next, proofread and correct errors in grammar and mechanics, and edit to improve style and clarity. While your paper should be clear and concise, it can also be lively and engaging. Having a friend read the essay helps writers edit with a fresh perspective. Reading the paper aloud to yourself while completely pronouncing each word, helps find errors or sentence structure problems.