5-7 page Research Paper: Internet Staffing Methods Compared To Traditional Staffing Methods

HRA 335 - Research Paper Requirements

The purpose of your Research Paper should be to provide an overview of a course-related

topic of your choice. Include a brief history of the topic, the reason why it is relevant to the

field of human resources (and staffing in particular), and detail current best practices as

related to the topic. You may also wish to describe any relevant professional experiences

related to your topic. Your research topic must relate to training and development. Decide

on your research topic and send it to the instructor via email by Sunday 11:59 PM

EST/EDT of Module 2.

Your paper should be 5-7 pages in length (not including reference pages or title page) and

double-spaced. Use APA format and a 12 point font. Longer or shorter papers will be

accepted as long as writing is both concise and complete. Each paper should include an APA

style reference list. Refer to the book A Writer’s Reference for information on formatting in

APA style. Your paper will be graded based on the following topic areas: Content,

Organization and Clarity, Creativity and Interest, and Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation.

Please make sure to proofread your paper before submitting it.

A good paper requires a clear, strong thesis statement. Your paper should be unified and

cohesive; there should be a close relationship between the beginning and the end. Keep in

mind that you are graded not just on good writing, but evidence that you have presented

strong thinking. Research documentation must be from reputable sources. Students should

get all sources from a local library or from Saint Leo University library. You will post your

final paper to the appropriate Assignment box by Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module

7 of the course. (This Assignment box is linked to Turnitin.) Your paper should comply with

the following structural requirements:

Research Paper Rubric

Introduction 25% Body 25% Conclusion 25% Citations 25%

The first

paragraph should

be short and

introduce the

purpose of your

paper. It should

include a thesis

and an

organizational

statement, which

explains what you

will be talking

about.

The paragraphs following

the introductory paragraph

should consist of

documentation supporting

your introductory

paragraph. Each paragraph

should have an introductory

sentence and concluding

sentences. The body of

your paper is where your

analysis is found. State

your analysis and support it

with research. Remember

to only discuss what is in

your organizational

statement.

The paper should end

with a conclusion

that draws together

your points into a

coherent whole. The

conclusion should be

more than a

summary that just

restates

points. Finish the

paper on a strong

note analyzing your

research.

Place citations

throughout your

paper where

information was

gathered from

sources. Include

endnotes at the

end of the paper

of all sources

used. Ensure

your citations

are from

reputable

sources.

Grade: The final grade takes into consideration all the above points. In addition, your

paper should be unified and cohesive; there should be a close relationship between the

beginning and the end. Keep in mind that you are graded not just on good writing, but

evidence that you have presented strong thinking. Your paper will also be evaluated on

proper APA formatting.