Research Paper Topic Proposal

 After reviewing the Research Paper assignment, you should begin exploring the direction of your research and writing.  A 400-450 word topic proposal should be submitted.  The topic proposal should follow APA stylistic guidelines and include:

Proposed topic (1 sentence)
Why the topic is interesting and important, including a citation from at least one scholarly journal article (2-3 paragraphs)
Thesis statement (1 sentence) 

Suggested Topics for Organizational Communication Papers

Leadership (focused on a specific area, if possible)

Conflict Management

Crisis Management

Sexual Harassment

Sustainability

Social Media

Decision Making

Organizational Change

Diverse Workplace

Great Place to Work/Human Resources

Ethics/Integrity

Equal Pay/Equal Work

Fair Trade (not Free Trade)

Quality/Safety Performance

Organizational Culture

Organizational Climate

Gender Equity

Power

Group/Team Building

Group/Team Remote Communication Strategies