Change Paper

Content and Organization  7 points

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Resources: Week One Readings, Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, or other resources.

Find an article using the University Library or the Internet that defines a changing organization and the reason it changes.

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word review of the article that includes the following:

· Summarize the article.

· Describe the type of change the organization went through.

· Explain the reason or source of the change.

· Identify other types and sources of change an organization can experience.

· Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Use 1 outside reference plus your textbook. This assignment needs to have at least 2 references.

(1 point deduction if outside reference not used)

Readability and Style   1.5 points

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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics  1.5 points

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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

Total 10 points

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10 Points

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