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Structure for research paper and out lines

OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this research project is meant to focus on a human resource topic of special interest to you. While a list of possible topics has been compiled, you may choose a topic that is not on the list (must have the professor’s approval)

You are to take a position on your chosen topic. For example, if you are writing a paper on “Unions in the workplace”, your position may be: “Unions are a detriment to effective management”.

You will be required to defend and support that position, based on quality research. The research segment of your paper should be factual with APA format appropriate citations and a bibliography. You will be required to present your research in a written paper and a formal presentation.

RESEARCH PAPER:

Process:

Research is progressive in nature and will have elements that build on one another. Your written research paper will progress in the following manner:

Step 1: Choose a topic, then a position with that topic that you would like to defend. You should begin preliminary research at this time to see what kind of information is available to support your position. This will also assist you in developing your outline.

Step 2: Develop a thesis statement base on the position you wish to defend.

Step 3: Create an outline of the specific elements you plan to cover in your research paper.

Step 4: Develop an annotated bibliography of your research sources to ensure you have both the proper quality and quantity of research to support your position. The greater the sources, the more support you will have for your research paper. The number will vary based on your topic. Once approved, you can begin writing your paper.

Step 5: Create a time-line for completion of each section of your paper based on your due date. Included in this time line should be the date of your writing center appointment. This means you must make the writing center appointment at least one week before your paper is due. Once you develop a timeline for yourself, call the writing center and make your appointment. The date given to you by the writing center should be placed on the timeline.

Step 6: Develop an abstract (no more than 100 words) of your paper.

Step 7: Write your research paper draft based on the format below. You will be required to submit your introduction section for initial feedback from Dr. Lolli. You will be required to make an appointment with Dr. Lolli to review this feedback and the direction of your paper.

Step 8: The feedback provided regarding both the content and writing structure of the draft of the introduction section must be incorporated into the introduction section in the final paper. This will part of your grade.

Step 8: Have your paper reviewed by the writing center. Going to the writing center is crucial. As I read your final paper, if I find, more than 5 spelling, grammatical, or cohesion errors on any given page, I will return the paper to you for revisions and at that point it will be considered late!

Step 9: After the writing center, make any necessary changes and submit the final paper. Included should be your title page, the abstract, and the final paper. Your paper must be numbered. Page one should be the introduction.

Primary and secondary sources should constitute most of your research. Please do not reference your textbook. General sources such as undocumented information on the internet should not be used. A greater number of quality sources will yield better information, thus a more conclusive paper. The more you read the broader and more interesting your perspective can become! There should only position per person. Your paper will also be return if sources are not cited in the body of the paper and listed in the references page! If this occurs you will receive a zero for this work!

Format:

· Typed, double spaced paper with one inch margins and 12 point font.

· Minimum 20 pages of content (not including title page, abstract, and bibliography).

· ALL information quoted, referred to, or paraphrased that is not your own must be cited in the text of your paper – NO EXCUSES!!!

· Your paper should be presented in the following formant. In the final paper section, please title each section in bold lettering left justified. Please do not start a new page for each section.

I. Introductory Information – Do not number.

A. Title Page - Position statement, student’s name, course name and number, date and professor’s name centered on the page.

B. Abstract Page (a summary of your paper no more than 100 words)

II. Final Paper – This is where you begin page numbering.

A. Introduction to the topic: (approx. 4 pages)

1. Why is this topic important?

2. What is its relevance to HR?

3. Why should someone care about this topic – the “so what”?

4. State thesis (position) and the significance to HR.

B. Literature Review: (approx.8 pages)

1. Support your view with research from the literature. This is where you need to prove your position.

2. The literature review should be a synthesis, not a summary of what you read. Organize it in a way that tells a story about your topic so the reader sees that other experts support your position.

3. A majority of the sources used should be primary (scholarly), followed by secondary. Tertiary (general) sources should be used sparingly.

C. Stakeholder Analysis: (approx. 3 pages)

1. What affect does this have on the hospitality industry key stakeholders:

i. Guests

ii. Employees

iii. Shareholders?

2. Be specific here and make clear connections to your topic. Cite examples.

D. HR Strategic Planning Analysis (approx. 3 pages)

1. How does this affect Human Resources Strategic Planning?

2. Be specific here and make clear connections to your topic. Cite examples.

E. Conclusion: (approx. 2 page)

1. Summarize your findings and position

2. Tie together all of your sections. Leave the reader with a reasonable understanding of your findings that support your position.

F. References:

1. APA format to include all sources used in your paper. DO NOT SUBMIT THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Paper Grading/Due Dates: Points: Due Date:

Paper Development

· Typed Topic/Position Statement 5 02/09/15

· Typed Outline 5 02/23/15

· Typed Annotated Bibliography 5 03/09/15

· Typed Introduction Draft 5 03/16/15

Points prior to writing the paper 20

Final Paper Due Dates:

· Draft Introduction changes incorporated in the final draft 5

· Final Introduction 10

· Literature Support 25

· Relationship to key stakeholders 10

· Relationship to HR strategic planning 10

· Summary 5

· Clearly written, appropriate use of language, no more than 10 10

grammatical errors, has a logical flow and transition

· Correct APA format used for citations and bibliography 5

Points for Final Paper 80

· Papers #1-5 04/06/15

· Papers #6-10 04/13/15

· Papers #11- 04/20/15