Please see the information below. I would prefer the ES to be formed as shown in the second example using the directions from Purdue because the information is closer to an Abstract. Please contact me if you have any questions. You can choose either an Abstract or an ES for your Capstone project.
Executive Summary from Purdue Owl.com Directions
The government and some companies have begun to request executive summaries at the beginning of a long report. An executive summary is a one-page statement of the problem, the purpose of the communication, and a summary of the results, conclusions, and recommendations. The same considerations of readers and situation should guide your executive summaries.
Abstract
Use the following guidelines when writing the abstract. Begin with a wow statement illuminating the business problem under study. Identify the population or organization you are researching. Identify three themes that morphed from the investigation. Present statistical results to substantiate your business problem. Describe how these data may contribute to social change (use the word social change and identify who specifically may benefit). Ensure the first line in the abstract is not indented. Ensure abstract does not exceed one page, but should be about one page with the final submission. Use plural verbs with data (e.g., the data were). Write all numbers as digits (i.e., 1, 2, 10, 20) and not spelled out unless at the beginning of a sentence. Add an abbreviation in parentheses after spelling out a term in full only if the abbreviation is used again in the abstract.
An example of my Abstract is presented below (although all elements shown would not apply to your work).
A WOW statement could simply be a stat indicating why the project is important to the business industry as a whole. The statement is a one line attention-grabbing statement.
Disengaged employees cost U.S. research hospitals approximately $29 million per year, compromising organizational growth. The purpose of this exploratory, single-case study was to discover how employee disengagement might compromise an animal research facility’s business growth and integrity. Guided by the theory of psychological capital, this study gathered interview data from 10 animal care employees who discussed their perceptions leading to engagement or disengagement while working at the facility. Findings from these interview data were with meeting notes and survey results from past employee engagement meetings to enhance the trustworthiness of the results. Key themes were to (a) revise the timekeeping policy to promote a better work/life balance, (b) adapt a metric to reestablish quality expectations and a strategy for noncompliance, and (c) provide counsel for an immediate change in communication style from one manager. The characterization of the negative organizational and social effects of employee disengagement was consistent with the study findings and the literature review. The results of this research study might show improvements in employee satisfaction and contribute to social change by informing facility leaders on the challenges and opportunities faced by animal care employees while working at the selected location. Increased engagement will encourage improved performance and teamwork, ultimately improving animal welfare and increasing the likelihood of successful animal research.
I hope this information helps you form your work. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks!
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