Human Resource Management

HRPaperProposalThefollowingitemsshouldbeincludedinyourpaperproposal

:1.1-2 paragraphs detailing your topic ofinterest foryourresearch.

2.Citeat least1 professional, peer-reviewed journal tosupportresearch

3.Possible topics include:

Diversity in the workplace, workplace violence, 360-degree assessments, and relevant current

HRtopics

.Besuretogetapprovalfromyourinstructorbeforeproceeding.

Submit your Paper Proposalto the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDTof Module 2. (TheDropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.)

HR Research PaperFormatThefollowingitemsshouldbeincludedinyourFinalPaper

:1.Cover page with project description, your name, date, class name, and professor’s name

.2.Table of contents withoutline of research paper’s contents

.3.Abstract not required for short paper

4.Written content-five pagesin length not includingcover page or reference page

5.Referencesand documentin APA format

6.Useof12-point Ariel, Courier, or Times New Romanfont

7.Use of double line spacing in your document

8.Inclusion of the areas of analysis discussed in the next section.

Description forHumanResourcesResearch Paper

1. Select a concise, narrow, and well-defined topic that can be covered in fivepages.

2. You may choose from any one of the hundreds of topics listed in your textbook,but the topic must be narrow and concise enough to cover in five pages

3. Your research paper must be divided into logical headings and the layout should adhere to the following suggestions

:a. Title Page –case name, course name, your name, date, and professor’s name

.b. Introduction and/or background (use one and/or both in separate headings)

.c. Current situation, statement of problem, issues addressed (use one and/or both in separate headings)

.d. Analysis of issues, addressing the problems, answering the questions (use one and/or both in separate headings).d. Conclusions and/or recommendations (use one and/or both in separate headings).

e. Reference(s) heading

f. APA format used for complete document

.4. Your research paper must make sound conclusions and/or recommendations based on your research findings about the topic. Make sureyourconclusionsor recommendations present something unique or profound in nature and are not a rehash of information in the textbook.

5. Your research paper must include significant reference to Saint Leo’s core value of respect,which is defined as:“Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all individuals' unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to excellence in our work. Our community's strength depends on the unity and diversity of our people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.