Research Paper - 17 points

Your proposal provided the foundation for the HRM or OD concept, issue, or trend that
your research paper will explore(i.e., The new psychological contract and its impact on
retention).
Your research paper should include the following -

Cover Page .50 (include assignment title, research topic name, your name, course, date)
Abstract (one paragraph summary of paper - see APA)-2 pts
Table of Contents .50 pt
Topic/Concept Definition 2 pts
Current Research on the subject (last 5 years) 3 pts
Workplace Trends/Practices 3 pts
Pros and Cons 2 pts
Key Learnings 2 pts
Conclusion 1 pt
References/Bibliography (no references over 5 years old - at least two journal articles) 1
pt
Appendix (if you have charts, graphs, or pictures)- may increase grade by 1 pt for
inclusion

All papers are to be sent via the Drop box prior to the 4th chat session. Late papers will
be reduced by 2 points. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors will reduce the grade
by up to 1 point.

Dropbox Assignment Submission Procedures

To submit to the Dropbox, click on the Dropbox tab at the top of this course content
frame. Click on the Submit an Assignment link. Choose the Dropbox Basket titled Week
4 Assignment 1. Click the Add Attachments button to browse for the assignment
document on your computer that you would like to submit. After attaching this document,
you may add comments to your instructor in the Comments field if you wish, then click
the