Research Paper

The Research Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments as well as the implications of new knowledge. The seven-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experience. It may include explanation and examples from previous experience as well as implications for future application.

The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in organizational leadership.

Focus of the Research Paper

Select one of the following issues affecting the workplace and working environment. You may narrow the range of the topic by choosing a subtopic. Develop an seven-page paper that discusses the issue you have chosen, your subtopic if applicable, and how your topic has or is affecting the work environment you are currently part of. Also discuss how the problem(s) could be solved using various social controls (i.e. laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate investment) and explain what potential social or economics benefits may result if your recommended changes where implemented. In this paper, you must use a minimum of five sources to further research the subtopic you have identified. At least three of these sources must come from the ProQuest electronic collection
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Substance abuse.
Health, wellness, and health insurance.
Family and childcare issues for single head of households.
Race, ethnicity, gender identity.
Workplace crime and honest dealing.
Wage disparity across gender, race, and ethnicity.
Writing the Research Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be seven double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
Must include a cover page that includes:
Student's name
Course name and number
Name of paper
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
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Research and discuss John Brown's raid in Harper's Ferry, Virginia. What was the Northernand Southern responses to the raid as well as to Brown's execution? Why was this event a turning point for both sections (North and South)? Why would the South turn almost permanently to secession after 1859? Why would the Union go into the Civil War Singing "John Brown's Body?
(This is what the essay topic is about)

Sources such as databases--journals, and articles. Minimum of three outside sources. When citing sources within the paper use Chicago Style for the assignment.
Tidewater Community College is the college the paper written is for. Can use the library for additional sources

The paper consist of 1250 words double spaced Times New Roman font 12, 1-inch margins

Needs to have main themes and agruments and conclusion
Answer each prompt of the question throughly and provide supporting data for each point. Must have work cited page/bibilography.

research paper on Maslows hiearchy of needs that is directed more towards the work force in the criminal justice field and the impact these needs have on individual behavior in the organizational setting, but can contain some referances to other things as well. How it was developed and what it all means, the theory of it all needs to be included as well.

Research and discuss one of the following:

* Wage salary issues
* Employee benefits issues
* Job security and seniority issues

For the selected topic, do the following:

* Examine the reasons for employee grievances.
* Explain the implementation of collective bargaining and arbitration.
* Evaluate the role of the risk manager.
* Discuss how employee health interventions can help decrease costs.

apa style 4 pages, 300 words per page. one inch margins
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Research Design Project
SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT

Purpose: The signature assignment is the Research Design Project. The purpose of this project is to confirm that the student has acquired research skills sufficient to design a meaningful research project on their own and that it can be communicated appropriately in APA style.
Since this is an eight-week course, collecting data for your assignment would not be possible and is not part of this project. However, students are expected to adhere to scholarly journal writing standards by writing their project in the third person. Although you would have not collected data, it is expected that you write your Research Design Project in the past tense, which is the accepted tense when writing scientific research and scholarly manuscripts. You may choose a qualitative-
Directions: Develop a research design project on a topic of interest. Write a paper that explains the project using the headings and subheadings described below. As a rule of thumb, the average length of the Research Design Project runs between 12-15 pages, cover to cover. This signature assignment should include the following elements:
Title Page (APA Format)
Introduction
Significance of the study (explain why you selected the topic you did, and make connections to the literature on the topic)
Statement of the problem and purpose of the study

Problem Question:

How do school systems use data to implement strategies and drive instruction for elementary students?

Research question

Brief Review of the Literature

Three to five peer-reviewed research studies (must be from the last 5 years)
Review summary further establishes the significance of your study and problem statement

Design and Methodology
Based on the research design you have selected describe the following:

o Qualitative
Site or social network, research role, purposeful sampling strategies, data collection strategies, data management and analysis, and limitations of the design.


Reflection

o Justify why you feel a qualitative design is the best choice for this study?
o Explain how your research design and methodology informs the questions or hypotheses of this study?
o In what ways do you feel this study might contribute to the body of knowledge on this topic?
o How might the results of this type of study improve your own practice?
o How might the results of this study influence decisions made by your school or district?
o What do you feel are the biggest challenges or roadblocks for conducting this study?
o In what ways has this process of designing a research study influenced your own views of educational research?

References (APA format)
must be from the past 5 years


RUBRIC:

Introduction
Choice of topic
General statement of the problem
Specific research questions and/or hypotheses
Significance of the study ? Research topic is relevant and clearly established
Problem statement is concise and well-stated
Research questions and/or hypotheses are thoughtful, reasonable and clearly support the problem statement
Significance of the study is clearly stated and establishes the importance of the problem and need for the study
Brief Review of the Literature
(5 peer-reviewed research articles from past 5 years)


Review of the literature provides a thoughtful and purposeful overview of the educational issue that is being addressed
Review of the literature provides convincing support for the proposed study
Review of the literature includes 5 peer-reviewed research articles clearly connected to the purpose of the study
Design and Methodology ? Design and methodology for a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method study are clearly and accurately identified and present
? Researcher provides a rich and detailed picture of how study will be conducted including the subjects, site/social network selection and his/her role in the study
? Data collection and analysis procedures/strategies are logical and manageable, with reasonable potential for generating reliable data
? Limitations have been clearly stated and include strong discussion of potential threats to internal or external validity or to the reliability of the study

Reflection ? Demonstrates a strong justification for the chosen research design or paradigm
? Demonstrates a strong understanding of the research design process.
? Demonstrates a strong understanding of how to collect and analyze research data
? Demonstrates a clear respect and understanding for the value of research in developing sound educational theories and in the improvement of practice
Writing and Mechanics (Manuscript)
? Current APA Guidelines
? Academic voice and scholarly/ descriptive use of language
? Logical sequence of ideas, transitions between paragraphs and sentence structure
? Grammar, spelling and punctuation
? Clarity of writing ? Current APA guidelines were followed for citations, references, pagination, title page, and headings
? Academic voice and the use of scholarly/descriptive language is effectively incorporated
? Logical sequence of ideas and transitions between paragraphs are effectively made with excellent sentence structure
? Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors are non-existent
? Writing is clear, concise and easy to follow

Research Topic: Contrasting the benefits Internet technologies, specifically e-mail, instant messaging and electronic meetings, have provided employees and employers with the problems they have created. How are employers addressing these problems?

Research Description: Must use and describe 2 limiters to narrow the topic. Must use and describe a Specialty search engine in addition to a major search engine. The sources can't be older than 2006.

Summary: Statements of "fact" must be cited in the MLA format. Summary length can't exceed one single-spaced page in a word processing program with 1" margins and a 12 point font.

Annotated Bibliography: Must use 4 valid online sources that assist in reporting on the research topic. These sources must be accessible by anyone who reviews the posting and they need to be updated within 2006-08. The annotation for each source must be at least 8 sentences long and include 2 validity indicators in the validity statement.

Research question:
The purpose of this research is to determine how overweight/obese Service Members affect the Readiness of the Armed Forces/US Navy.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Problem
Chapter 2 - Design of the Study
Chapter 2 - Context of the Problem
Chapter 3 - Review of Related Literature and Research
Chapter 4 - Results and Findings
Chapter 5 - Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Please inlude:
Tables, statistics, research questions, and all other standard features.

Also include the Department of Defense Directive 1308.3 "DoD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs Procedures"

research the Presidents proposed healthcare system changes.

Examine how the proposed changes would impact your states public health insurance program (use IL)

* Overall, would your state benefit from the proposed changes or would it experience greater challenges?
* What barriers do you see in implementing the proposed changes?

No direct quotes. 300 words per page
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research paper that addresses drug addiction and crime. and investigates possible solutions for the problem.

discuss the different roles of the church, the family, and the community with ample examples and support for each area.

incorporate biblical examples in the paper.

the paper will be submitted through SafeAssign.

references should be within the past 5 years.

incorporate these sources:
Zabransky, T. (2007). Methamphetamine in the Czech Republic. Journal of Drug Issues. 37, 156-180.

Cardoso, F.H. Gaviria, C. Zedillo, Ernesto. (2009, February 23). The War on Drugs is a Failure. The Wall Street Journal

Abt Associates Inc. (2009). 2008 ADAM II Report

Klein, A.R. (2009). Practical Implications of Current Domestic Violence Research: For Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judges

Fry, Smith, Bruno, OKeefe & Miller (2007). Benzodiazepine And Pharmaceutical Opioid Misuse And Their Relationship To Crime

Research Paper

I will need a (4) four-page research paper on the topic below for my AMERICAN GOVERNMENT course.

Requirements:

Must use a minimum of four resources.
Must use at least one print source other than the textbook (books, magazines, encyclopedias, journals, etc).
Use MLA format
Each paper must be 4 pages in length (double spaced).

Please follow exact descriptions, answering each part thoroughly.
There is also a scoring rubric on how this research paper will be graded.


RESEARCH PAPER DESCRIPTION:

In the 1990s, we saw the end of the Cold War Era and the development of democracy in the former super power and great rival of the United States, the U.S.S.R.

1) Trace the development of Communism in the Soviet Union and its satellite states as well as their transition to a capitalist economy and a democratic form of government.

2) Be sure to explain the reasons for the eventual collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe and the hardships these countries faced as they moved to a capitalist economy.

3) End your paper with some of your own ideas on how these countries might have transitioned to capitalism more smoothly.



How Your Research Paper will be Evaluated:

Introduction: 15 Points
Clear thesis statement that expresses the argument, goals, and/or main focus of the paper. Thesis statement should be easily recognizable. 5
Introduces topic with general background information and outlines a road-map with development of supporting ideas; provide an overview of what the reader can expect to learn. 5
Effectively grabs readers attention and makes them want to read on. 5

Body: 20 Points
Transitions effectively indicate relationships among supporting points, as well as relationship between supporting points and thesis. 4
Each paragraph focuses on one subject. 4
Presents both factual information AND original analysis, interpretation, and/or explanation by student. 8
Effective summarizing, paraphrasing, or quotation of source information. 4

Conclusion: 10 Points
Summarizes thesis and main supporting points logically. 5
Effective/motivational closing remark. Wraps the paper up nicely. 5
Mechanics: 10 Points
Proper mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation, complete sentences, agreement, etc). 5
Logical and clear organization of ideas from beginning to end; well written. 5

Specific to Assignment (American Government): 45 Points
Length: 3-4 pgs. = 10 pts. 10
Parenthetical citations within text of paper crediting sources of information and/or quotation of sources in proper MLA format. 10
Variety of Sources ??" books, magazines, Internet. 10
Works Cited/Bibliography in proper MLA format. 10
Title 5

Total Score on Paper 100

Research paper on chef Thomas Keller, his contribution to the enhancement of professional cooking.
Only one website permitted as a source. Make sure you cite the sources if you copy it from somewhere. Professor getting electronic version of this paper and will check it for plagiarism.

Research Paper
It's preferred that you research the association of music or musical concepts within the context of your major course of study. For instance, education majors may wish to explore the practiceor history of music in the classroom. Business majors may wish to investigate financial issues related to music licensing, music downloading, etc. Medical students may write about music in therapy, occupational hazards of musicianship, or about the physiology or psychology of performance. A list of sources consulted during your research should be included. Please consult with your instructor should you need help choosing a topic. Your paper should be three pages in length, double-spaced, written in 12 pt font, and conform to MLA guidelines. Please include a list of sources cited

Research Paper
A five (5) page research paper is required for this course. The topic of your paper must be related to the prevention or investigation of child abuse. The five pages DO NOT include the cover page or reference page. If you are not familiar with doing a college quality paper then ask QUESTIONS.
A web site that provides information on how to site sources is: http://myrin.ursinus.edu/help/resrch_guides/cit_style_mla.htm#one

Research and describe the Leadership Theories of Max Weber (1948), James MacGregor Burns (1978), and Daniel Goleman (1995).You must write a 750-800 word paper (12 point, 1-inch margins and double-spaced following APA writing style guidelines that include cites and a reference page). with a minimum of 250 words on each of the 3 theories in which you will address the major themes, concepts, your thoughts, and opinions (positive and negative) on the contemporary leadership theories of Weber, Burns, and Goleman.

Research Paper. Each student is required to write a 5-6 page (minimum) term paper on an instructor-approved environmental topic. Papers will be submitted according to APA guidelines.

The effect of red tide on manatees

Research Participative Management (1930s) theory and prepare literature review and an analysis of that theory.
Locate at least five (5) different peer-reviewed articles pertaining to the theory and prepare an annotated bibliography. Prepare an 800 word paper that analyzes the theory, using the following questions:
a. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this theory?
b. What research has validated this theory?
c. In what ways is this theory relevant to a 21st manager?
d. What are some examples of how this theory has been applied

Research topic: altruism and gender differences
Here is some information for the Method section: using participates at a University in psychology research methods class. About 33 participates splite between two rooms. Will be giving same test to each room. A survey will be used, on it they will indicate which gender they are then using a present situation which involves different degree of helping. The participates will rate how likely they are to help on likert scale. T-test Two level independent variable (male and female).

A good resource to find articles is on PsycInfo. I need to be able to locate the articles. If you need further information and clearification please let me know.




Proposal Guidelines Requirements


Introduction/Literature Review

The primary function of the introduction is to justify the study described in the report and to help the reader understand why the particular study was conducted
1. An introduction to the topic under study. Establish the importance of the study.
2. A brief review of the research findings and theories related to the topic. Put this research topic in the context of what has been done previously. If nothing is available on your exact topic, be broad.
3. A statement of the problem to be addressed by the research (identifying an area in which knowledge is incomplete). While reviewing the literature, find a problem or gap in our current knowledge.
4. A statement of the purpose of the present research (to solve the problem identified, but perhaps only a specific part of it). Tell the reader what part of the problem you are going to solve.
5. A description of any predictions about the outcome and of the hypotheses used to generate those predictions. Write in complete sentences your working hypotheses, not null hypotheses.


Method section
The Method section tells the reader exactly how the study was conducted. In this section you describe the participants, materials, and procedures used. Be sure to use the appropriate subsection headings with APA format.

Participants
1. Specify the nature and size of the sample tested. Report the overall number of participants, gender, age, and other relevant demographics (at this time you have limited info).
2. Summarize how participants were selected.
Materials
1. Describe the materials you will use in your study. Did you borrow questions from other sources (this is OK, just give credit where credit is due)?
2. If you use measures, include them as appendices in your paper.
3. Include all other information you will measure and how you plan to record the info.
Procedure
1. Give a complete account of how you will conduct your study. Describe the conditions under which participants will be tested. How long will it take to complete your experiment? (Max. 5 min)
2. Include any special instructions and/or debriefing information.
3. Provide enough information so that another research could replicate your study.



APA Format

Focus on incorporating all APA details including a title page and reference section. Basic Formatting
1. One inch margins on all four sides of the page
2. 12 pt. Times New Roman throughout, no changes in font or font size
3. Running head and page number inside the top margin
4. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, noun-verb agreement all correctly followed
5. Formal writing style: write in complete sentences, no contractions, no abbreviations unless APA-approved

References
1. References cited correctly in text as paraphrases (no direct quotes).
2. Separate reference page
3. Reference page includes all references you cited in the paper (remember you have to have at least 6 references from peer-reviewed journal articles).


A good resource to find articles is on PsycInfo. I need to be able to locate the articles.

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Research Paper based on this question:

"Has OSHA's increased emphasis on compliance inspections at health care facitilites resulted in higher levels of OSHA compliance?"



The paper should be double spaced with 1" margins and 12 pt font.

Research Paper Topic: Steps to initiate a cultural change in an organization.

The research paper should be 6-8 pages in length. The font must be times roman. The cover pages and reference pages are not included in the eight pages. The paper must be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Must use information from the following 8 bibliographic references and two journals,



Must use the following 3 bibliographic references plus 3 more:
Ott, J. S. (1991). Public management: The essential readings. Nelson Hall, Inc.
Kearney, R., and Berman, E. (1999). Public sector performance: Management, motivation, and measurement. Westview Press, Inc.
McKevitt, D. (1994). Public sector management: Theory critique and practice. Sage Publishers, Inc.



Must use information from the following Journals:

Journal Article one: Inside collaborative Networks: Ten Lessons for public managers.

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Journal Article two: Citizen-centered collaborative public management.


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Research politics and trade, finding at least five different references/sources. Using what you studied in this unit, address the following question: When looking at the U.S. and our trading partners, how do political factors impact trade policy and the balance of payments?

Research the following information for the two concentration areas / disciplines (Womens Studies and Communication.) This means you will be answering each of the following prompts twice ??" once for each of the two disciplines.

Use the headings below as section headings in the paper, and be sure to address each of the prompts thoroughly. The response to each of the following prompts deserves to be at least 1 page of well-written, well-researched information for each of the disciplines.

1) Research Questions
What are scholars involved in each of the disciplines trying to find out? List several relevant and timely questions that academic researchers are currently investigating in each of these fields. If the specific discipline is too broad to answer this question, use a specific sub-field within the discipline. Be sure to provide specific examples of research questions from recent academic journals (and cite the sources).

2) ResearchMethods/Techniques
What methods or techniques do researchers use to answer their research questions ??" in each of the disciplines? Methods are established ways of gathering information or data. Different disciplines use different types of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. A survey is one example of a method. Be specific and use examples.
Briefly describe several current studies (articles) from each of the disciplines.

Sources:
Cite at least two academic research journals associated with each of the disciplines.

*Research Paper instructions from my professor:

-Your paper must be a minimum of 1000 words and must be free of grammatical and spelling errors. Your writing style must be clear and concise, and resources must be cited properly using APA style.

-You are tasked with assisting in the staffing of a new crime laboratory. Not only are you responsible for ensuring that qualified individuals are hired but you must also establish policies that guarantee that quality analysis is the norm. Use what you have learned from this weeks readings and discuss what specific policies you would implement to meet the aforementioned goals.

-If necessary, support your plan with other SCHOLARLY RESEARCH citing the source(s) that you use.

*Class reading assignment for which this assignment is based:

Over the last 30 years the forensic science community has been proactive in assessing how problems that have occurred within the profession can be used as opportunities for improvement. Scientist certification and laboratory accreditation are two avenues that have been utilized to address issues that have been self-identified and/or suggested by the critics. Read the following:

Bartos (2012). No Forensic Background? No Problem. http://www.propublica.org/article/no-forensic-background-no-problem

Mihalovich & Matheson (2009). Certification of Criminalists. http://ag.ca.gov/meetings/tf/pdf/criminalists_cert.pdf

ASCLD/LAB-International (2010). Program Overview. http://www.ascld-lab.org/documents/AL-PD-3041.pdf

Finally, open the link below and find the Scientific Working Groups Funded by NIJ table. Open any two of the SWG websites and investigate the objectives of that discipline specific group. http://www.nij.gov/topics/forensics/lab-operations/standards/scientific-working-groups.htm

Research a company at which you would like to work (not your current employer) and write a paper in which you:
1. Create a brief job description for a position within the company you research that you would like to fill.
2. Discuss ways that goal setting could be used to motivate your performance after you fill the position.
3. Analyze your own reactions to stressful situations and discuss the steps you could take to manage the stress associated with your new position.
4. Imagining yourself in the position you have described, discuss how you would address nonverbal and cultural barriers to communication.
5. Include three (3) external peer-reviewed sources to support your position.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
? Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
? Explain the variety of motivational theories and job design considerations.
? Determine how workplace stress contributes to individual performance.
? Assess how the communication process impacts an organization.
? Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational behavior.
? Write clearly and concisely about organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics.

Research the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946.
Write a 1,050- to 1,750- word paper on the state?s tort claims act where you reside or on the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946. Explain how it applies to local justice and to security agencies. What are the issues of risk related to civil liability as it applies to crime, justice, and security organizations?

Research Paper on Charles Dickens; focus on his use of arbitrary and hypocritical societies in his writings

MLA format.
five secondary sources (written by others about charles dickens) in addition to primary sources.
quotes may not be more than 1/5 of paper
no font larger than 13

Focus must be on the literature charles dickens produced. Should be be about common themes among his work or significance in his works. The five secondary sources must be about charles dickens writings not by charles dickens.

SPECIAL NOTE: I askes for 8 citations, I would like 5 of those to be charged towards the secondary sources. I only need 3 primary sources.