The final research paper topic is “creation and implementation of a new performance appraisal system or method of conducting performance appraisals.”
Prepare an outline of what you plan to cover in your research paper. Your outline should also include a sentence or two (with citations) regarding content and direction in each section.
I. Introduction (2 – 3 paragraphs) (cite)
A.The topic of interest or main idea
B.Problem statement (why)
C.Background of the problem
II.Main body – Section 1 (4 – 6 paragraphs) (cite)
A.Extent of problem
1.What?
2.Why?
3.When?
B. Who and how of the problem (cite)
1.Examples
2.Facts
III.Body – Section 2
A.Cause and effect (cite)
1.This is/was the problem, and this is the solution
IV.Body – Section 3
A.Possible solutions
1.What measures must be taken
2.What will work and what will not
3.Probability
V. Conclusion (cite)
A.Summarize relating back to introduction/problem
