Papers are expected to be 10 to 15 pages in length (double-spaced).
The paper should include the following:
a) Table of Contents
b) Introduction
c) Background
d) Current thinking
e) Conclusion
f) References
g) Supplemental materials
The introduction should include why this paper is being done; what is the point. The background provides a summary of the issue or case. Current thinking covers current literature relating to the topic. For the area of relationship to current or other organizations, explain how the topic fits with the organization. The conclusion is what you think should be done to improve where you work and/or justify current policy/operations. There should be at least six references from journal articles, textbooks, or government publications (excluding textbooks from this course).
Supplemental materials to be attached to the end of the paper may include a specific policy or procedure in effect in your organization or personnel manual. Permission to use the material must be obtained, and the issue of confidentiality must be observed. Inability or failure to attach these materials will not adversely impact on grading.