HR Research Paper – Written content – five pages in length not including cover page or reference page.

Research Paper
Proposal

HR Paper Proposal

The following items should be included in your paper
proposal:

1. 1-2 paragraphs detailing your topic of interest for your
research.

2. Cite at least 1 professional, peer-reviewed journal to
support research.

3. Possible topics include: Diversity in the workplace,
workplace violence, 360-degree assessments, and relevant current HR topics.

Be sure to get approval from your instructor before
proceeding.

HR Research Paper
Format

The following items should be included in your Final Paper:

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

2. Table of contents with outline of research paper’s
contents.

3. Abstract not required for short paper

4. Written content – five pages in length not including
cover page or reference page.

5. References and document in APA format

6. Use of 12-point Ariel, Courier, or Times New Roman font

7. Use of double line spacing in your document

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

Description for Human
Resources Research Paper

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

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).

e. Conclusions and/or
recommendations (use one and/or both in separate headings).

f. 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 sure your
conclusions or 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.”