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

B.Restate argument