Select one of the topics listed below and write at least a seven page research paper. The title page and reference page is included in the seven page minimum requirement. Write the paper in your own words and use the American Psychological Association style format, (APA). Compose your paper using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins throughout the paper. You should write five full pages.

A title page should include the topic title, your name, course name and date. You should number the pages in the header. See the “APA Example” in the “Course Resources” page. If you use direct quotes, it should be to emphasize a specific point that you are trying to make and direct quotes should not be more than 10% of your overall paper. You should have a minimum of four references and all references used should be listed on your reference page and properly cited in-text.

Your references should be from professional published journals, magazines and books. You’re encouraged to cite and reference the course textbook; however, it should not be used as one of the required research sources. Course textbooks, course notes or lecture notes are not approved references. . Your research paper should start with an introduction and end with a conclusion. Your paper should be your original writing and will be submitted through the college software program, Turnitin for authenticity.

Papers that have been previously submitted from other courses will not be accepted. Select one of the following topics listed below to write your research paper. To ensure the maximum number of points, review the grading rubric and the “General Writing Guidelines” on the “Course Resources” page. Also, feel free to download and use the APA Template, also ion the “Course Resources” page. 

Topics

1. Employment Recruitment

2. Workplace Ethics

3. Family Medical Leave Act

4. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

5. Employment Discrimination

6. Affirmative Action

7. Performance Appraisals

8. Labor Unions

9. Retirement Programs (Drop program, 401k, deferred compensation, pension)

10. Succession Planning