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Final Paper - Akiona

Shelley has this APA paper project due at the end of Week 16. I'm embedded in her class and there is a guide for it.


BUSAD 274 – Akiona

Final Paper assignment

  • Written in APA format – Title page , double space, 1” margins, Times Roman 12 font, References page
  • Minimum of 5 pages of content  (not including title page, abstract or reference page)
  • Title Page Required.  Abstract Required.  Reference Page Required.
  • In addition to your textbook, use at least three additional sources to support the paper.  Sources should be correctly cited in the paper and listed on your references.  References should be from professional and academic sources.
  • Your writing should reflect your thoughts and opinions and what you discovered through your research (MJC takes a very dim view of plagiarism and it will not be tolerated)
  • Be sure to cite your sources in the body of your text as well as on your reference page. Cites should meet APA requirements.
  • Your paper should be well organized, and professionally written.  An introduction and conclusions should be included.  Your introduction should outline the issue(s), the body of the paper should discuss and support the opening statements and end with a conclusion.  A reference page should be last, and should correctly cite all the sources used.

Final Paper Topics can be chosen from the topics covered in our text.  However, you are not limited to those and may propose a topic of your interest for approval.  Some examples are below, but you are by no means limited to these: 

  • Recent changes in laws affecting the workplace/recent court rulings
  • COVID-19 Impacts on HR
  • Electronic recruitment methods
  • Discrimination in the Workplace (pick one only: sex, race, religion, age, disability, etc.)
  • Impact of the increased minimum wage on organizations
  • Health Benefits
  • Talent Management
  • Training and Development
  • HR Strategic Planning
  • Employee / Employer relations
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • OSHA
  • Workmen's Compensation