Grades will be based on attendance, presentations and the instructor's observation of group discussion. The topic must be proposed in writing and approved in writing in advance by the instructor. The proposal will consist of a narrative statement of purpose, a topic outline, and a preliminary bibliography. Your research should rely substantially on scholarly journals, such as Public Administration Review , Administrative Science Quarterly , Academy of Management Review , Harvard Business Review , Personnel Psychology , Journal of Applied Psychology , etc. Do not rely on the textbook except as one starting point in your search for more detailed material.
Proposals are due by midterm.
The approved proposal is to be attached to the final copy of the paper, which is due by the last class meeting before the final examination. The research paper is expected to display, at the graduate level, adequate research skills, proper documentation, the ability to analyze and organize information to accomplish the paper's purpose, and effective written communication. It will be graded on these points. Absence from case discussions will affect your grade. One such absence will be excused.