Research Paper#1
TOPIC: How might a company’s business strategy affect the external competitive policies and techniques of its Total Compensation system?
The requirements for your research papers are:
1. An abstract of no more than ½ double-spaced pages will accompany each research paper.
2. Each research paper shall be a minimum of 5 full double-spaced pages, exclusive of the abstract and bibliography.
3. Each research paper shall be supported by no fewer than 3 non-text sources and all sources shall be professionally attributed in the document and included in a bibliographic listing at the conclusion of the paper. You may use your textbook as a source.
4. Effectively define the topic and include an overview of your research findings.
5. In detail and with supporting examples and documentation, present your research findings objectively.
6. Summarize your research conclusions and add your own commentary based on your own experiences.
7. Use clear
and professional writing and format.
Evaluation
| CRITERIA | Deficient (0 – 5 Points) | Proficient (6 – 8 Points) | Exemplary (9 – 10 Points) | Points Possible | |
| 1. | Topic approval | Topic was not approved | Topic was approved after the specified approval date | Topic was approved as required | 10 |
| 2. | Paper submitted on time | Paper was submitted more than a week late | Paper was submitted within a week of deadline | Paper was submitted on or before the deadline | 10 |
| 3. | Abstract included | Abstract was missing or inadequate | Abstract is presented, but may not be clear or complete | Abstract is clear and complete | 10 |
| 4. | Paper length | Paper is less than 3 full double-spaced pages | Paper meetings minimum 3 full double-spaced pages. | Paper exceeds 3 full double-spaced pages. | 10 |
| 5. | Paper sources and documentation | Paper has fewer than 3 non-text sources | Paper meets 3 non-text source & documenting requirements | Paper exceeds minimum source and documentation requirements | 10 |
| 6. | Paper overview | Does not provide an adequate overview or is missing. | Overview is presented, though may not be clear or complete. | Overview is clearly presented and complete | 10 |
| 7. | Research findings | Research findings are superficial, subjective and inadequately documented | Research findings are may not be clear, complete, objective or well documented. | Research findings are complete, clear, objective and well documented. | 20 |
| 8. | Research summary | Research summary is missing or inadequate | Research summary is presented, but may not be clear and complete | Research summary is clear and complete | 10 |
| 9. | Clear and professional writing and format | Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed | Few errors that do not impede professional presentation | Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free | 10 |
| Total Points: | 100 |
