Essay Instructions: This is for an outline and annotated bibliography for my final paper on case study #5 listed below.
Case Study#5 Industrial Organizational Psychology: Motivation
Jasmine is the manager of a large retail store. Her staff lacks motivation to meet stated goals, resulting in sales numbers that are way down for the year. After being called into the corporate offices, her direct supervisor has tasked Jasmine with adjusting her leadership style and making organizational and environmental changes in the local store to motivate her team to meet the next quarter?s sales goals. If the goals are not met, she will face being removed as manager and all the staff being replaced.
The Paper:
1. Must be two pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student?s name (Joseph Saad)
c. Course name and number (ABS 200)
d. Instructor?s name (Ruth, Scott)
e. Date submitted (July 7th 2014)
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. View the Critical Thinking Community website for further assistance.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and summarizes supporting evidence.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources
7. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Title Goes Here Again (page after title page)
INTRODUCTION and THESIS STATEMENT
I. Define applied behavioral science. Clearly define applied behavioral science and the area of psychology from which the case study is explored. Here you would provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
1. If needed, you can include a support for the sub-point above. If you do, once again, you would simply provide another couple of sentences to support the point.
2. If needed, you can include more support for the sub-point above. If you do, once again, you would simply provide another couple of sentences to support the point.
II. Identifies potential sources or causes. Identify the potential source(s) and/or cause(s) of the issue that is/are relevant to the selected case study (genetic, environmental, social, cultural, organizational, etc.). Again, provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
III. Psychological theory. Examine the case study by applying one psychological theory of your choice. Provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
IV. Relevant trends. Describe scientific research that is relevant to your selected case study. Include past and current findings and note any key changes. Identify any relevant trends in working with your intended population. Provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
V. Pro/cons. Detail a suggested plan of action for moving forward and include the advantages and disadvantages of?Provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
VI. Steps to build rapport. Specify what you would do to build rapport with the clients in the selected case study. Provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
VII. Ethical considerations. State ethical considerations relevant to this case. Provide a couple of well-developed sentences about the main point.
A. Support for your major point would go here. Please provide another couple of well-developed sentences (in other words, not just four or five words), in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
B. Once again, here you would provide support for your major point and provide a couple of well-developed sentences, in which you summarize research or thoughts that may support or disagree with the point.
CONCLUSION restate your THESIS
In addition to your outline, submit a one- to two- page annotated bibliography of the scholarly sources you plan to utilize for your Final Paper. Each source must include the complete APA-formatted citation as well as a summary paragraph. The summary paragraph should contain four to five well-developed sentences in your own words (do not use the abstract included with journal articles) that summarizes the source and describes its applicability to your selected topic. You are required to use a minimum of six scholarly sources that are cited according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Examples of scholarly sources include peer-reviewed journal articles, research studies, professional websites with authored material, and government websites. Popular Internet sites (e.g., Wikipedia, Newsweek, New York Times) are not considered scholarly sources. The sources you select for this week?s assignment will also be used for writing your Final Paper.
Annotated Bibliography
[These are examples only. If you use this document to create your assignment, please remove these instructions and the examples below.]
Adler, A. (1956). The individual psychology of Alfred Adler. New York. Harper & Row.
An annotation is a summary. So here you would simply include a summary of the source you reviewed for your outline and eventually your paper. Basically, you are telling your reader what this article or resource is about. You should also point out how this is applicable to your paper topic. The length will vary, but a good goal would be four or five well-developed sentences.
Klein, E., Herron, T., & Belcher, J. (2013). Attachment in the online classroom. Educational Psychology, 21, 101-125. doi: 10.1111/s10-0.
Again, simply include a summary of the source you reviewed for your outline and eventually your paper. Tell your reader what this article or resource is about and how it is applicable to your paper topic. Remember, you want to try and include four or five well-developed sentences.
LeFrancois, G. (2011). Psychology: The human puzzle. San Diego: CA, Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
Again, simply include a summary of the source you reviewed for your outline and eventually your paper. Tell your reader what this article or resource is about and how it is applicable to your paper topic. Remember, you want to try and include four or five well-developed sentences.
Perkins, C., & Murphy, E. (2006). Identifying and measuring individual engagement in critical thinking in online discussions: An exploratory case study. Educational Technology & Society, 9, 298-307.
Again, simply include a summary of the source you reviewed for your outline and eventually your paper. Tell your reader what this article or resource is about and how it is applicable to your paper topic. Remember, you want to try and include four or five well-developed sentences.
Zimmer, C. (2008). The search for intelligence. Scientific American, 299, 68-69.
Again, simply include a summary of the source you reviewed for your outline and eventually your paper. Tell your reader what this article or resource is about and how it is applicable to your paper topic. Remember, you want to try and include four or five well-developed sentences.
