The research paper will be 6 double-spaced pages in text length, not including cover page, Table of Contents, References, or Appendices. The Paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.
The purpose of this paper is to take a narrow leadership topic and do an in-depth review of the current literature on this topic. This is a library research paper and you must use at least 10 different current scholarly sources (2018- PRESENT), in addition to the textbooks. Be sure to use published journal articles as your sources, not less-reliable Internet web sites. Reference your paper very carefully and tightly.
Appearance, punctuation, grammar, neatness, and spelling count. This must be a professional looking paper to receive full credit. Paper should have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference section. Paper should also have a Table of Contents and appropriate headings and sub-headings in the body of the paper. Be sure to use the required title page. Write transition sentences between sections so that the reader knows where you are going and why. Note that this is a research paper. Avoid all first person pronouns and personal opinion.
You may choose from the list of topics below or suggest one of your own to the instructor. *** Suggested Topics for Research Papers (Be sure to relate topic specifically to Leadership Research)
1. Transformational leadership
Students must use Mandatory Template, see attached, which includes the following sections:
· Introduction of Chosen Leadership Topic
· Literature Review
· Reflection
· Conclusion