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Based on your last name as it appears on Blackboard you will be…
Based on your last name as it appears on Blackboard you will be assigned a topic below:
Last name letter range –
Last names starting with:
Topics assigned based on last name
-No Changes Allowed-
A-B
Soft Skills for today’s workplace
C-G
Leadership Skills for teamwork settings
H-P
Work-Life Balance and Productivity
R-S
Professional Development
T-Z
Building professional relationships and resolving conflict with others
Instructions
Introduction: This assignment establishes your topic and some of your main ideas that you will use to build upon for the upcoming Presentation and Final Assignment later in the semester. For this Project Plan the introduction needs to be in your own words. Start by writing a short summary (200 words) of why the assigned topic is usefull and practical and how learning about this topic will help you in your career.
3 Short Summaries:
NOTE: Have a complete APA Reference above each summary.
Find a minimum of 3 sources/articles from the list below and write a brief summary of each source (100 words) and explain why you chose the source to help you learn about your topic (50 words). You may have to search and read a few from each publication.
Develop 3 Questions you want to answer in your presentation and report. See this guide for developing research questions: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/research_papers/generating_questions_and_topics_workshop.html
Conclusion:
Write a brief (150-200 word) conclusion that summarizes the main ideas and what you would like to learn more about for your final presentation and report that will be based on this topic.
Full APA References List
Important Reminder: You are required to have a complete and accurate APA Reference List that is properally formatted in APA style: https://library.senecacollege.ca/apa/examples
Formatting and Citation Requirements: APA – https://library.senecacollege.ca/apa
APA Title Page
APA formatted writing (Times New Roman, Size 12 Font, double spaced).
Do not add extra spaces between paragraphs.
In-text citations throughout (for paraphrasing and quotes).
Full APA references for any and all sources/articles/websites used.
Academic Integrity Policy is in full effect.
The writing must be your own, do your own work. Of course, you will discuss, summarize and quote information from sources/the internet, but you must cite and reference them properly.
NOTE: Marks will be deducted for errors and violations.
Required Sources: One from 3 different publications – of the following sources:NOTE: you need one from the NyTimes, one from HBR, and one from the Economist (or another similar type of source).
Required: New York Times (NyTimes) Corner Office
Website: https://www.nytimes.com/column/corner-office
Seneca Library Access:
Required: Harvard Business Review
Website: https://hbr.org/
Seneca Library Access: https://senecacollege.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01SENC_INST/goqo0g/alma997139891603226
Optional: The Economist – or one from the list below…
Website: https://www.economist.com
Seneca Library Access: https://senecacollege.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01SENC_INST/goqo0g/alma997139741103226
Alternate optional sources: Bloomberg, Barrons, Forbes and Fortune
You can search for these online and through the Seneca Library website: https://library.senecacollege.ca/
—For some tips and tools to help you with this assignment you can also review this websites:APA Citation Guide: https://library.senecacollege.ca/apaGenerating Research Questions:
Generating Questions & Topics Workshop – Purdue OWL® – Purdue University
https://uwaterloo.ca/writing-and-communication-centre/resources-develop-research-question
The Learning Portal – How to Research https://tlp-lpa.ca/research/how-to-research
