Description Assignment: Short Paper # 5 The Title and the 'Main body of Discussion' of this Short ...

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Description Assignment: Short Paper # 5 The Title and the 'Main body of Discussion' of this Short Paper must include the topics and issues discussed in Chapters 8 (Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion) of the required textbook (Donald Klingner/John Nalbandian/Jareed Llorens, “Public Personnel Management: Context and Strategies” Routledge Seventh Edition 2018 ( ISBN: 978-1-138-28120-2) or Earlier edition. Students should provide additional 2-3 citations from outside the Text Book. The Short Paper should maintain an orderly theme, including an Introduction, Main body of Discussion and Conclusion. Papers should be long (1800-2000 words) Short Paper Guidelines The topic/title of a short paper will be chosen by the student reviewing chapters assigned for that short paper. The short paper should be submitted by the due dates. They should be typed with a cover page indicating the topic and due date. All short papers must be typed and completed in (1800-2000), with 3-4 appropriate references in APA or Chicago style. Students will submit a total of 8 short papers over the course of the term (25 points each). How to write an Excellent Short Paper While one may have his/her own idea about how to write a (1800-2000 words) long Short Paper, I thought it might be a good idea to provided some guidelines, as all Eight Short Papers will carry a big chunk of your grade. To write an excellent and professional Short Paper, please follow the following Guidelines Read all the assigned materials including the text books Make sure that the Title of your Short Paper reads like a statement - indicating the issues, ideas, and analysis covered inside your paper. Focus on the issues and concepts in the assigned materials (It may be a good idea to take the lead from the contents of the assigned materials and discussions in the class) Try to conceptualize a few themes based on your readings. Discuss these themes in the main body of your paper in a critical and meaningful manner. Make sure the main body of your paper deals with the pros and cons of your chosen topic. Write a conclusive comment of one paragraph to half page. This conclusive statement should exhibit your own creativity and analysis. Please keep in mind, this part is very important, because it may make or break your grade. Whenever necessary citation should be provided. Under no circumstance, don’t write a Paper which is down loaded stuff from somewhere else – without your own input. This will be considered plagiarism.