Outline of Final Paper
Review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five. Then, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Review the "Sample: Outline."
Format your outline for the Final Paper according to the "Sample: Outline." (NOTE: In the "Sample: Outline," it states that the thesis statement is the last one to three sentences of the introduction. However, the thesis statement must be one sentence in length and the last sentence of the introduction.)
The outline must contain:
Introduction with thesis statement
At least five body paragraphs
Conclusion
Reference page containing at least three academic resources, two of which are found in the Ashford University Library
Final Paper
Law Enforcement and Private Sector Organizations
From the choices below, compare and contrast a position in law enforcement agency and a position in a civilian organization/business.
Law Enforcement Agency
Local law enforcement agent from your state/Police officer
F.B.I. agent/officer
U.S. Army officer/ Military police officer
U.S. Marshals deputy
U.S. Secret Service agent
Internal Revenue Service agent
U.S. Border Patrol agent
U.S. Park Police agent
Postal Inspection Service agent
Central Intelligence Agency agent
State police officer
Highway patrol officer
Civilian Organization/Business
Doctor/Nurse
Teacher/Principal
Factory/Manufacturing organization manager
Large computer or electronics organization/company manager
Internet company manager
College or university provost/administrator
Water company manager
Telephone service company manager
Agricultural organization/company manager
Pilot/Flight attendant
You will discuss the following topics in relation to the two organizations/positions.
Training and certification needed for job responsibilities.
Work hours, duties, and compensation packages, including benefits for retirement, health, on the job injury, and overtime.
Job satisfaction with regard to morale, depression, divorce, drug/alcohol abuse, and suicide.
What employee assistance programs are available to each organization to help combat some of these issues?
What are the statistics within each type of organization?
What accounts for these statistics and why?
Impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (F.L.S.A.) on both types of organizations.
Improvements each organization could make to create a better work environment for all involved, from management down through first-line employees.
The Final Paper must be eight to ten pages in length (exclusive of title and reference pages). You must use at least five scholarly resources, three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library, to support your claims and subclaims.
The Final Paper must be formatted according to APA style, and all resources must be properly cited in text as well as on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.