research

Please select one of the following subjects for your research paper. Each of these topics is related to corporate social responsibility, which is a major area of study in business. After selecting the general subject you would like to research, identify a specific topic within your subject to focus on (e.g. from within subject of sustainability, you could focus on the benefits of moving toward longer product life cycles, among many other options).
1. Sustainability
2. Diversity & Inclusion
3. Employee health & mental well-being
4. Maintaining an ethical organizational culture
You will identify and incorporate six high-quality sources related to your chosen topic. See page 4 of the syllabus for details regarding what constitutes a high-quality source (or follow the advice given during class). Then, address these two assignment questions:

Discussion (12 points)

Inform the reader about your topic by incorporating appropriate evidence and drawing attention to why your topic matters. The information you present should be clear, accurate, meaningful, and well-organized.

 Normative proposal (8 points)

Argue for your position on what actions ought to be taken, and by whom, to address the issue you have described. Be confident in your position and draw from evidence to support it. You should present a compelling case for realistic action that might result in desirable consequences.
Most good submissions for this assignment are 5-7 pages, not including references, optional title pages, or appendices. Be sure to fully cite all sources you apply and include in-text citations and a work-cited page (see class handout on “How to Avoid Plagiarism” in the home module).
Formatting Requirements (applicable to all assignments in this class)
For each written assignment, use the following format:
• Use headings to separate answers to assignment questions.• Use one-inch margins, 12-point font, and double-spacing.• Concise and logical paragraphs are required. Proofread your work for writing errors.• Submit your paper through the assignment page on Canvas as an MS Word doc(x) or pdf file.• English-language versions of your sources must be available so that I am able to review them.• Write clearly, proofread to minimize writing errors, and apply class concepts when appropriate.
Your written work will also be evaluated based on these criteria:
1. Development – Your answers should fully address the assignment questions. Be detailed and specificwithout padding your paper with wordiness (e.g. statements & content that add limited value).
2. Clarity – Your writing should contain as few errors as possible and should be clearly structured. Writeas if you are addressing your manager or an important client.
3. Directness – Your writing should be organized around responding to the assignment questions listedfor each paper and you should fully follow assignment instructions.