SMGT 503

PERSONAL RESEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS

For this Personal Research Paper Assignment, the student will be asked to describe how he/she will integrate what was learned in this course into his/her life. The student will need to reflect on the textbook readings and case analyses as well as his/her own current and future career choices and the possible linkages between those prospects and who he/she is.

The 810-page Personal Research Paper Assignment involves research into his/her personal ethical code, and possible alternative career choices, or plans for the students future. In other words, the student will describe their mission, vision and cause statements as well as develop both 5- and 10-year goals of where he/she sees himself/herself, and then describe the path that he/she might take to reach those goals. The student will describe their ten values that they live their lives by and wish to teach to others. Also include a detailed explanation of the biblical basis for your current and future plans. This must include a minimum of 5 scripture references within your paper. Accurately, thoughtfully shows connection to biblical ideas/themes/principles.

The Personal Research Paper Assignment must be written according to current APA formatting guidelines (which includes title page and reference page and multiple level headings). A total of 5 scholarly references and citations are required.

The intent of the Personal Research Paper Assignment is for the student to consider potential future careers for himself/herself. The students future could include: additional schooling, a job, a description of what an ideal job(s) look like, where the student wants to live, what kind of family life he/she would choose, and what responsibilities the student sees himself/herself taking on. Basically, this is a plan for where the students life is going over the next 10 years.