Thesis on "Human Resource Management Careers"

Quoted Instructions for "Human Resource Management Careers" Assignment:

The Assignment, Your Topic:

The topic for this paper is your occupation. When you graduate, what field will you choose for your occupation? What career feeds your passion? Your hopes? Your dreams?

For this final project, you will research your chosen field of interest to discover what opportunities are available, the functions of positions in this field (what do people in this field do every day and in general), the education necessary to succeed (degrees, certificates, specific courses, internships, etc.) and the pros, cons, and expectations for the people entering the field. You may even want to research the demand for positions in this field.

After completing the research, you will need to analyze what you have found and put it into perspective for you and for your reader. Do you think you are making the correct decisions about your career path? Does your college plan provide you with the courses you need to succeed in your chosen career? What are the next steps you will need to take to get closer to your career goals?

When you write about whether this professional field is the correct career for you, try to incorporate some of the concepts learned throughout this term including learning styles, personal habits, time management skills, personality, etc. Use what you have learned about yourself this term to inform your career decision.

Please note: If you have not decided what field you will follow when you graduate, choose one or two that interest you. This is your opportunity to explore! If you are already in your chosen field, take this time to explore projections about changes and future growth.

Format

Your paper should be submitted as a Word Document with the following requirements:

Length: At least 600 words (not including title page and references)

Margins: 1***** margins on top, bottom, left and right

Spacing: The paper should be double spaced

Tabs: Begin each new paragraph with a tab

Page Numbers: Number each page, beginning with page 1. The page number should be positioned in the top right-hand corner of the paper; your last name should be positioned next to each page number.

Title Page: For the purposes of this class, the title page will have the student*****s last name with page number in the top right-hand corner. Then, centered halfway down the paper include the following items: Title, Student*****s Name, College Name, Course Name and submission date. For example:

Smith 1

Computing

Mary ***** Smith

University of Maryland University College

EDCP100

August 15, 2009

Citations*****APA style format: Read and cite a minimum of four articles. For the purposes of this class, citations must be formatted in APA style. The format for the Reference page will be as follows:

*****¢ Type the title *****References***** at the top of your paper. This title should be centered.

Then,

*****¢ Type your citations. Each citation should be double spaced and left-justified (remember every line after the first is indented).

Style and Mechanics

This is a final project and should therefore reflect your highest quality work. Here are some guidelines:

Language style:

The language should be clear, concise and emphatic; that is, each sentence should be easy to understand, direct and make an important point. Avoid using *****filler sentences***** or impressive vocabulary words that add nothing to the content. Simple is usually better.

Tone:

Writing for a research paper should take on a formal, scholarly tone. Do not write in a conversational style. Avoid contractions and slang.

Mechanics:

Errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar all impact readability. Spell check and grammar check are useful tools, but there is no substitute for double checking your work. I recommend that you proofread your work at least three times. I also recommend that you read your work out loud to yourself or to an audience to ensure that your words and meaning are clear.