The purpose of this assignment will be for you to research a topic (from the list below). Write a paper sharing your findings as well as your own critical analysis of the issues. Papers should be organized in the following format:
Section I – introduction to the topic, why you chose it and identification of the areas to be covered.
Section II – a discussion of your research findings, including how they relate to specific concepts from this course.
Section III – A summary of your critical analysis/opinions on the subject.
The paper will be evaluated based on the extent to which it meets stated assignment requirements (scope and depth), the extent to which you establish relevancy with course concepts and demonstrate your understanding thereof, the quality of your writing (organization, grammar, spelling, etc.) and whether outside sources used are properly cited. This paper must be written in APA format. Expected length is 2-4 pages of content, not including the cover or reference pages.
List of possible topic areas
1 Work and society, yesterday and today
2 Career development resources
3 Career choices/options for tomorrow
4 Motivation for paid vs. volunteer work; a comparison
5 Balancing work and leisure; individuals and organizations

Writing requirements
All essays should be written using APA formatting as follows:
6 Times New Roman 12 pt font
7 One inch margins all around
8 Double spaced
9 Title page with descriptive essay title
10 Opening paragraph with thesis
11 Argue your interpretation of the assignment in the body of the essay
12 Concluding paragraph
13 Minimum of two pages, maximum of four pages
Especially important requirement: Do not bore your readers. Make sure that your writing is not perfunctory. Make it interesting enough to capture the reader’s attention and keep it throughout the essay.