Assignment: Descriptive Analysis Paper Length: 9-11 pages (excluding the title and reference pages) Purpose: To provide a detailed descriptive analysis of a topic from the course that you found interesting. You get to choose the topic! Assignment Objectives Describe: Select an HR or Organizational Behavior topic covered in the course and provide a comprehensive description. Analyze: Offer an in-depth analysis of the topic, addressing both opportunities and challenges healthcare leaders might encounter. Requirements Scholarly Resources: Include at least 3 scholarly sources (published within the last 5 years). Formatting: Adhere to APA format, which includes: Title page Abstract A concise summary of the paper's key points, including the research topic, questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions. The abstract should be double-spaced and between 150 and 250 words. Main content (9-11 pages) The body or text of the paper includes: (Please provide a header for each of these main components.) The Introduction Components: State the topic and its relevance to the course. Explain why the topic is interesting or important. Include a clear thesis or purpose statement outlining the main focus of the analysis. Description of the Topic Components: Define and describe the key concepts or elements of the topic. Discuss its significance within HR or Organizational Behavior. Include any relevant historical or theoretical context. Analysis of the Topic Components: Discuss opportunities for healthcare leaders (e.g., ways the topic can improve operations, staff satisfaction, or patient care). Explore challenges healthcare leaders may face (e.g., implementation issues, costs, or ethical dilemmas). Incorporate scholarly sources to support your analysis. Implications for Healthcare Leadership Components: Provide recommendations or strategies for addressing the challenges. Suggest how healthcare leaders can leverage opportunities. Discuss future trends or considerations related to the topic. Conclusion Components: Recap the key findings from the description and analysis. Reiterate the topic’s significance in healthcare leadership. End with a final thought or call to action. Reference page Components: Follow APA format for references. Ensure all scholarly sources are no more than 5 years old. Additional Support: Consider utilizing MSU Denver's Writing Center, Tutoring Center, or online tools like PaperRater Links to an external site. for feedback. Extra Credit Opportunity Submit a critique/reviewed draft of your paper at least 5 days before the due date to earn 10 extra credit points. Attach the marked-up/edited draft in a textbox comment in the assignment tab. Critiques must be completed by a legitimate source, such as the MSU Denver Writing Center, not by friends or family members. It must be clear who provided the critique/review. Peer Review Your paper will also be peer-reviewed by a classmate as part of a separate assignment. Review the detailed Peer Review Assignment Instructions in the Peer Review assignment tab in LM #8.