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Outline of Final Paper

Review the Final Paper instructions in Week Five. Then, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Review the "Sample: Outline."

Format your outline for the Final Paper according to the "Sample: Outline." (NOTE: In the "Sample: Outline," it states that the thesis statement is the last one to three sentences of the introduction. However, the thesis statement must be one sentence in length and the last sentence of the introduction.)

The outline must contain:

Introduction with thesis statement

At least five body paragraphs

Conclusion

Reference page containing at least three academic resources, two of which are found in the Ashford University Library

Final Paper

Law Enforcement and Private Sector Organizations

From the choices below, compare and contrast a position in law enforcement agency and a position in a civilian organization/business.

Law Enforcement Agency

Local law enforcement agent from your state/Police officer

F.B.I. agent/officer

U.S. Army officer/ Military police officer

U.S. Marshals deputy

U.S. Secret Service agent

Internal Revenue Service agent

U.S. Border Patrol agent

U.S. Park Police agent

Postal Inspection Service agent

Central Intelligence Agency agent

State police officer

Highway patrol officer

Civilian Organization/Business

Doctor/Nurse

Teacher/Principal

Factory/Manufacturing organization manager

Large computer or electronics organization/company manager

Internet company manager

College or university provost/administrator

Water company manager

Telephone service company manager

Agricultural organization/company manager

Pilot/Flight attendant

You will discuss the following topics in relation to the two organizations/positions.

Training and certification needed for job responsibilities.

Work hours, duties, and compensation packages, including benefits for retirement, health, on the job injury, and overtime.

Job satisfaction with regard to morale, depression, divorce, drug/alcohol abuse, and suicide.

What employee assistance programs are available to each organization to help combat some of these issues?

What are the statistics within each type of organization?

What accounts for these statistics and why?

Impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (F.L.S.A.) on both types of organizations.

Improvements each organization could make to create a better work environment for all involved, from management down through first-line employees.

The Final Paper must be eight to ten pages in length (exclusive of title and reference pages). You must use at least five scholarly resources, three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library, to support your claims and subclaims.

The Final Paper must be formatted according to APA style, and all resources must be properly cited in text as well as on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student's name

Course name and number

Instructor's name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.

Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.