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Research paper on an ethical leadership topic. Must be at least 3000 words, not counting tables, figures, and (optional) Appendix. Cite books, journal articles, online sources, and misc. material. Use the APA Publication Manual format. Follow instructions under the Format for Term Papers under Modules. Be sure to APPLY, not just mention, at least three relevant theories or models from the coursePrepare the paper using the American Psychological Association (APA) format; this format is described in detail in the APA Publication Manual. Grading will stress content, analysis, and style. Seek to creatively apply leadership theory. The paper work must be more than a mere review of facts and articles. It must demonstrate reasoning, by applying at least three relevant theories and models together to analyze the topic.The paper must be at least three thousand words in length, not counting tables, figures, and any (optional) Appendices; it must correctly cite and use at least 10 references, NOT counting the textbook. ALL cited sources must appear both within the body of the text and in the References list. NOTE: for an “A” grade, the paper must use articles from a

t least 2 respected journals or books, such as those in the SUGGESTED READING list. Most of these periodicals are available on line from the Troy University Library.Here is a suggested outline.TITLE PAGEABSTRACT — Limit to one page.INTRODUCTION — Short! Explain why the topic is important! Include objectives of the paper.LITERATURE REVIEWANALYSIS — Apply the models; make inferences, draw conclusions.DISCUSSION — Discuss the implications of your findings above, especially for managers.CONCLUSION – Restate your conclusions and sum up, in about one half pageREFERENCESAPPENDICES (optional)In choosing a topic, avoid shallow, insipid generalities (e.g., “the importance of leadership”).Choose a topic of current importance that has not been already overdone. Also, where possible,exemplify your concepts and conclusions by consistently referring to a single, real, focal leader.(Avoid US Presidents and generals.) Here are some suggestions:The burnout of leaders Removal of leadersLeadership, power, corruption Substitutes for leadershipFollowership Cross cultural leadershipLMX in relation to other theories Non-traditional – e.g., native tribes, organized crime