431 Paper Outline

Paper Outline for 431

1) Introduction (1 paragraph)---

2) Background/ History (1 page)

a) Give a History of the organization
b) discuss your role in the organization

3) Analysis (bulk of your paper and should include at least 4 metaphors) (7-8 pages)
a) Define the metaphor you are applying
b) Define the characteristics that make up the metaphor
c) As you define each characteristic, discuss how it is relevant to your organization, using evidence to persuade the reader that you are applying the concept accurately.Remember: You are analyzing the organization as a whole.  Not just your positions. 

Remember: Back all your claims up with evidence.  The evidence must be persuasive so that any reader believes your claims.

Remember: All concepts/metaphors must be explained and applied accurately, WITHOUT PLAGIARISM FROM YOUR TEXT OR NOTES.

Remember: Apply the concepts/metaphors in-depth so that readers understand the terms and are persuaded by your analysis.

4) Policy Recommendations (2-3 pages)

a) Stemming from your analysis, describe some suggestions that would help the organization function more smoothly.  Explain how your recommendations would help the organization

You could say something like:   “I have already mentioned some weaknesses of the organization.  These are a, b, c, d.   Some suggestions for change involve intergrating the holographic image from the brain metaphor and shifting organizational cultures.”

5) Conclusion (½ page)