Intervention Research Paper

Intervention Research Paper
Objective To develop your knowledge in an intervention that is of interest to you. 

Instructions:  You will write a research paper on one of the interventions in the list below.

Interventions List

Individual			Small Group				Large System
Mentoring			Team Building				Job Descriptions
Coaching			Group Training Workshop		Strategic Planning
1 x1 Training			Group Briefing				Communication strategy									New HR practice (i.e. 
*You may select another intervention with approval of the instructor.	recognition program, 
									Performance
									management)

Requirements: 	2 - 3 pages in length
Your presentation must cover the following information:
-	key features of the intervention
-	system level for which the intervention is most appropriate (individual, small group or large system)
-	three best practices** for the intervention
-	two examples of how this intervention has been used effectively in organizations

You must cite three new sources (other than class materials) using APA 
guidelines. 

Due:  	Monday, Week 5 to the Dropbox.  


Grading Criteria

Requirement	Points
Identified key features of the intervention	3
Identified the system level for which intervention is most suitable	3
Cited three best practices for intervention	3
Provided two examples of how this intervention has been used in organizations	3
Paper is well organized	2
Cited all sources correctly***	1

**Best practices:  a recognized technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, activity or incentive.

***Please consult the following guide for APA conventions on citing sources:  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/apastyle.pdf