Describe an experience where adult learner observed a problem or issue and relate this topic to academic concepts demonstrated in a business or workplace environment.

A research paper is due the last week of the module. Students are required to write an 8-10 page research paper, written in APA style. Students are required to use at least 4 professional references (not Wikipedia, about.com, etc), related to one of these topics: • Alcoholism – The Plight of the Rural Community • Homelessness in America – At home with nature or just out of luck? • Is There Justice in America or Are We just Rats in A Cage? (The judicial system needs to be reformed) • “You’re nothing but a bunch of rednecks!!!” Prejudice of the rural south • “Close the borders, we have enough!” Prejudice toward alien migration to the United States • Pretty People Perform Perfectly – One’s looks makes a difference in how people are treated. • Texas Hold’em – Gambling or Sport? (Problems with teenage gambling) • A Historical Perspective of Social Psychology • Student’s Choice (Professor’s permission) WRITING THE RESEARCH PAPER 1. Must be 8-10 double spaced pages in length. 2. Must have a cover page that includes the following: a. Title of paper b. Adult learner’s name c. Module name and number d. Facilitator’s name e. Date submitted 3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct problem statement. 4. The body of the paper must include the following: a. Three to four specific academic concepts applied from the module to the topic or problem addressed. b. Each concept must be addressed in the following way: i. Reference academic literature gleaned from classroom assignments or reading in related journals or books during the course of this module. Use American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (2010) for references and citations. ii. Describe an experience where adult learner observed a problem or issue and relate this topic to academic concepts demonstrated in a business or workplace environment. iii. Readdress the concept and the experience with critical thought. Following the process of causes and possible solutions or improvements to the stated problem or issue. How could someone respond to the problem by applying lessons learned from experts cited in the paper and from their own analysis? 5. The paper must conclude with a re-statement of the problem statement and a conclusion paragraph. 6. The final page must be a Reference Page that is completed according to American Psychological Association 6th ed. (2010).