The document provides guidelines for a course project that requires students to write an applied research paper on an organizational problem or issue related to leadership or organizational behavior. Students must select a topic from their own work experience, research it using at least six scholarly sources, and propose solutions. The paper should be 10-12 pages following APA style and include sections on the introduction, problem statement, literature review, analysis, solutions, and reflection. Milestones include selecting a topic, submitting a proposal and outline, and completing the final paper.