Branding/marketing research paper
III. Section 3: Cooperative Practices (or, alternatively, something like “Imitative Practices” or “Traditional Authority” depending on the prompt you choose)
A. 5-6 paragraphs
B. Sample section-thesis: “The groups cooperative practices regarding initiation, such as teambuilding exercises and mentorship programs, help soften the otherwise competitive environment”
C. Paragraph 2: Describing the teambuilding exercises
D. Paragraph 3: Explaining how these exercises create a friendlier environment
E. Paragraph 4: Describing mentorship programs
F. Paragraph 5: Explaining how the mentorship program creates a friendlier environment
IV. Section 4: Argument against Over-reliance on Competition for Power (or, alternatively, something like “Argument for increasing the authority of rational-legal institutions)
A. Sample section-thesis: “The serious conflicts of Y and Z occur due to the overemphasis on competition for power in group X. To ensure the survival and prosperity of their group, group x should consider adopting a more cooperative approach to sharing power and decision-making responsibilities”
B. Paragraph 2: Explain conflict Y
C. Paragraph 3: Argue that it is the result of overemphasis on competition for power
D. Paragraph 4: Propose a solution that involves sharing power and decision-making responsibilities
E. Paragraph 5: Explain conflict Z
F. Paragraph 6: Argue that it is the result of overemphasis on competition for power
G. Paragraph 7: Propose a solution that involves sharing power and decision-making responsibilities
V. Section 5: Conclusion (optional)
A. If you were clear in earlier sections, you should not need to restate your exact conclusions
B. Instead, you can address important questions that your research raises
C. What would it be helpful for further research to study about your community?
D. What does your research suggest but you cannot state with certainty until there is additional evidence?
E. Are there any limitations that affect how certain we can be about the conclusions you reached?
F. What ethical/political concerns does your study of this community raise?