Flow Theory

Step One: Pick a topic related to I/O psychology. After reviewing some of the topics in I/O psychology this
semester, pick a topic that you want to learn more about. It can be any subject, as long as it is connected to I/O
psychology, and you can be as broad or narrow in your scope as you’d like. So, for example, you can choose
selection (a broad topic) or assessment centers (a narrower topic). You can also choose something that is
related to I/O psychology that we do not directly discuss in class, such as a new, innovative selection tool that
you read about on social media or the news. It may be best to search a few topics you are interested in before
beginning your paper so you can see what information is available.
Step Two: Research your topic. You can research your topic through the NCC library databases
(https://library.ncc.edu/library) or use other methods to find information (e.g., scholar.google.com) but either
way, you must make sure that you are acquiring reliable and valid sources. You must use at least 3 sources to
write your paper.
Step Three: Form a thesis statement. After some research, you should form a thesis statement. Your thesis
should be precise and make your argument clear. Information on how to form a good thesis statement can be
found at the following link:
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/thesis-statement-examples.html
Step Four: Outline and write your paper. Your paper should be at least three pages long. This does not include
your title page or references, which are also necessary. Your paper should have an introductory paragraph
where the last sentence is your thesis statement. After several body paragraphs, you will need a conclusion,
which sums up all your research and restates your thesis.