Unit 4 Assignment - Research Paper 2- Topic Selection (HRM303)

Due: Sunday by 11:59 p.m. EST of Unit 4

Points: 50

Overview: Choose a topic from the list provided and write a narrative describing why you chose the topic. Instructions:

1. Select one of the topics:

a. What is the stereotypical image of unions today, and how is it affecting union

organizing?

b. What are the typical union organizing strategies and tactics today, and how effective are

they?

c. What are the typical union avoidance strategies and tactics today, and how effective are

they?

d. How has the aging of our U.S. population affected labor-management relations?

2. Describe why you chose the topic.

Requirements:

 1-3 paragraphs, excluding the Title and Reference page.

 APA format, including an in-text citation for referenced works.

Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Topic Selection

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HRM303 – Labor/Management

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Evaluation Rubric for Topic Selection Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs

Improvement Proficient Exemplary

0 points 24 – 31 points 32 – 39 points 40 points

Topic Narrative

Narrative is missing.

Narrative somewhat describes reasoning for the chosen topic.

Narrative mostly describes reasoning for the chosen topic.

Narrative clearly describes reasoning for the chosen topic.

0-5 points 6 - 7 points 8 - 9 points 10 points

Clear and Professional Writing in APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant error s that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error-free.