2.9 Assignment – Wall Street Journal Article Analysis: Human Resources – Workplace Issues

Using concepts from this week’s readings, discuss the following question in your initial posting.

The WSJ is required reading for MAN 3301.

Please select an article that you have read from a copy of WSJ dated within the past six months.  Topics covered must pertain to the topics covered in this class.  This week the topic is Human Resources/Workplace issues.

 ONLY WSJ articles may be used for this assignment.

(copies of the WSJ are available in the FSW library databases for your review)

Prepare a short article analysis using the format below: The assignment should be completed as follows:

1. Be sure to attach an APA 7/ED formatted title page
2. Complete an accurate bibliographic citation (APA)—demonstrates the student’s ability to cite reference material – note this will be on the top of the page – see example 
3. Cogent Summary of the WSJ article—demonstrates the student’s ability to express the ideas of others in her or his own words.
4. Relevancy—demonstrates the student’s ability to draw important distinctions between what is learned in the classroom and what is happening in the “real world.”
5. Researcher’s Reaction—demonstrates the student’s ability to think critically and formulate an informed position.
6. Correct English usage and punctuation—demonstrates the student’s ability to express herself or himself.
7. The entire paper must be formatted according to APA specifications—double-spaced, hanging indent on bibliographic citation, indented paragraphs, centered (Level 1) headings.
8. The WSJ template must be used and followed for all written WSJ assignments.   
9. Please see the attached rubric.
10. • Be sure to review your assignment after submitting it in Canvas in the assignment link. Submitting an assignment that cannot be viewed, or submitting the wrong file do not constitute valid excuses for re-submitting after the due date.

    Please see the attached WSJ template.    DO NOT CONFUSE THE WSJ ANALYSIS GUIDELINES WITH THE ARTICLE ANALYSIS GUIDELINES – THE FORMATS ARE DIFFRERENT.
    

    WSJ Template 7th. Ed. DOI.docx

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    WSJ Article Analysis – update

    WSJ Article Analysis – update

    Criteria	Ratings	Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference Includes appropriately APA formatted reference formatted at the top of the page, including: author, full date, name of article DOI or URL		60 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary – in less than 60 – 100 words Summarizes the article, written in third person, with no quotations.		25 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevancy Prepares a statement, written in third person, that demonstrates the relevancy of the article to human resources Includes critical thinking and analysis in applying the thesis of the article to the concepts in this course. 60 – 100 words		35 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAll requirements and directions of the assignment have been followed in a timely manner		20 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReaction Expresses an opinion, advice, criticism, etc., written in third person, on the content of the article, demonstrating critical thinking and applications to the “real world”.		35 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Grammar Follows basic rules of formal English grammar and written essay style and uses logical cohesive communication without spelling or grammatical errors. Follows basic APA 7th/ED formatting.		25 pts
    Total Points: 200