A 8–10 page (excluding title, citation, appendices, and abstract) position paper examining a topic regarding labor/management relations in a unionized setting. This paper should contain an in-depth discussion of the topic, as well as address counterarguments and points of view. Please note the following:
- It’s expected to cite sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style.
- Wikipedia IS NOT an acceptable source. Although Wikipedia is a good place to start a search, students should check any of the sources cited and use the original citations as the source of information.
- Make use of library databases and our embedded librarian to help with researching the paper.
- Please review the rubric for details on how the assignment will be graded.
In order to help students construct their papers, the following focus questions should be used to refine your topic discussion:
- Does the student clearly set the tone for the overall paper?
- Does the student clearly identify the topic they researched, the side of the argument they are arguing, and provide proper documentation based on specific sources?
- Does the student take into account opposing viewpoints, and provide sound reasoning and analysis of the arguments made?
- Does the student make a specific case, and if so is it well supported by the evidence?
- Does the student properly summarize the paper and tie all of the sections together?
- Does the student follow proper APA citation guidelines?
Rubric and Topic selection attached below.