Unit 4 Assignment – Research Paper 2- Topic Selection (HRM303)
Unit 4 Assignment: Research Paper #2 Topic Selection
This is the topic selection assignment associated with the research paper due in Unit 5. To complete this assignment, choose a topic from the list provided then write a narrative describing why you chose the topic.
Select one of the following topics: (I Chose)
What is the stereotypical image of unions today and how is it effecting union organizing?
Write a brief 1 3 paragraph narrative describing why you chose the topic.
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
Imot
HRM303 Labor/Management
Relations
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.
