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Topic: Should Congress allow unions to form with only a “card check” (see the Employee Free Choice Act) procedure instead of a secret-ballot election? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Why hasn’t the Act passed?
Study Books Used in Class:
Description: The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen your research skills and expand your knowledge. You will need to research material beyond the class readings to investigate an Employee Relations topic in more depth. You will examine an aspect of labor law in depth and report your findings in an 11-13 page paper (not including the title page and reference list). Scholarly sources from academic libraries should dominate your research. Of course, you may use online libraries, such as the one at Given much of the information available via the web is not screened for accuracy, you should be careful in selecting information from this source. In other words, website information should be used sparingly and only appropriately (i.e., to describe a specific company’s program or report a governmental policy). APA should be used to reference your sources.

 

Administrative preparation

_____The paper is posted by November 8, 2011 (EST) to your individual assignment folder. Per the syllabus, a grade penalty can apply if the document is late.

_____An abstract is not included. (Instead, the Introduction orients the reader and the Summary highlights the key points.)

_____Pages are numbered in the lower, right corner.

_____The paper is double-spaced and contains 11-13 pages of text. (The page limit asks you to think about what is most important and to communicate it concisely. This is a valuable business skill since managers often have time to read only the executive summaries or the first page of a resume! Note: This does not mean that substance should be sacrificed; it just means it should be presented concisely.)

_____A 12-point font is used, and margins are reasonable.

_____You have submitted the paper to turnitin.com. Instructions are in the Course Content area under Turnitin.com Instructions. Everyone must have a turnitin.com report. You should adhere to a requirement of no more than 25% quotations. The service will generate an originality report giving you a percentage. You should submit your paper to turnitin.com early enough to allow yourself time to re-write portions as necessary to come in under the 25% requirement. You will be able to submit your paper multiple times to receive an originality report. Papers exceeding the 25% requirement may be downgraded.

*Please do not forget that you can use the university’s Effective Writing Center (EWC). Information about the EWC is contained in the Course Content area. It is highly recommended that you utilize this service.

GRADING RUBRIC:
Goal—10%
_____The purpose of the paper is clearly stated.
_____The topic is related to this class. (This should not be a problem since you selected one from a provided list.)
_____The focus and scope are clearly and reasonably defined. (State the key questions you are planning to answer.)
Organization (Outlining before writing helps to detect problems.) –65%

_____The introduction tells the reader the purpose, scope, and agenda of the paper.
_____The introduction indicates the relevance of the topic.
_____The introduction is designed to catch the reader’s interest.
_____The body of the paper contains substantial content and represents a significant literature review. In other words, the material extends substantially beyond the course readings. Issues are discussed thoroughly. All the major constituent groups’ perspectives are examined.
_____The body of the paper is not merely a summary of the literature. Rather, the paper shows an understanding of the material by synthesizing the material in a clear, analytical manner.
_____Special terms are defined.
_____Points are logically sequenced.
_____Points are well supported with logic, data, and/or examples.
_____Conclusions demonstrate integrative, critical thinking.
_____The summary shows the purpose has been achieved and recaps the key thoughts.
_____The summary gives psychological closure.
Delivery (Having someone else read a draft helps to detect errors.) –20%

_____Citations are given for non-original material, using APA format for the in-text citation as well as the reference list.
_____Technical aspects of writing (i.e., grammar, sentence structure, paragraphing, and spelling) are correct.
_____Academic style (i.e., appropriate diction, clarity, smooth transitions, and an audience-oriented approach) is demonstrated.

Reference List—5%
_____The references conform to APA format.
_____Sufficient number and quality of references.

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Topic: Sex Education in Schools
Study Books Used in Class:
There aren’t any books being used but here are my professors notes on sources:

Sources: Look for 4-5 sources that back-up your assertions on the topic. You must
use at least 4 sources. Points will be counted off if you use less.
6. Internet sources (electronic) are acceptable; however, you need to have at least one-
two hard sources (magazine/journal articles, books).
Description: This is my professors’s notes about what direction my paper needs to go.

Sex education in schools?
You do not necessarily have to be for or against. You may want to just report facts: What percentage of schools in US provide this. Maybe report some of the results; also. you might want to include how parents feel about it. Some parents are sooooo against it, and some are for it.

Topic: family relationships
Study Books Used in Class:
Hamner, T., Turner, P. (2001) Parenting in contemporary society (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon
Description: Identify the three parenting styles generated by Diana Baumrind. Describe each style and its characteristics as well as the consequences for children. Discuss the philosophies and techniques of these parenting styles and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Be sure to include the influence of gender, ethnicity, culture, exceptionalities, and family type. Examine how modifications in parenting can create a positive family environment.

 

Topic: France and Tallyrand
Study Books Used in Class:
Viotti, P., & Kauppi, M. (2009). International relations and world politics: Security, Economy, Identity (4th Ed.) Upper Saddle River: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780136029847
Description: Review the brief history of France and Tallyrand on pages 131-132 of your text. In a one-to-two page paper, summarize the crisis, and explain how Tallyrand’s decisions affected the outcome. The paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

 

Topic: Social Work Chemical Dependency
Study Books Used in Class:
None for this
Description: Write a 2 page essay on one of the following topics:

1. Understanding Addiction
2. Treatment Knowledge
3. Application to Practice.

Almost every student chose the first topic on “understanding addiction”. We were not to use the textbook for this and nosources were required of us. We are attending a LCDC program. LCDC: Licensed Chemical Dependency counselor. Therefore, the addictions being studied are mainly alcohol and drugs. I think writing on topic#1 will be fine, but your chose.

PLEASE finih this ASAP?! I will be certain to remember your writer ID # and will use you again, if this is possible. Truthfully I need it by lunchtime tomorrow.

 

Topic: Sociology of work
Study Books Used in Class:
Time Blind-When work becomes home and home becomes work.
by Arlie Russel Hochschild.
Working in America- third edition- Amy S. Wharton.(SAME BOOK USED IN ORDER 121007 AND 119302)
Description: The Professor wants to draw readings from the Wharton reader, the supplementary articles as well as Arlie Hochschild’s Time Blind:When Work Becomes Home and Home becomes Work to answer the following questions.

In what ways is the United States facing a “care deficit”?.What are some examples of “care work” and can we increase the supply of care in our society?What are some ways in which the new workplace is changing the balance between work and family.

As you read the articles from the Wharton reader as well as Hochschild, do you find that Americans in general are overworked?Should overwork be considered a social problem in this country?What are some ways to reduce this?Finally, what might a “family-friendly” workplace like? What kinds of policies should employees offer working parents?

The professor wants a full format essay;do not summarize the readings, but structure the essay around a coherent argument that includes an introduction, a conclusion, and, of course, appropriates documentation and bibliography,even if only assigned texts is used.
NO OTHER SOURCE IS TO BE USED ONLY THE ASSIGNED TEXTS.

 

Topic: Organisations today face significantly different challenges from those of the past, for example in terms of global recession, climate change, terrorism, international competition, technological change and more mobile workforces. It seems reasonable to suppose that operating in such a complex and unpredictable environment will call for new styles of leadership and new approaches to negotiation. Write an essay explaining ONE major challenge facing organisations in the next five years and its implications for the kind of leadership and negotiation capabilities that they will need to develop. (You may look at a challenge for one particular type of organisation if you wish.)
Study Books Used in Class:
Usefull Resources:

Fisher, R and Ury, W (1992): Getting to Yes (2nd ed)
Classic text on negotiation.
Isaksen, S and Tidd, J (2006): Meeting the Innovation Challenge: Leadership for Transformation and Growth. Wiley & Sons
Relates leadership theories to innovation.
Kotter, J P (1996) Leading Change, Harvard Business School Press
Northouse, P (2007) Leadership: Theory and Practice (4th Edn) Sage Publications
Readable combination of theory and practice
Schein, E (1992): Organizational culture and leadership.
Core leadership text.
Yukl, GA (2001): Leadership in Organizations (5th ed).
Readable combination of theory and practice.
Description: The essay is for a course called Developing Leadership. The choice of the one challenge is up to you!(I suppose the easiest to get a better mark is the best)
The kind of leadearship to develop is more important to be mentioned than the new approaches to negotiation but still it has to be mentioned.!
Marking Criteria for Essay Marks Available
Coherent and convincing identification of a major challenge facing organisations in the contemporary world 10%
Identification of relevant leadership and negotiation concepts,
and insightful application to the essay topic 25%
25%
Evidence of reading from a range of sources; careful referencing 10%
Critical and independent thinking 10%
Good structure: an effective introduction and conclusion, logical organisation of material, integration of all sections into a unitary whole 10%
Clear expression: no mistakes of grammar, spelling or punctuation; consistent heading and subheading styles; evidence of proof reading 10%
Please make it if possible a 2.1 grade and doublecheck for plagiarism! Thank you very much!!

 

Topic: 1.Do cultural representations matter when it comes to foreign policy? Illustrate your arguments using empirical examples.
Study Books Used in Class:
Chowdhry, G. and Nair, S. (eds) (2002) Power in a postcolonial world: race, gender and class in IR, London: Routledge
Doty, R. (1996) Imperial encounters, London: University of Minnesota Press.
Grovogui, S. N. (1996) Sovereigns, quasi sovereigns, and Africans, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
Said, E. (1978) Orientalism, London: Penguin

Doty, Roxanne (1996) Imperial Encounters, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press (2 chapters on BB)
Hunt, Michael H. (1987) Ideology and U.S. Foreign Policy, New Haven: Yale University Press (one chapter on BB)
Hardt, M., and Negri, A ( 2000) Empire. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Rich, Paul (1999) ‘European Identity and the Myth of Islam: A Reassessment’, Review of International Studies, vol. 25, pp. 435-541
Salter, Mark B. (2002) Barbarians and Civilization in International Relations, London: Pluto
Adam, I. and Tiffin, H. (eds) (1991) Past the last post: theorizing post-colonialism and post-modernism, London: Harvester Wheatsheaf.
Ahmad, A. (1992) ‘Orientalism and after – ambivalence and cosmopolitan location on the work of Said, Edward’, Economic and Political Weekly 27, 30: 98-116.
Ahmad, A. 1994) In theory: nations, classes, literatures, London: Verso.
Alloula, M. (1998) ‘From the colonial harem’, in N. Mirzoeff (ed.) The visual culture reader, London: Routledge
Ashcroft, B., Griffiths, G., and Tiffin, H. (1989) Empire writes back: theory and practice in post-colonial literatures, London: Routledge.
Ashcroft, B., Griffiths, G., and Tiffin, H. (eds) (1995) The post-colonial studies reader, London: Routledge.
Ashcroft, B., Griffiths, G., and Tiffin, H. (1998) Key concepts in post-colonial studies, London: Routledge.
Barker, F., Hulme, P., and Iversen, M. (eds) (1994) Colonial discourse, postcolonial theory, Manchester: Manchester University Press.
Bernal, M. (1991) Black Athena the Afroasiatic roots of classical civilization: Volume I: the fabrication of Greece 1785-1985, New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press.
Bernal, M. (1987) Black Athena the Afroasiatic roots of classical civilization: Volume II: the archaeological and documentary evidence, New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press.
Carrier, J. G. (ed.) (1995) Occidentalism: images of the West, Oxford: Clarendon.
Castle, G. (ed.) (2001) Post-colonial discourses: an anthology, Oxford: Blackwell.
Célestin, R. (1996) From cannibals to radicals: figures and limits of exoticism, Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
Chakrabarty, D. (1992) ‘Postcoloniality and the artifice of history: who speaks for “Indian” pasts?’, Representations 37, Winter: 1-26.
Chakrabarty, D. (2000) Provincializing Europe: postcolonial thought and historical difference, Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Chambers, I. (1994) Migrancy, culture, identity, London: Routledge.
Darby, P. (1997) ‘Postcolonialism’, in P. Darby (ed.) At the edge of international relations: postcolonialism, gender, and dependency, London: Pinter.
Darby
Description: The 4000 words essay should demonstrate that students have understood the issue they are addressing, made themselves familiar with the appropriate literature, and demonstrated the ability both to assess the arguments on all sides of the debate, and to formulate a rationale for their own position.
In marking students’ written work, tutors will consider:
• the quality of content: the breadth and depth of analysis, the quality of critical comment;
• the structure: logical development and coherence of the argument;
• the range of literature used in making the argument;
• the presentation and layout and the competence with which sources are referenced.

Please, do not copy (plagiarism) from smb’s work which has happened with one of my order with you.

 

Topic: Impact of political systems and Trade Embargoes
Study Books Used in Class:
Carbaugh, R.J. (2011). Global Economics. US: South-Western.
Description: 1) Looking back at history, most East Asian countries were under some form of authoritarian government during the period of take-off; for example, General Chiang Kai-shek was head of Taiwan, General Park Chung Hee was head of South Korea, the British government ruled in Hong Kong, and the military ruled Thailand.
• Does the political system have anything to do with the miracle?

2) Trade embargoes are commonly used by developed countries to punish countries that do not adhere to accepted international community relations. The US in particular has imposed trade embargoes on Vietnam, Iraq, Cuba, North Korea, Libya and others.
To what extent do these embargoes work? Are these embargoes more deadly than, say, an outright war?

 

Topic: Education Policies since 1944
Study Books Used in Class:
1/ ATL (2011) The future of state education: how everything you value is disappearing, London: Association of Teachers and Lecturers. Free from www.atl.org/speakoutforeducation

2/ Ainley, P. & Allen, M. (2010) Lost Generation? New strategies for youth and education, London: Continuum.

3/ Ward, S. and Eden, C. (2009) Key Issues in Education Policy, London: Sage.

4/ Tomlinson, S. (Latest edition) Education in a post-welfare society Second Edition, Buckingham: Open University Press. ISBN: 0-335-21753-2.

5/ Crick, B. (1998) Education for citizenship and the teaching of democracy in schools, Final report of the advisory group on Citizenship, London: DfEE/QCA.

6/ Osler, A. & Starkey, H. (2005) Changing Citizenship, Democracy and Inclusion in Education, Buckingham: Open University Press. ISBN: 0-335-21181-X.

Description: Education cannot compensate for society: How much have education policies changed society for the benefit of the majority of English citizens from 1944 to the present and how much have they ensured that nothing changed for them?