For the Final Paper, you will choose a social issue affecting the workplace and working environment, and develop a paper that thoroughly discusses the issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints. Be sure to include the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected (e.g., women, immigrants, LGBTQ citizens, the working or middle classes, and racial, ethnic or cultural groups). Analyze how the issue could be positively supported using various social controls (e.g., laws, organizational policies/practices, training/education, government or corporate involvement, or social change) and recommend interventions in these areas. In addition, discuss the potential social or economic benefits which may result if your recommendations were implemented.
Choose one of the following social issues:
- The role of women in leadership
- Faith-based decision making in business (hiring and customers served)
- The use of immigrant labor in California
- Sexual harassment
- Executive versus worker compensation disparity
- The gender wage gap
- Whistleblowing
The paper must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least five scholarly sources (three of which must be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
- Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
- The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
- Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. For more information please review the In-Text Citation Guide and the APA References List.
- Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Please review the APA Essay Checklist for Students to ensure you have all of the required components for your Final Paper.
Discusses the Chosen Issue from Both the Workplace and Societal Viewpoints, Including the Positive and Negative Aspects of the Issue in Relation to the Workplace, Society, and Workers, Especially the Unique Worker Groups who May be Most Affected
Total: 6.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively discusses the chosen issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints, including the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected.
Proficient – Discusses the chosen issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints, including the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected. The discussion is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally discusses the chosen issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints, including the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected. The discussion is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss the chosen issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints, including the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected; however the discussion is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – The discussion of the chosen issue from both the workplace and societal viewpoints, including the positive and negative aspects of the issue in relation to the workplace, society, and workers, especially the unique worker groups who may be most affected is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Analyzes how the Chosen Issue could be Positively Supported using Various Social Controls
Total: 7.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively analyzes how the chosen issue could be positively supported using various social controls.
Proficient – Analyzes how the chosen issue could be positively supported using various social controls. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally analyzes how the chosen issue could be positively supported using various social controls. The analysis is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to analyze how the chosen issue could be positively supported using various social controls; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – The analysis of how the chosen issue could be positively supported using various social controls are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Recommends Interventions in these Areas as well as the Potential Social or Economic Benefits which May Result if these Recommendations were Implemented
Total: 7.00
Distinguished – Recommends appropriate interventions in these areas as well as the potential social or economic benefits which may result if these recommendations were implemented.
Proficient – Recommends interventions in these areas as well as the potential social or economic benefits which may result if these recommendations were implemented. The recommendations are mostly appropriate.
Basic – Minimally recommends interventions in these areas as well as the potential social or economic benefits which may result if these recommendations were implemented. The recommendations are slightly inappropriate.
Below Expectations – Attempts to recommend interventions in these areas as well as the potential social or economic benefits which may result if these recommendations were implemented; however the recommendations are inappropriate.
Non-Performance – The recommendations of interventions in these areas as well as the potential social or economic benefits which may result if these recommendations were implemented are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Intro, Thesis, & Conclusion
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – The paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.
Proficient – The paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.
Basic – The paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.
Below Expectations – The paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.
Non-Performance – The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 2.00
Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient – Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations – Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
