Instructions Written Assignment 1 The purpose of this assignment is to explore an assigned topic from the first three weeks of the term in greater depth and to help students analyze content logically through the use of journal articles. Instructions: Select an article from academic journals, industry or business magazines, or association Web sites that is not older than two years to the present date. It should be on one of the following topics, The HRM Environment Trends and Influences in HRM Challenges in HRM HRM as a Strategic Partner Current Labor Trends Provide the complete APA reference, using in-text citations correctly. Address the following questions: The main purpose of this article is __________ The key question that the author (s) is addressing is __________ The most important information in this article is __________ The main point(s) of view presented in this article is (are) _____________ The key concept(s) we need to understand in this article is (are) ________ The main conclusions in the article are __________ Note: Requirements for all Writing Assignments include , Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment Use headings to separate the sections of the paper In this particular assignment, use the questions above as headings The paper is expected to be between 3-4 pages Page numbers Double-spacing Times New Roman, size 12 In-text citations to sources in APA style Reference page using APA style Select two additional sources to support your discussion and review of the main article; clearly identify the main article RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1 Criteria 1 5 4 3 1-2 0 Addresses current themes, issues, challenges in organizations that relate to the HRM environment, trends, influences, challenges, current labor trends or addresses HRM as a strategic partner Effectively addresses the main topic, most important information, as well as the main conclusion of the article. Makes strong, logical connections.  Addresses the main topic, key questions, most important information and key concepts, as well as the main conclusion of the article; however, makes some indistinct or incomplete connections regarding relevance and workplace connections Identifies some of the key issues or potential problems; elements of the article are missing or inappropriately identified. The topic is loosely connected; linkages not made; fails to identify relevance. Criteria 2 5 4 3 1-2 0 Addresses the challenges of determining solutions in HRM and the specific impact of the topic on leadership, management, problem-solving, and decision-making Effectively addresses the key questions and the key concepts and incorporates them into the article review discussion.  Associated with impact on management, problem-solving, and decision-making. Makes strong, logical connections. Addresses the key questions and the key concepts and incorporates into topic; however, incompletely.  Somewhat associated with impact on HRM. Makes some logical connections Identi.

1. Instructions
Written Assignment 1
The purpose of this assignment is to explore an assigned topic
from the first three weeks of the term in greater depth and to
help students analyze content logically through the use of
journal articles.
Instructions:
Select an article from academic journals, industry or business
magazines, or association Web sites that is not older than two
years to the present date. It should be on one of the following
topics,
The HRM Environment
Trends and Influences in HRM
Challenges in HRM
HRM as a Strategic Partner
Current Labor Trends
Provide the complete APA reference, using in-text citations
correctly.
Address the following questions:
The main purpose of this article is __________
The key question that the author (s) is addressing is
__________
The most important information in this article is __________
The main point(s) of view presented in this article is (are)
_____________
The key concept(s) we need to understand in this article is (are)
________
The main conclusions in the article are __________
Note:
Requirements for all Writing Assignments include
,
Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment
Use headings to separate the sections of the paper
In this particular assignment, use the questions above as

2. headings
The paper is expected to be between 3-4 pages
Page numbers
Double-spacing
Times New Roman, size 12
In-text citations to sources in APA style
Reference page using APA style
Select two additional sources to support your discussion and
review of the main article; clearly identify the main article
RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1
Criteria 1
5
4
3
1-2
0
Addresses current themes, issues, challenges in organizations
that relate to the HRM environment, trends, influences,
challenges, current labor trends or addresses HRM as a strategic
partner
Effectively addresses the main topic, most important
information, as well as the main conclusion of the article.
Makes strong, logical connections.
Addresses the main topic, key questions, most important
information and key concepts, as well as the main conclusion of
the article; however, makes some indistinct or incomplete
connections regarding relevance and workplace connections
Identifies some of the key issues or potential problems;
elements of the article are missing or inappropriately identified.
The topic is loosely connected; linkages not made; fails to
identify relevance.
Criteria 2

3. 5
4
3
1-2
0
Addresses the challenges of determining solutions in HRM and
the specific impact of the topic on leadership, management,
problem-solving, and decision-making
Effectively addresses the key questions and the key concepts
and incorporates them into the article review discussion.
Associated with impact on management, problem-solving, and
decision-making. Makes strong, logical connections.
Addresses the key questions and the key concepts and
incorporates into topic; however, incompletely. Somewhat
associated with impact on HRM. Makes some logical
connections
Identifies and addresses some of the key questions and the key
concepts; however, does not incorporate into the topic. Weak
association with impact on HRM. Logical connections are
weak.
Does not effectively addresses the key questions and the key
concepts or incorporate them into topic. The issues are not
associated with the possible impact on HRM. Does not make
logical connections.
Criteria 3
5
4
3
1-2
0
Content, Conclusions and recommendations are supported by
fact-based research

4. Conclusions and recommendations are effectively supported by
facts from author's research. Appropriate paraphrasing and
quotations enhance the presentation or material.
Much content and conclusions are supported by the research,
however, on occasion, the author has presented facts or opinions
not substantiated by his/her research.
While some citations reflect incorporation of research facts, the
paper does not show sufficient fact-based research to support
the author's conclusions.
Little or no fact-based research is cited within the paper. It is
unclear whether the statements made are the author's opinions
or facts.
Criteria 4
5
4
3
1-2
0
Proper development of concepts/themes presented in the paper's
organization
Concepts and themes are fully developed and presented in a
logical, well-flowing organization. Reader can easily follow
the author's logic and flow.
Concepts and themes are presented well and usually well-
developed. While overall well-organized, at times the writing
forces the reader to determine the author’s train of thought.
Paper is inconsistent in the presentation of cohesive concepts
and themes. Consistent organization is lacking causing the
reader to have difficulty in following the author's train of
thought.
Concepts and themes are not fully developed or presented in a

5. cohesive manner. Paper lacks a sense of organization or plan to
the presentation of ideas.
Article Review fails to develop and present concepts and themes
in an organized manner. Paper has omitted several components
of the assignment.
Criteria 5
5
4
3
1-2
0
Use of current and relevant sources, citation and mechanics.
Accurate use of APA style for in-text citations and References
The author has identified and selected a minimum of three very
appropriate and current resources from which to identify and
develop recommendation.
The author has identified and selected at least two sources that
are appropriate for this assignment.
The author has identified and selected one source that is
commercial rather than academic or from a business sources
such as vendor Web sites.
The author has not identified or selected an article that is
appropriate; it is commercial rather than academic or from a
business sources such as vendor Web sites.
The paper correctly cites in-text and lists resources on the
References page. If additional sources are used, they are
included correctly.
The majority of in-text citations and the reference are properly
cited; formatting is inconsistent / inaccurate in a few cases.
References are cited but incorrectly under APA style. The

6. student has either used another format or incorrectly applied the
APA style guidelines.
Inconsistent or missing in-text citations; fails to attribute an
author’s word through APA citations.
25 POSSIBLE TOTAL POINTS
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