Individual Assignment: EEOC Presentation
Resource: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website
• Explore the EEOC website (http://www.eeoc.gov) to learn more about the organization.
• Click the About the EEOC link and select Newsroom. Select a press release about an employee lawsuit published within the last 6 months.
• Search the Internet to find at least one news item about this lawsuit, preferably from a news source in the state in which the incident occurred.
• Write a 1,050- to 1,200- word paper that includes the following:
o A description of the compliance issue that led to the lawsuit and its ramifications for the organization.
o A brief summary of the functions of the EEOC in one paragraph.
o The EEOC- role in this lawsuit.
o Whether or not this lawsuit promotes social change; justify your reasoning
o A comparison of the EEOC press release to the news item. What accounts for the differences?
o Strategies you would implement, if you were a senior manager of this company, to ensure future compliance and inclusion in the multicultural workplace.
• Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Written Assignment Grading Form
Content and Organization
70 Percent Percent Earned: Comments:
11
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
• Explore the EEOC website and in the “Newsroom†link, select a press release about an employee lawsuit from the last 6 months.
• Research online to find at least one news item about this same case (preferably from a news source in the same state in which the incident occurred, if possible).
• Write a 1,050-1,200 page paper that includes:
o A description of the compliance issue that led to the lawsuit and its ramifications for the organization.
o A brief summary of the functions of the EEOC in one paragraph.
o The EEOC- role in this lawsuit.
o Whether or not this lawsuit promotes social change; justify your reasoning
o A comparison of the EEOC press release to the news item. What accounts for the differences?
o Strategies you would implement, if you were a senior manager of this company, to ensure future compliance and inclusion in the multicultural workplace.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.
Readability and Style
15 Percent Percent Earned Comments:
2
Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Mechanics
15 Percent Percent Earned Comments:
2
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.
The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Spelling is correct.
Total 100
Percent Percent Earned Comments:
Points Possible Percent
Earned x
Points Possible Points earned:
15
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