college athletes getting paid

/in /by

Unit 1 Grading Rubric

Rhetorical Analysis of Stakeholders (40 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Identify and analyze at least 4 stakeholders, including their: arguments and motivations; relationship with the issue (e.g., material, philosophical, personal); relationships to one another; and, where possible and applicable, their values and beliefs
Synthesize their disagreements in order to characterize the nature of the current debate
Use this analysis to determine, in part, why this issue is still unresolved
Avoid persuasive argument or premature judgment of positions
Illustrate thoughtful and nuanced analysis that avoids overgeneralization and oversimplification

Research and Sources (40 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Use at least 8 academic and popular sources
Fairly and accurately represent credible sources
Balance primary and secondary sources in a way that best suits the topic
Balance academic and popular sources in a way that best suits the topic
Demonstrate the relevance of these sources to the issue and/or stakeholders
Demonstrate connections between your sources and your analysis, as well as connections between the sources themselves
Integrate and cite all sources effectively using MLA citation and signal phrases
Paraphrase, summarize, and quote effectively, avoiding plagiarism

Organization and Delivery (10 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Sequence information in a way that best suits the topic and makes it easy for the reader to follow
Illustrate thoughtful choices based on the reader, making it easy for a reader to learn about this issue and its stakeholders

Style, Grammar, Mechanics (10 pts)

An excellent essay will:

Demonstrate deliberate word choice for clarity
Contain few to no grammatical errors
Be formatted in double-spaced, 12pt, Times New Roman

Additional considerations:

Assignments not meeting the minimum word count (1750-200 words) will receive a failing grade
Assignments containing plagiarism will result in either an admonition or violation, and may fail automatically
Assignments that do not meet the promptno matter how well writtenwill fail automatically

Law Enforcement Recruitment

/in /by

Getting Started
This Web research assignment explores the characteristics and roles of a law enforcement officer.  You will research local law enforcement agencies, describe an agency’s hiring policies, and describe any recruitment challenges you think the agency might face.

Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to:

Describe methods used to train law enforcement officers.
Discuss the traits of a good law enforcement officer.
Identify the methods, challenges, and problems connected with the recruitment of police.
Define the role of police.

Resources
Textbook: Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices
Media: 2.2 Resource: The Police

Background Information
One of the best ways to learn about a career is to determine what is expected of someone in that career.  As you experience this workshop, imagine you are either the applicant or an experienced hiring manager asked to review the process, and complete the assignment from that perspective.

Instructions
Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Review Chapter 2 in the textbook, Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices.
Review the media 2.2 Resource: The Police
Research a local law enforcement agency online.  Go to a local law enforcement agency website.  Write a two-page summary (not including photos, figures, graphs, etc.) that outlines the steps for obtaining a job as a law enforcement professional with that agency.  Make sure that you address the following:
Briefly describe the law enforcement agency and its purpose.
What are the desired qualities for candidates?
What are the prerequisites for application?
What various tests are used to qualify recruits?
What is the length of academy training and what does the training entail?
What do you see as the style of law enforcement used by this agency?  How do you know?
What challenges do you see in recruitment for this agency?
Typically, how long is the hiring process for this agency?
Remember to cite your sources using APA formatting.
When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the link below or the Activities button by the end of the workshop.

Better Together

/in /by

Last week we discussed our personal career futures. This week well focus on the broader societal landscape and what value diversity and inclusion play in the future of work. Diversity in the workplace does not just refer to race, sex, religion, class, and age. A commitment to a diverse working environment also acknowledges the importance of the diversity of perspectives, cultures, backgrounds, and strengths. 

Begin by reading pages 7.1-7.7 of the webtext for this week and viewing the video, “Inclusion Starts with I.”

Accenture. (2017). Inclusion starts with an I. (Links to an external site.) YouTube. [Video: 3:28 minutes]. Transcripts.
Discussion Instructions

Initial Post: Then, by Thursday of Module 7, create an initial post that responds to each of the prompts below: 

    Have you ever encountered a situation like the ones highlighted in the video? How did it impact you? 
    What demographic groups, backgrounds, or perspectives are underrepresented in your career field? Why?
    What are the benefits of working in diverse groups? What are the challenges? 

You will not be able to see posts written by your classmates until you create your initial post.

Replies:  Then, from Friday through Sunday of Module 7, reply to your classmates initial posts and engage with them in a conversation about the future of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Do you think our workplaces will become more or less diverse and inclusive in the future? Why? Please be sure to reply to at least two of your peers’ posts. 
Evaluation

    This discussion will be graded according to the Cornerstone Discussion Board Rubric. Review the rubric and Discussion Board Expectations in advance to know how you will be assessed.
    All discussion boards combined are worth 20% of your course grade.

final draft to paper you completed on Genetic Trauma corrections

/in /by

Comments from teacher on rough draft were as follows:
-interesting topic
–good lead-in and focus
–body paragraphs should be more of an overview of your research process and not a “conclusion” yet–consider separate paragraphs for different inquiry points–see student sample
–consider more sources for a more comprehensive inquiry research process
–no bold needed on works cited title