BUS/MCS 110 : Research Paper, Instructor: Jim Tappen
Research Paper #2
Labor Unions Today
Your Research Paper is due by the end of the next Module
Introduction:
Labor unions are much smaller today compared to their peak membership in the 1950s.
American unions remain a political factor, through mobilization of their memberships
around issues such as immigrant rights, trade policy, health care, and living wage
campaigns. Many feel that unions are no longer needed in today’s business
environment while others fell they are still needed, especially in certain segments of the
workforce.
Assignment:
Research the following about labor unions in the United States:
o The status of union membership.
o What experts are saying about the need for the continuation of union activities
today? Are there segments of the workforce that really need union protection?
o At least four (4) different references must be used in your research.
In a brief research paper (750-1000 words – about 3-4 pages):
o Summarize your research findings on the topics noted above.
o Your feelings about this research?
o Do you feel labor unions are needed or are they no longer needed in today’s
business environment?
Submission:
Your research paper should be well organized, grammatically correct, and with no
spelling errors
Type your paper using a word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.) and
formatted in the MLA style. This includes citing sources in text and the Works Cited page
(not included in the count of words for the paper). A summary of the MLA style is
available in Prof. T’s. References located in the Content section of the Course Menu.
Please note that I require URL’s in references for Web sites and that you use the Times
New Roman font with a font size of 12.
The document must be saved using the file type of .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
o If you are using Pages on a Mac, as your word processor, make sure you save
your work in the Word format (.docx) or Portable Document Format (.pdf)
before uploading your submission in the Bb Assignment Tool.
o If you are using Google Docs as your word processor or store your work on
Google Drive, you must download your file to your local hard drive or a storage
device (e.g. USB Flash Drive, External Hard drive) attached to your computer.
In Bb upload your essay as an attachment in the Research Paper #2 Assignment Tool
located in the Assignments – Module 7 folder of Module 7.
No late assignments will be accepted.
BUS/MCS 110 : Research Paper, Instructor: Jim Tappen
Assessment:
4 references 10%
Research summary 25%
Your feelings on the research 25%
Your feelings on unions 30%
MLA Format 10%
Total 100%
Remember to check the Course Schedule located in the Course Information section of Course
Menu for the due date.