Instructions: You will complete an in-depth analysis of a current labor event in one of the following countries: China,
Hong Kong, France, England/UK, Germany, or Mexico. Pick a single specific topic of labor relations to evaluate, such as
strikes, formation, impasse resolution, etc. Pick one of the listed countries to investigate how the chosen labor relations
topic is complied with or handled in that country. Research the Internet for 3-5 reputable sources regarding how the issue
in the comparison country is handled. Reference the textbook and any chosen additional outside research sources as to
how the chosen topic is handled in the United States prepare a comparison between the United States and the chosen
alternate country regarding that aspect of labor relations; for instance, a comparison of how negotiation impasse in labor
relations bargaining is handled in China compared to the United States. Comparative graphs are encouraged. Also, you
are required to integrate the core value of community by discussing it within the context of your paper.
Your paper will be in APA style and in Microsoft Word (.doc or.docx) or rich text format (.rtf), and it will be 5-7 pages in
length not including a title page or reference page and any graphics chosen. You must include references to articles or
news events discussed as well as at least three additional references to include the text. Refer to the rubric on the
next page for grading criteria. Rubric:
Criteria
Score
(pts) Elements Substance of Content
30% Development, &
Logical flow of ideas
from one section to
another
20%
Integration of SLU Core
Value of Community
20% Writing Mechanics &
Formatting
30% Not Attempted
(Criterion is missing or
not in evidence) Novice
(does not meet expectations;
performance is substandard) Content lacking any
substance. No key
points are addressed Content has little-to-no
substance. One or two key
points are addressed 0 – 17.9 pts Basic
(works towards meeting
expectations; performance
needs improvement) Proficient
(meets expectations;
performance is satisfactory) Exemplary
(exceeds expectations;
performance is
outstanding) Content has limited
substance. Some key
points are addressed Content is substantive. Most
key points are addressed Content is very thorough
and substantive. All key
points are addressed 18.0 – 20.9 pts 21.0 – 23.9 pts 24.0 – 26.9 pts 27.0 – 30 pts No evidence of logical
flow or organization Little evidence of logical flow.
Organization is demonstrated
only to a slight degree Content is partially
developed to a logical
degree. Basic organization
is demonstrated Content is developed in a
logical sequence. Proficient
organization is demonstrated. Content is developed in a
very logical sequence.
Exceptional organization is
demonstrated 0 – 11.9 pts 12.0 – 13.9 pts 14.0 – 15.9 pts 16.0 – 17.9 pts 18.0 – 20 pts No mention of core
value Some mention of, but no
integration of core value Some mention of and
limited integration of core
value Satisfactory integration of
core value Excellent and thorough
integration of core value 0 – 11.9 pts 12.0 – 13.9 pts 14.0 – 15.9 pts 16.0 – 17.9 pts 18.0 – 20 pts Does not demonstrate
proper use of
grammar, punctuation,
organization,
vocabulary, and
spelling. Demonstrates limited use of
grammar, punctuation,
organization, vocabulary, and
spelling. Demonstrates basic use of
grammar, punctuation,
organization, vocabulary,
and spelling. Demonstrates proficient use
of grammar, punctuation,
organization, vocabulary, and
spelling. Demonstrates exemplary
use of grammar,
punctuation, organization,
vocabulary, and spelling. 0 – 8.9 pts 9.0 – 10.4 pts 10.5 – 11.9 pts 12.0 – 13.4 pts 13.5 – 15 pts No evidence of a
response Does not include APA
formatting for citations,
references, and headings. Attempts APA formatting for
citations, references, and
headings, but has many
errors. Demonstrates APA formatting
for citations, references, and
headings, but has some
errors. Demonstrates correct APA
formatting for citations,
references, and headings. 0 – 8.9 pts 9.0 – 10.4 pts 10.5 – 11.9 pts 12.0 – 13.4 pts 13.5 – 15 pts /30 /20 /20 /15 /15 /100 points
