Research Assignment 1 INSTRUCTIONS: Week 3 NO PLAGARISAM The subject of your research paper this week is to discuss the differences between diversity and multiculturalism as well as to discuss the pros and cons of diversity in the workplace. Remember, this is not an opinion piece, but a scholarly work supported with credible references and sources from your research. Topics of discussion may include recruiting, selection, pay and benefits, retention, affirmative action, and any other areas that pertain to strategic HRM in the workplace. Your paper should be a minimum of eight (8) full pages of double-spaced content in 12-point font. In addition, include a properly formatted APA cover page, an abstract, a properly formatted Introduction and Conclusion, and a minimum of 5 references to support your ideas, arguments, and opinions. Your paper should analyze all required readings and those from your research in the field of study. You are expected to conduct outside research aside from the text to support your ideas, arguments, and opinions. Discussions of key concepts, and a critical analysis of the research is required. Remember you are to critically analyze the data you find. Merely copying pasting and citing sources does not constitute scholarly writing. You must present ideas and positions and support or refute those arguments with credible references and sources.       While assigned readings are important; you must conduct independent research of the subject matter and critically analyze the materials presented. References and sources should support your ideas, arguments, and opinions; and not be the basis of your paper. The assignment should be a scholarly paper that is designed to analyze and academically discuss what you have learned and how you can integrate the learning into an organization now and in the future. Be sure to list references in proper APA format and ensure that all listed references are also cited in text. References and citations must be congruent, meaning all listed sources are cited in text and cited sources are listed in the references section at the end of your paper.      Your paper should adhere to APA formatting requirements (APA style cover page, in-text citations for each listed reference, and a reference page are required). Please make sure to proofread carefully. Grammar and spelling errors will affect the grading. It is very important that your critical analysis relates the course content to real-world applications from your work experiences or current events affecting HRM practices. HRMT600 Writing Rubric100 % Exemplary4 pts Accomplished3.4 pts Developing3 pts Beginning2.6 pts Did not attempt0 pts Abstract10 % Exemplary Places Abstract on a separate page & clearly summarizes the intent and content of the paper in 150 - 250 words Accomplished Places Abstract on a separate page & summarizes the intent and content of the paper is 150 - 250 words Developing Abstract is vague and does not summarize th ...

1. Research Assignment 1 INSTRUCTIONS: Week 3
NO PLAGARISAM
The subject of your research paper this week is to discuss the
differences between diversity and multiculturalism as well as to
discuss the pros and cons of diversity in the workplace.
Remember, this is not an opinion piece, but a scholarly work
supported with credible references and sources from your
research. Topics of discussion may include recruiting, selection,
pay and benefits, retention, affirmative action, and any other
areas that pertain to strategic HRM in the workplace.
Your paper should be a minimum of eight (8) full pages of
double-spaced content in 12-point font. In addition,
include a properly formatted APA cover page, an abstract, a
properly formatted Introduction and Conclusion, and a minimum
of 5 references to support your ideas, arguments, and
opinions. Your paper should analyze all required readings and
those from your research in the field of study. You are expected
to conduct outside research aside from the text to support your
ideas, arguments, and opinions. Discussions of key concepts,
and a critical analysis of the research is required. Remember
you are to critically analyze the data you find. Merely copying
pasting and citing sources does not constitute scholarly writing.
You must present ideas and positions and support or refute
those arguments with credible references and sources.
While assigned readings are important; you must conduct
independent research of the subject matter and critically analyze
the materials presented. References and sources
should support your ideas, arguments, and opinions; and not be
the basis of your paper. The assignment should be a scholarly
paper that is designed to analyze and academically discuss what

2. you have learned and how you can integrate the learning into an
organization now and in the future. Be sure to list references in
proper APA format and ensure that all listed references are also
cited in text. References and citations must be congruent,
meaning all listed sources are cited in text and cited sources are
listed in the references section at the end of your paper.
Your paper should adhere to APA formatting requirements
(APA style cover page, in-text citations for each listed
reference, and a reference page are required). Please make sure
to proofread carefully. Grammar and spelling errors will affect
the grading. It is very important that your critical analysis
relates the course content to real-world applications from your
work experiences or current events affecting HRM practices.
HRMT600 Writing Rubric100 %
Exemplary4 pts
Accomplished3.4 pts
Developing3 pts
Beginning2.6 pts
Did not attempt0 pts
Abstract10 %
Exemplary
Places Abstract on a separate page & clearly summarizes the
intent and content of the paper in 150 - 250 words
Accomplished
Places Abstract on a separate page & summarizes the intent and
content of the paper is 150 - 250 words
Developing
Abstract is vague and does not summarize the intent or content

3. of the paper well. Paper is either less than 150 or more than 250
words.
Beginning
Abstract is present but, incomplete or ambiguous. Intent of the
paper is obscure and confusing.
Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
Introduction15 % Provides a clear and concise reason for the
paper and background into the problem.
Exemplary
Provides background research into the problem; states the
problem clearly; justifies the study; explains the significance of
the problem to an audience of non-specialists.
Accomplished
Provides background research into the topic; describes the
problem to be solved; provides findings and reasons for the
research.
Developing
Provides little background research into the topic; describes the
problem to be solved; provides little findings and reasons for
the research.
Beginning
Student does not identify the purpose or provide background
information for the paper. The introduction is vague and unclear
in its purpose.
Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.

4. Discussion35 % Discusses findings and conclusions in
accordance with the research.
Exemplary
Presents precise and orderly explanation of findings in
conjunction with the research despite personal opinions and
ideas. Provides at least the minimum written content in
accordance with assignment instructions.
Accomplished
Presents explanation of findings and research. Provides at least
the minimum written content in accordance with assignment
instructions.
Developing
Does not address the problem statement effectively. Research
does not support findings or arguments. Conclusions not clearly
stated. Provides between 70% to 85% of minimum written
content required.
Beginning
Work is confusing and intelligible. Paper loses focus and does
not address the subject matter. Research is vague and confusing.
Provides less than 70% of the minimum written content
requirement.
Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
Summary or Conclusion15 % Articulates findings in accordance
with the research.
Exemplary
Restates the reason for the paper. Clearly and precisely
articulates and summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance
with the research; regardless of personal views or opinions.

5. Accomplished
Restates the reason for the paper as well as articulates and
summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance with the
research.
Developing
Attempts but does not clearly summarize the paper adequately
or explain findings.
Beginning
Attempts, but summary is confusing and lacks detail. Findings
are unclear and lacks detail.
Did not attempt
Not attempted or provided.
Documentation & APA format.20 % Paper is properly in APA
style writing standards
Exemplary
Paper is written in proper APA format; includes at least the
minimum number of references and sources; references are
properly listed in the Reference section and properly cited in
text.
Accomplished
Paper written mostly in proper APA format. Reference listing
and citations contain errors, but they don’t represent a major
distraction. Provides at least 60% of the references required.
Developing
Student has trouble with APA formatting and listing and citing
sources and references. Provides at least 33% to 59% of
required references.
Beginning

6. Some attempt to write in APA format, however student
struggles with listing and citing sources in text. Less than 33%
of required references are provided.
Did not attempt
No attempt to write in APA format; references and sources are
not provided or not listed or cited.
Grammar and Spelling5 % Submission if free of grammar and
spelling errors
Exemplary
Paper is free or almost free of grammatical errors and writing
mechanics.
Accomplished
Paper contains minor errors in grammar and spelling but does
not present significant distraction from the work.
Developing
Paper contains several grammatical and spelling errors that
begin to distract from the work.
Beginning
Paper contains many grammatical and spelling errors distracting
significantly from the work.
Did not attempt
Paper contains so many errors in grammar and spelling that the
intent of the paper cannot be understood.