Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World of Work

Work In Global Society

Assessment 3: Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World of Work

Assessment name: Assignment Task 3: Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World of Work

Weight: 40%

Assignment due date: The assignment should be completed progressively throughout the semester and submitted by 11:55 pm on Friday of week 13 (20 October). The assessment will normally be marked within 2 weeks.

Details: Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World of Work

Students will choose four media articles discussed in four different tutorials between week 2-12 and complete a template (see Canvas) for each individual article which asks them to:

*Identify the key ideas presented in the media article as they relate to concepts of work and employment raised in required course readings;

*Identify the benefits and/or challenges workers confront in the article, and how these connect with the required course readings for the topic;

*Reflect as a manager or policy maker and explain how appreciating worker interests as identified in the media report and required course readings might contribute to certain actions by you to address it.

Assessment criteria will be:

· Ability to identify the different concepts and perspectives on the changing future of work and how they can be applied to understand the issues raised in the media article and required course readings.

· Ability to clearly and concisely respond to the questions presented in the assignment template.

· Ability to reflect as a manager or policy maker and explain how appreciating worker interests as identified in the media report and required course readings might contribute to certain actions to address it.

Assignment template:

Assignment 3 Template -2.docx Download Assignment 3 Template -2.docx

Rubric

Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World of Work (1)

Analysis of Contemporary Media Reporting on the World
of Work (1)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a learning
outcomeIdentification

Identification of key arguments and
relevant concepts

10 to
>8.0 Pts

Main ideas
presented in media article are clearly outlined and presented and relevant
key concepts from course readings are concisely articulated.

8 to
>6.9 Pts

Main ideas
presented in media article are outlined and presented and relevant key
concepts from course readings are presented.

6.9 to
>5.9 Pts

Some of the
main ideas presented in media article are outlined and presented and some
relevant key concepts from course readings are presented.

5.9 to
>4.9 Pts

Ideas
presented in media article are poorly outlined and presented and relevant
key concepts from course readings are poorly identified.

4.9 to
>0 Pts

Ideas
presented in media article are not outlined or presented and relevant key
concepts from course readings are not identified.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning
outcomeEvaluation

Ability to apply different
perspectives and arguments to evaluate worker experiences

15 to
>11.9 Pts

Provided a thorough
evaluation of the arguments and evidence presented in the media article and
relevant readings.

11.9 to
>10.8 Pts

Provided an
evaluation of the arguments and evidence presented in the media article and
relevant readings.

10.8 to
>9.0 Pts

Provides
some evaluation of the arguments and evidence presented in the media
article and relevant readings.

9 to
>7.4 Pts

Limited
evaluation of the arguments and evidence presented in the media article and
relevant readings.

7.4 to
>0 Pts

No evaluation
of the arguments and evidence presented in the media article and relevant
readings.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a learning
outcomeReflection

Ability to reflect on issues
identified in the media article and relevant readings and identify actions
managers or policy makers should take to resolve them

15 to
>11.9 Pts

Provides
insightful reflection on the media article and readings and puts forward
informed suggestions on how managers or policy makers can address concerns.

11.9 to
>10.8 Pts

Provides
reflection on the media article and readings and puts forward suggestions
on how managers or policy makers can address concerns.

10.8 to
>9.0 Pts

Some
reflection on the media article and readings and some suggestions on how
managers or policy makers can address concerns.

9 to
>7.4 Pts

Limited
reflection on the media article and readings and limited suggestions on how
managers or policy makers can address concerns.

7.4 to
>0 Pts

No attempt
to reflect on the media article and readings or put forward informed
suggestions on how managers or policy makers can address concerns.

15 pts

Total points: 40

Tutorial Slides

Week 1