RJA #15: Reflection

I learned a lot in this class. Not only about my topic, Age Discrimination in Employment, but also about essay writing. I have been out of school for five years now, and this wasn't an easy class to jump back into. Overall, I feel much more comfortable writing again. I was very rusty, and now I'm back in the groove. I can write in different formats, and I now can use multiple scholastic research tools. This class will prove to be very useful in the future!

RJA #14b: Application Project References

(2004). Ageism in America: as boomers age, ageism in America becomes a hot topic. MSNBC. Retrieved from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5868712/

Schmid, R. (2010, April 6). For Resolving Conflicts, go to Grandma. MSNBC. Retrieved from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36191339/ns/health-behavior/

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adea.cfm

Skadany, B. What you can and can't do about age bias. AARP. Retrieved from http://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/what_you_can_do_about_age_bias.html?

Joachim, M. Pros and cons of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Retrieved from http://m.www.helium.com/items/1485689-prejudice-in-the-workplace-employer- rights-discrimination-against-employers-equal-opportunity

RJA #14a: Application Project Progress Report

For my application project, I plan to write an editorial asking the question: Is Ageism in Employment Avoidable? I think this is a great question, considering all of the varieties of work available to us. I will refer to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 of course, but question the reality of the law in today's society.

So far, I have accomplished all of my research, and begun the framework of the editorial. I like to map out my writing before I jump in so it all fits together in the end. I have not yet created an APA-style references list, so the second part of today's journal entry (RJA #14b) will take care of that.

Since I have collected all of my information, I need to put it together in an APA-style references list. I also need to finish mapping out the editorial so I can finish wriing it. I will have the editorial finished by Wednesday night, and proofread by Thursday afternoon.

RJA #11: Annotated Bibliography, Part 2

Associated Press; Ageism in America; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5868712/
This article is based around the opinion that America's humor at the expense of the older population is becoming an issue. It cites a 74 year old man that will challenge all opinions of "old." The article is biased from the senoir's point of view.

Schmid, Randolph; For Resolving Conflicts, go to Grandma; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36191339/ns/health-behavior/
This article is about older people being wiser. A study was conducted by the University of Michigan. It showed that older people have a more open mind and listen to others point of view's better. This is semi-related to Age Discrimination in Employment, because it shows that older people are still valuable.

Jesperado; Ageism and Employment; http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/discussion/ageism-and-employment/1206484/
This is a blog written by a younger girl who sees ageism in her job. It will be useful because she sees it first hand. She sees no advantages to ageism in the workplace. She also talks about younger people being discriminated against.

RJA #10c: Ideas for Application Project

I think I would like to write an editorial related to my topic. My four ideas are:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act- The Employer's Point of View
Age Discrimination in Employment Act- The Effect on Manual Labor Jobs
Is Ageism in Employment Avoidable?
Age Discrimination in Employment Act- Does it Hinder or Help the Economy?

RJA #10b: Progress Report for Argumentative Paper

Accomplished:
75% of Research
Outline
Thesis Statement
Field Research

To Do:
Finish Research
Begin composing paper according to outline
Complie Bibliography/Works Cited

Schedule:
Finish Research by 4/11/2010
Finish Rough Draft by 4/16/2010

RJA #10a: Annotated Bibliography

Sargent, Malcolm. "Age Discrimination in Employment." Gower Publishing Limited 2006

This will be my most useful source. It can be used to better educate the reader on what age discrimination is. It also explains employment equality regulations (as of 2006.) This book is reliable and unbiased. It's goal is education, not politically motivated.

M.J. Joachim. "Pros and Cons of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act."  http://m.www.helium.com/items/1485689-prejudice-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-discrimination-against-employers-equal-opportunity
This source will be useful, although it is a very biased opinion. It brings up good points from the employer's point of view. The goal is to raise awareness about the situation the ADEA puts the employer in.

Skladany, Bob. "What You Can and Can't do About Age Bias." httm://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/what_you_can_do_about_age_bias.html?
This source will be useful from the opinion of the older worker.  It reviews the rights of the older employee. The opinion is biased, but useful. The goal is to make the older population aware of their rights to employment.