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.

RJA# 9c: Presentation Plan

I. Age Discrimination in Employment is Illegal
A. Paraphrase the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
B. Understanding the reason the law is in place
II. Age Discrimination in Manual Labor Jobs
A. Outdoors
1. Landscaping jobs
2. Construction sites
3. Mechanic
B. Indoors
1. Logistics
2. Millwork
III. Technology Based Jobs
A. Computer Science
1. Computer Programmer
2. Website design
3. IT Positions
B. Entertainment Production
1. TV/Radio Producer
IV. The Employee Becomes a Liability
A. Health Insurance
1. Claims cost
2. Prescription cost
B. Awareness in the workplace
1. Hearing
2. Vision
3. Underlined health conditions
V. Closing

RJA #9b: Argument

Research Question- Should age descrimination be allowed in employment?

• Employers hiring manual labor positions have to descriminate by age to ensure a more productive employee.
• In manual labor jobs, it will be more difficult for an older employee to stay physically healthy than a younger employee.
• In a computer-based job, a younger new-hire will take less time and effort to train than an older employee.

RJA #9a: Thesis Statement

Research Question-Should age descrimination be allowed in employment?

Precise Claim-In some industries, age descrimination has to be allowed.

Reasons/Blueprint-In manual labor jobs, most older people will not be able to produce as effectively as a younger person. Also, they become a health insurance liability. For most employers, health insurance is one of their biggest costs. Finally, in more technological industries, the older population probably won't be as computer-savvy as a younger employee.

Complete Thesis-The challenges posed by some jobs and industries may require employers to descriminate by age.