Diversity in the workplace

Paper instructions:
7 references, from 2010 to current.  Week 2 Assignment: Diversity in the Workplace (Due Day 7 of Week 2)

The focus of this paper is on elements of diversity in the workplace that are important to nursing. You may examine diversity from the aspect of generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Also explore the issue of under-representation of minorities in nursing. Consider the impact diversity has had on the field of nursing and providing culturally competent nursing care. Summarize the impact of the various aspects of diversity and of under-represented minorities in the nursing profession. Explain the importance of diversity in the profession of nursing and on delivering culturally competent nursing care.
Write a  4-5 page paper using the following guidelines and evaluation criteria. Use the headings below for each section. Use a minimum of five references from five different sources. Sources may include the course text book, professional nursing literature in the assigned course readings, and other references in the Walden Library. If they are relevant, you may use one or two professional web sites in addition to the literature references.
Begin this paper with a brief paragraph that provides an overview of the assignment and its purpose. The heading for this paragraph is the same as the title of the paper. This will be about 2-3 sentences. The last sentence in this paragraph is a sentence that begins “The purpose of this paper is to ¨. This paragraph is worth 20 points.
Importance of Diversity in the Workplace – 20 points
Provide an overview of reasons why it is important for nurses to examine the impact of diversity on the profession of nursing. Also, address the impact of diversity on the provision of culturally competent nursing care. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is usually one paragraph.
Influence of Diversity on Nursing Care – 30 points
Discuss how diversity issues, including underrepresentation of minorities in nursing, impact the nursing profession and nurses’ ability to provide culturally competent nursing care. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is 1-2 paragraphs.
Underrepresentation of Minorities in Nursing – 20 points
Provide a one-paragraph overview of the impact of underrepresentation of minorities, in general, in nursing. Provide specific information about underrepresentation of minorities rather than general statements. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section.
Summary of One Aspect of Diversity – 20 points
Select ONE of the following aspects of diversity: generational, ethnic, demographic, or gender. Review the impact of the aspect you selected on the workplace. Provide specific information related to the aspect you select. Cite sources from the professional literature to support the information in this section. This is 2-3 paragraphs.
Summary – 20 points
End the paper with a one-paragraph summary of the main points of this paper.

Submission to Grammarly – 20 points
You are required to submit your paper to the Grammarly for review before you submit your final paper. Use the Grammarly report to revise your paper. Then submit your revised paper to Turnitin and the Grammarly report to Week 3 Submission Link.
Format/Style
Proofread the paper and correct any typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, or APA format errors before submitting your paper. Up to 30 points can be deducted from the grade for this assignment for these types of errors, or for not using at least the minimum number of required professional literature references.
Total points for Grammarly      =  20 points.
Total points for revised paper    = 130 points.

Total Points for Assignment     = 150 points.
When completed, save the assignment as APP2+last name+your first initial.doc. For example, Sally Ride’s Week 2 Application Assignment would be named “APP2RideS.doc.” Submit this assignment in the “Assignment Turnitin Week 2” area of the course. Click the View/Complete link. Follow instructions once the Turnitin submission site opens. To submit the Grammarly Report, click the Week 3 Assignment 2 link and follow instructions.

Diversity in the Workplace – Historical Context Paper – Write a 2-3 page paper, in which you analyze one aspect of the history and evolution of thought, public policy and employment law related to diversity. An example might be the significant features of Civil Rights Act, the significant features or of Affirmative Action, the impact of diversity on workplace, laws and policies, or the evolution of workplace diversity and how it differs from Affirmative Action. Evaluate how this history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale for diversity and inclusion. Point Value of this Written Assignment: 9

Total Possible Score: 9.00
Analyze one aspect of the history and evolution of thought regarding public policy and employment law related to diversity
Total: 2.00
Extensively analyzed the history and evolution of thought as it relates to public policy and employment law related to diversity.
Fully analyzes the history and evolution of the subject or issue chosen.
Sufficiently considered one aspect of the history and evolution of thought, public policy and employment law related to diversity.
Somewhat considered one aspect of the history and evolution of thought, public policy and employment law related to diversity.
Did not consider an aspect of the history and evolution of thought, public policy and employment law related to diversity.

Evaluate how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale for diversity and inclusion
Total: 2.00
5 – Comprehensively evaluated how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale
4 – Fully evaluated how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale
3 – Sufficiently evaluated how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale
2 – Somewhat evaluated how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale
1 – Fails to evaluate how the history supports or distracts from an ethical or competitive advantage rationale

Writing & Organization
Total: 2.00
5 – This is an outstanding example of clear writing skills. It includes a central theme, a clear, logical, easy to follow structure, appropriate tone, good mechanics, and attention to APA style.
4 – This is an above average example of clear writing skills, including central theme, a clear, logical, easy to follow structure, appropriate tone, good mechanics, and attention to APA style.
3 – This paper demonstrates expected writing skills, including central theme, a clear, logical, easy to follow structure, appropriate tone, good mechanics, and attention to APA style.
2 – This paper needs some work with regards to writing skills, including central theme, clear, logical, easy to follow structure, appropriate tone, good mechanics, and attention to APA style.
1 – This paper needs significant editing, with attention to central theme, a clear, logical structure, the use of appropriate tone, mechanics, and APA style.

Research
Total: 2.00
5 – This paper is an outstanding example of summarization and analysis of the research materials relevant to this assignment.
4 – This paper is above average in its summarization and analysis of the research materials relevant to this assignment.
3 – This paper presents a clear summary and analysis of the research materials relevant to the assignment.
2 – This paper needs some work to improve the summary and analysis of this research material relevant to this assignment.
1 – This paper needs significant work to improve the summary and analysis of this research material relevant to this assignment.

Style
Total: 1.00
5 – This paper follows all current APA style guidelines.
4 – This paper follows most current APA style guidelines.
3 – This paper adequately meets current APA style guidelines.
2 – This paper meets some current APA style guidelines.
1 – This paper fails to meet current APA style guidelines.