Using this topic: The Changing Legal Emphasis Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Summarize the related key concepts, systems, theories, processes, etc. (maximum 1 page single spaced; 5 marks) 5 = Full marks will be given where the concepts, systems, theories, processes, etc. are concisely summarized/explained.

3-4 = Partial marks will be provided where the concepts, systems, theories, processes, etc. are identified and summarized/explained in part (i.e. not full explanations, summaries, definitions, etc.) 1-2 =Some marks will be provided where there are missing concepts, systems, theories, processes, etc. and/or the explanations, summaries, definitions are incomplete and partially incorrect.

0 = No marks will be provided if the information is not from the class materials.

2. Select three (3) peer reviewed academic article on the topic you chose. Summarize the article and explain how it is related to learnings in the textbook/class. (maximum 1 page if singled spaced; 15 marks) 5 marks per article 5 = A clear summary of the article that includes what the article was about (i.e. the research topic) and the findings and conclusion of the article. It also includes a rational explanation of how it relates to the learnings from the class. The article must be both related to the topic and peer reviewed.

3-4 = A summary of the article that includes what the article was about (i.e. the research topic) and the findings and conclusion of the article, but lacks some clarity and/or apparent relationship to the topic. The relationship to the class material is stated, but not explained. Must be peer reviewed. 1-2 = The summary is not clear and does not provide the insight to topic, finding, or conclusion. There is no rational explanation of the connection to the class material. Must be a be peer reviewed. 0 = The article is not peer-reviewed

3. Select two (2) popular media article or publication on the topic you chose. Summarize the article and explain how it is related to learnings in the class. (maximum 1 page if single spaced; 10 marks) 5 marks per article 5 = A clear summary of the article/publication that includes what the article was about, and the assumptions/conclusions it makes. It also includes a rational explanation of how it relates to the learnings from the class. 3-4 = A summary of the article/publication that includes what the article was about, and the assumptions/conclusions it makes. The relationship to the class material is stated, but not clearly explained. 1-2 = The summary is not clear and does not provide insight to the assumptions/conclusions of the article. There is no rational explanation of the connection to the class material. 0 = The article is not related to the topic and/or its not a popular media article or publication.

4. Use your company, or select a company, that has an active practice or program on the topic you chose. Describe the program or practice, identify and describe its core elements/features, and explain how this aligns with the companys strategic plan. (maximum 1 page; 15 marks) Provides a clear concise summary of: - The program/practice and its objective/purpose; - The core elements/features that make up the program/practice; - The overview of the companys strategic plan; and, - A rational explanation of how the program/practice aligns with the strategic plan and supports the strategic goals of the organization. 15 marks = All of the above are clearly articulated 10-14 marks = All of the above are summarized, but lacks clarity in one or more of the items 1-9 marks = Not all of the above are summarized and/or the summaries are not clearly understood. 0 marks = Summaries are too vague to understand and/or the topic is not related or relevant to the main topic.

5. Analyze the information from #1-#4 and describe the commonalities/trends between them. (maximum 1 page; 15 marks) 15 marks = The sources of information are compared against the others and a clear statement of the trends/commonalities (or how they are similar/different) is provided. This can be how they are similar or different. 10-14 marks = The sources of information are compared but lacks clarity on the trends/commonalities (or how they are similar/different). 1-9 marks = Not all sources of information are compared and/or the trends/commonalities (or how they are similar/different) are not explained. 0 marks = There sources are not compared and/or the trends/commonalities (or how they are similar/different) are not explained. 6. APA references required; single spaced; 12-point font. (10 marks) You are required to use in text citations and references. You will start with a full 10 marks. Each incorrect citation or reference will have a mark deducted to maximum of 10 marks.