BUSN 732 Writing Assignment #1 (Weight 15% XXXXXXXXXXWinter 2011 XXXXXXXXXXDue
BUSN 732 Writing Assignment 2 (Weight 20%)
Winter 2021 Due Date: April 7
Description
This assignment gives you an opportunity to read, summarize, and analyze material to be presented in a short report. Specifically, you are asked to read the five assigned articles on the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and make notes on the pros and cons of pension adoption discussed in each article. Then, you will use your notes to create a short semi-formal report in which you
iefly discuss the topic at hand, evaluate the pro and con arguments, and provide recommendations.
Use APA 7th Edition for this assignment.
Your report should be 3-5 pages double-spaced, not including title page and reference list.
Submission Requirements:
· Upload an electronic copy to the Assessment Tab on eCentennial before the deadline; the file will automatically be scanned by Turnitin. A 10%-per-day late penalty will apply.
· Include a title page that includes your name, course code & section, the date, and your instructor’s name (co
ectly formatted APA 7ed.).
Instructions
1. Read the following five articles:
i. CPP premium jump will push some to the
ink, CFIB warns
http:
a.ocls.ca
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www.proquest.com/newspapers/cpp-premium-jump-will-push-some-
ink-cfib-warns/docview/ XXXXXXXXXX/se-2?accountid=39331
ii. January 1 CPP hikes to hit employers' payroll budgets, cut take-home wages for workers; CPP premiums to rise by up to 9.3 per cent in 2021
http:
a.ocls.ca
a/login.aspx?inst=centennial&url=https:
www.proquest.com/newspapers/january-1-cpp-hikes-hit-employers-payroll-budgets/docview/ XXXXXXXXXX/se-2?accountid=39331
iii. The CPP premium hike for 2021 looks bad, but it will do a lot of good: The reason we have the CPP is to provide a reliable base of retirement income for people who may, for reasons like the pandemic, not be able to save enough for retirement on their own
http:
a.ocls.ca
a/login.aspx?inst=centennial&url=https:
www.proquest.com
logs,-podcasts,-websites/cpp-premium-hike-2021-looks-bad-will-do-lot-good/docview/ XXXXXXXXXX/se-2?accountid=39331
iv. Expanding CPP most effective means of pension reform: report
http:
a.ocls.ca
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www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/expanding-cpp-most-effective-means-pension-reform/docview/ XXXXXXXXXX/se-2?accountid=39331
v. Five Myths Behind the Push to Expand the Canada Pension Plan
five-myths-behind-the-push-to-expand-the-cpp-
ochure.pdf (fraserinstitute.org)
2. Prepare a short report that includes these three parts:
Title Page
Part 1: Introduction
Create a context for your report by
· explaining the purpose and scope of your report,
· previewing your discussion, and
· refe
ing to your research.
Part 2: Discussion Details
Evaluate the arguments for CPP implementation presented
y the authors. Consider these elements:
· the evidence and rationale
· any gaps or unanswered questions
· how the organization and format of individual articles may enhance or detract from readability
Part 3: Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclude your report by
·
iefly summarizing your discussion details,
· recommending which policies the Canadian government should implement, based on the information from the articles, and,
· recommending areas for further research.
References List
Resources: Refer to Centennial College Li
aries for information on APA 7th Edition
https:
li
aryguides.centennialcollege.ca/apastyleguide
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