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Choose a topic for your op-ed:

Should workplace stress be regulated like other health hazards?
Bosses who bully: Is there a solution?
Workplace sexual harassment in the #MeToo age: Is it really a problem?
How should we prevent mass shootings in the workplace?
Should college interns be legally protected against harassment?
Choose your own topic – email me for approval of an issue not on this list. Narrow down your issue focus by posing a question. For instance, rather than proposing writing an op-ed on “scheduling”, you might suggest “What can universities do to prevent burnout in students who have full-time jobs and families”. Make sure that there is research or expert opinion to support your position.

Requirements:

The op-ed must at least have 1,000 words. Include a word count at the end of your op-ed.
Include your own title for your op-ed
Submit your own work that is in your words. Papers will be vetted by Turnitin – you will be able to view your Turnitin originality score and modify your paper if the score is low.
For this assignment, you must include at least one credible, expert reference in your op-ed (provide a proper citation at the end of your piece)
Use correct grammar and spelling throughout
End the article by making a clear recommendation – this is a “call to action” for your readers
Sign your op ed with your name and few words about who you are
At the end of your submission include where you would submit your op-ed – this determines who your audience is and how you will write it. For instance, an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal will be different than an op-ed for the Targum.

Resources:

Writing an op-ed is likely new to most of you. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Op-ed tips:

This is not an assignment that you can churn out in the last hours before the due date. It will take longer than you think it will. I encourage you to begin working on your op ed early in the Week.
Viewing the Week 8 presentation before choosing a topic is highly recommended.
Grading of the op-ed (worth 60 points) is included in the Discussion #3 grade; the grading rubric is below

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