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– ## LCCDISWK1.docx
– ## GradDiscussionRubric.pdf
– ## DiscussionWeek145925HRA.docx
– ## APA_RequiredCoverPage_and_Template_7thed4.docx
**## LCCDISWK1.docx**
**This is the fictitious company related to this discussion**. LLC:
**Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC)**
Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC) is a U.S. movie theater chain owned and operated by LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc.* Founded in 1937, LCC has the 6th largest share of the U.S. market with 103 locations and approximately 2,000 distributors across the country. Last year's revenues exceeded $750 million for the first time in company history. The company's headquarters is in Wilmington, DE.
You have been hired as the Director of Talent Management for LCC. Your role will oversee recruitment, selection, placement, and retention for the entire organization. Throughout the course, your assignments will reflect your role and the work you and your department do to support your organization's goals.
Be sure to watch the Introductory Video for more information and background on LCC.
*Please note: LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc. is a wholly fictitious company referenced throughout this course; it does not exist anywhere else. Although it does reflect many parallels with real U.S. movie theater chains, it is not based on any one particular chain or organization.
Thank you, and enjoy the show!
**## GradDiscussionRubric.pdf**
TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
Criteria No Submission
0 points
Novice
(Criterion is missing or not
in evidence)
1-13 points
Basic
(works towards meeting
expectations;
performance needs
improvement)
14-16 points
Proficient
(meets expectations;
performance is satisfactory)
17-18 points
Exemplary
(exceeds expectations;
performance is outstanding)
19-20 points
Support of
Week's Reading
No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Does not refer to the
readings to support postings
(1-13 points)
Alludes to the readings
to support postings
(14-16 points)
Refers to examples from the
readings to support postings
(17-18 points)
Provides concrete examples from
the readings to support postings;
integrates prior readings in
postings
(19-20 points)
Observations No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Does not integrate personal
observations or knowledge;
does not present new
observations
(1-13 points)
Integrates personal
observations and
knowledge in a cursory
manner; does not
present new
observations
(14-16 points)
Integrates personal
observations and knowledge
in an accurate way; presents
new observations
(17-18 points)
Integrates personal observations
and knowledge in an accurate and
highly insightful way; presents
new observations
(19-20 points)
Response to
Classmates
No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Responds in a cursory
manner to classmates’
postings
(1-13 points)
Constructively responds
to classmates’ postings
(14-16 points)
Constructively responds to
classmates’ postings; offers
insight that encourages other
students to think critically
about their own work.
(17-18 points)
Constructively responds to
classmates’ postings; masterfully
connects the material presented
in classmates’ postings to their
responses; encourages classmates
to think critically about their own
work.
(19-20 points)
Organization,
Word Choice,
and Sentence
Structure
No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Posts are disorganized and
information is not presented
in a logical sequence; word
choice and sentence
structure are not suitable
(1-13 points)
Posts are somewhat
disorganized, and
information is not
presented in a logical
sequence; word choice
and sentence structure
are not suitable
(14-16 points)
Posts are organized, and
information is presented in a
logical sequence; word
choice and sentence
structure are suitable; there
are a few errors; however,
errors do not affect
readability.
(17-18 points)
Posts are organized and
information is presented in a
logical sequence; word choice and
sentence structure are suitable;
no errors in the response.
(19-20 points)
References No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Includes no sources to
support conclusions
(1-13 points)
Includes 1 outside
source to support and
enrich the discussion;
Includes 2 or more outside
sources to support and
enrich the discussion;
sources are properly cited in
Includes 2 or more outside
sources to support and enrich the
discussion; sources are cited using
APA format; style guidelines are
TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
sources are not properly
cited in APA format
(14-16 points)
APA format and are properly
integrated into the discussion
response
(17-18 points)
masterfully integrated into the
discussion response.
(19-20 points)
**## DiscussionWeek145925HRA.docx**
1.)
**Please respond to the discussion question below using and citing scholarly references in APA format**
\*\*\*\*\* Please Choose the employment law you believe is most important from those defined in this module's web materials (DOL and EEOC websites). Discuss why this law is important to the job titles in the movie theater industry (specifically at LCC). These job titles include, but are not limited to, ushers, concessionists, box office cashiers, projectionists, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, etc.
**2.) **Please respond to the 2 peers using the questions**:
**Cite 2 references in APA format**
Specifically, focus your responses to your peers' initial postings using the following prompts:
· Why do you think the law you chose is most important?
· What did your peers mention that might convince you that the laws they chose are more important?
· What did your peers neglect to mention that would add to their discussion?
**TW:** The employment law that is most important to all organizations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is essentially what establishes minimum wage, as well as provides guidance for providing overtime pay, maintaining records, and creating regulations surrounding youth employment (United States Department of Labor, n.d.). Without this law, it is more likely that individuals would be underpaid and unable to receive a fair wage. In particular, this law is especially significant for those working in the movie theater industry, such as those LCC.
At LCC, specific job titles include ushers, those working at the concession stand and box office, projectionist, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, and similar. The FLSA essentially protects all of these titles, especially the titles that are more likely to be held by younger individuals, such as high school or college students. Many younger people work in lower skilled labor jobs, such as cashiers, and they must be protected through the guarantee of receiving a fair wage (Morris, 2023). Provisions of the FLSA state that work performed by young people should not jeopardize their health, nor should it impede on educational opportunities (United States Department of Labor, n.d.)
Furthermore, many of the positions in the movie theater industry, including LCC, are non-salaried and part-time positions. The FLSA protects these workers by not only ensuring that they get at least the federal minimum wage for every hour that is worked but also by requiring overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times a staff member’s regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a week (unless there are specific exemptions that could otherwise apply). Companies like LCC must also maintain adequate records, as they must document that they are in compliance with wage and hourly laws for staff, ensuring promoting fair pay and safe working conditions for all of the staff members working at the organization.
References
Morris, L. (2023). Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Working Students Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
_Washington and Lee Law Review_,
_80_, 445.
[https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=](https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Child Labor_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
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**LJ:** The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is vital in ensuring that movie theater employees, including ushers, concession workers, and managers, are fairly compensated. It sets minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards, protecting workers from exploitation. The FLSA ensures that hourly employees receive at least the federal minimum wage, and it guarantees overtime pay for those working more than 40 hours a week, helping to maintain fair labor practices across the industry (
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_).
While the FLSA is vital for compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is equally important for creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, ensuring they have the same job opportunities as others. In the movie theater industry, this means positions like ushers, box office cashiers, and even projectionists must be open to all qualified individuals, regardless of any disabilities they may have. Employers must also make reasonable accommodations, such as accessible workspaces or modified duties, so employees with disabilities can perform their jobs effectively (
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_).
The ADA's role in preventing discrimination and promoting accessibility helps ensure that all employees, regardless of ability, are treated fairly and have the same opportunities to succeed in their careers.
References:
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_. US EEOC. (n.d.-e).
[https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability](https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. DOL. (n.d.-d).
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
**## APA_RequiredCoverPage_and_Template_7thed4.docx**
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
**Chapter 2- Interwest HealthCare Corp**
**Karen Tillery** **Donald R. Tapia College of Business, Saint Leo University**
MBA-540 Managerial Economics
Professor Dr. Rita Ray
May 12, 2024
**Graduate Studies in Business Academic Honesty Statement**
My signature entered below constitutes my pledge that all the writing in this document is my own work, except for those portions which are properly documented and cited. I understand and accept the following definition of plagiarism:
1. Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the writings of another author. All significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in the text itself as well as on the Reference page.
2. Plagiarism includes borrowing another’s ideas and representing them as my own.
3. To paraphrase the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
4. Plagiarism also includes inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the text and in the references.
5. Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this paper and then submitting it as my own work.
6. Plagiarism includes resubmitting my own previous work, in whole, or in part for a current assignment without the written consent of the current instructor.
**Saint Leo University’s core value of integrity** requires that students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed. I fully understand what plagiarism is, and I further understand that if plagiarism is detected in my paper, my professor will follow the procedures for academic dishonesty set forth by Saint Leo University, the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and the Graduate Student Handbook.
**Student Signature: Karen Tillery**
**Abstract**
Start the abstract flush with the left margin; do not indent. According to the
_Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association_(APA), “An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper” (APA, 2020, p. 38). It allows readers to survey the contents of an article quickly and, like a title, it enables persons interested in the document to retrieve it from abstracting and indexing databases. The first line of the abstract is not indented. An abstract may range from 150 to 250 words (APA, 2020). Because an abstract is not always required for student papers, adhere to your instructor’s requirements.
_Keywords:_ Follow the abstract with a selection of keywords that describe the important ideas or subjects in your paper. These help online readers search for your paper in a database.
The keyword list should have its first line indented 0.5 inches. keywords are written in lowercase (except for proper nouns) and separated by commas. Do not place a period at the end of the list.
****Title of Your Paper [Centered, Bold]****
Begin your paper on the next double-spaced line after the title, and indent all paragraphs 1/2 inch. In the updated manual on p. 154, writers are asked to include only
**one space** between sentences rather than two spaces. When writing in APA style, you have two choices for in-text citations: narrative citations or parenthetical citations. According to a fictitious book by Harding and Jiménez (2020), a narrative citation occurs when you include “authors’ names as part of your sentence” (p. 24). Furthermore, Harding and Jiménez (2020) explain that you only need to provide a page number at the end of a narrative citation when directly quoting from the source. If the authors’ names do not appear in your sentence, you will use a “parenthetical citation” (Harding & Jiménez, 2020, p. 24). Similar to the above example, you only need to include a page number when quoting the authors’ original words (Harding & Jiménez, 2020). The APA manual summarizes these rules and related concepts on pp. 261-264.
**All Headings Are Bold and Written in Title Case (Level 1, Bold, Centered)**
You can read more about formatting section headings in the APA manual on pp. 47-49. Not included in this template is a level 5 heading, which is virtually identical to a level 4 heading, except it is italicized. According to the APA (2020), “The number of levels of heading needed for a paper depends on its length and complexity; three is average. … [S]hort student papers may not require any headings” (p. 48).
**New Rules for Citations (Level 2, Bold, Left Justified)**
**_First Rule_(Level 3, Flush Left, Italicized, Bold, No Punctuation)**
Begin indented paragraph on the next line.
A couple of important new rules concerning in-text citations appear in the APA manual. The first pertains to citing works by three or more authors. Instead of writing each author’s name in the first citation, then utilizing the abbreviation “et al.” for all subsequent citations, the APA advises writers to use the “et al.” abbreviation for
_every_ in-text citation for works by three or more authors. For example, my first in-text citation for a work by three authors would look like this (Harris et al., 2020). This new guideline reduces the amount of clutter created by listing each author’s name. You can read more about the use of “et al.” on p. 266 of the APA manual.
**_Second Rule_**
The other significant change to in-text citation formatting has to do with repeating narrative citations. For example, if I am writing a paragraph focused specifically on the work of Brown (2016), I would need to provide the year in parenthesis only after the
_first_ reference to Brown. As you can see, I could write more about the groundbreaking work of Brown without cluttering my paragraph with multiple in-text citations containing the year. However, if I am referencing more than one work by Brown, I must provide a complete in-text citation after
_each_ reference to Brown. That way, my reader won’t be confused. I would also need to provide the year in any parenthetical citation referencing the author (Brown, 2016). This new rule is described on pp. 265-266 in the APA manual.
**Similar Rule. (Level 4, Indented, Plain Text, Begins Paragraph, Punctuated)** In a similar vein, if I am writing a long paraphrase of a single work, I need to provide only one in-text citation at the beginning of the paragraph as long as “the context of the writing makes it clear that the same work continues to be paraphrased” (APA, 2020, p. 269). In other words, I could continue to write more about how the manual provides a helpful figure of this rule on p. 270. I would not need to provide a citation when telling you that if the paraphrase is long enough to warrant the creation of a new paragraph, you will need to provide an in-text citation at the top of the new paragraph. As you can see, I am still discussing the APA manual in a specific context, so I am not required to cite the manual again in this paragraph unless I introduce information from a new source. Even so, if you think your professor or reader might question where you found a certain piece of information, it won’t hurt to provide an extra citation or two.
**Punctuating In-Text Citations**
So far, you might have noticed that parenthetical citations typically appear
_before_ the sentence’s end punctuation, because the parenthetical citation is just another element belonging to the sentence. However, there is one specific instance when the parenthetical citation comes
_after_ the end punctuation. In the case of block quotations (a quotation of 40 words or more), you will introduce the quotation and demarcate it using special indentation:
Pretend that this is the beginning of the block quotation. First, notice that this long quotation is not surrounded by marks. It is the
_only_ time in your paper where you will quote something without using quotation marks. Next, the quotation is indented 1/2 inch from the left, and it’s left-justified, meaning that the quote’s left margin forms a straight line up and down. Last but not least, you will provide the parenthetical citation
_after_ the end punctuation (and because it’s a direct quotation, you will include the page number). Use block quotes sparingly. (Harding, 2020, p. 49)
If the original paragraph continues after the quotation, begin on the next double-spaced line, making sure that the line is flush left. If you want to begin a new paragraph after the block quotation, you will indent the new paragraph 1/2 inch from the left margin. Finally, if you include a narrative citation when introducing the block quote (i.e. “According to Harding (2020) …”), only include the page number in the parenthetical citation after the block quote. You can read more about these rules on pp. 272-273 of the APA manual.]
**References [Centered, Bold]**
Surname, A. A., & Surname B. B. (Year). Reference entry titles are written in sentence case: Sentence case titles for articles and shorter works are plain text and capitalized as if you were writing a sentence.
_Publication Name_,
_234_(2), 40-190.
[https://doi.org/12.029303](https://doi.org/12.029303) (Example of journal article with DOI. DOI should be formatted as an active hyperlink)
Surname, C. C. (Year).
_This is the title of a book about China and India: Notice that book titles and titles of longer works are italicized_. Publisher Name. (Example of book and e-book. Writers are no longer required to identify e-book platform (e.g. “Kindle”) or database (e.g. “EBSCO”). For e-books, provide a DOI or URL if one is available. Read more on p. 321 of the manual.)
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**## APA_RequiredCoverPage_and_Template_7thed4.docx**
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
**Chapter 2- Interwest HealthCare Corp**
**Karen Tillery** **Donald R. Tapia College of Business, Saint Leo University**
MBA-540 Managerial Economics
Professor Dr. Rita Ray
May 12, 2024
**Graduate Studies in Business Academic Honesty Statement**
My signature entered below constitutes my pledge that all the writing in this document is my own work, except for those portions which are properly documented and cited. I understand and accept the following definition of plagiarism:
1. Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the writings of another author. All significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in the text itself as well as on the Reference page.
2. Plagiarism includes borrowing another’s ideas and representing them as my own.
3. To paraphrase the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
4. Plagiarism also includes inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the text and in the references.
5. Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this paper and then submitting it as my own work.
6. Plagiarism includes resubmitting my own previous work, in whole, or in part for a current assignment without the written consent of the current instructor.
**Saint Leo University’s core value of integrity** requires that students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed. I fully understand what plagiarism is, and I further understand that if plagiarism is detected in my paper, my professor will follow the procedures for academic dishonesty set forth by Saint Leo University, the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and the Graduate Student Handbook.
**Student Signature: Karen Tillery**
**Abstract**
Start the abstract flush with the left margin; do not indent. According to the
_Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association_(APA), “An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper” (APA, 2020, p. 38). It allows readers to survey the contents of an article quickly and, like a title, it enables persons interested in the document to retrieve it from abstracting and indexing databases. The first line of the abstract is not indented. An abstract may range from 150 to 250 words (APA, 2020). Because an abstract is not always required for student papers, adhere to your instructor’s requirements.
_Keywords:_ Follow the abstract with a selection of keywords that describe the important ideas or subjects in your paper. These help online readers search for your paper in a database.
The keyword list should have its first line indented 0.5 inches. keywords are written in lowercase (except for proper nouns) and separated by commas. Do not place a period at the end of the list.
****Title of Your Paper [Centered, Bold]****
Begin your paper on the next double-spaced line after the title, and indent all paragraphs 1/2 inch. In the updated manual on p. 154, writers are asked to include only
**one space** between sentences rather than two spaces. When writing in APA style, you have two choices for in-text citations: narrative citations or parenthetical citations. According to a fictitious book by Harding and Jiménez (2020), a narrative citation occurs when you include “authors’ names as part of your sentence” (p. 24). Furthermore, Harding and Jiménez (2020) explain that you only need to provide a page number at the end of a narrative citation when directly quoting from the source. If the authors’ names do not appear in your sentence, you will use a “parenthetical citation” (Harding & Jiménez, 2020, p. 24). Similar to the above example, you only need to include a page number when quoting the authors’ original words (Harding & Jiménez, 2020). The APA manual summarizes these rules and related concepts on pp. 261-264.
**All Headings Are Bold and Written in Title Case (Level 1, Bold, Centered)**
You can read more about formatting section headings in the APA manual on pp. 47-49. Not included in this template is a level 5 heading, which is virtually identical to a level 4 heading, except it is italicized. According to the APA (2020), “The number of levels of heading needed for a paper depends on its length and complexity; three is average. … [S]hort student papers may not require any headings” (p. 48).
**New Rules for Citations (Level 2, Bold, Left Justified)**
**_First Rule_(Level 3, Flush Left, Italicized, Bold, No Punctuation)**
Begin indented paragraph on the next line.
A couple of important new rules concerning in-text citations appear in the APA manual. The first pertains to citing works by three or more authors. Instead of writing each author’s name in the first citation, then utilizing the abbreviation “et al.” for all subsequent citations, the APA advises writers to use the “et al.” abbreviation for
_every_ in-text citation for works by three or more authors. For example, my first in-text citation for a work by three authors would look like this (Harris et al., 2020). This new guideline reduces the amount of clutter created by listing each author’s name. You can read more about the use of “et al.” on p. 266 of the APA manual.
**_Second Rule_**
The other significant change to in-text citation formatting has to do with repeating narrative citations. For example, if I am writing a paragraph focused specifically on the work of Brown (2016), I would need to provide the year in parenthesis only after the
_first_ reference to Brown. As you can see, I could write more about the groundbreaking work of Brown without cluttering my paragraph with multiple in-text citations containing the year. However, if I am referencing more than one work by Brown, I must provide a complete in-text citation after
_each_ reference to Brown. That way, my reader won’t be confused. I would also need to provide the year in any parenthetical citation referencing the author (Brown, 2016). This new rule is described on pp. 265-266 in the APA manual.
**Similar Rule. (Level 4, Indented, Plain Text, Begins Paragraph, Punctuated)** In a similar vein, if I am writing a long paraphrase of a single work, I need to provide only one in-text citation at the beginning of the paragraph as long as “the context of the writing makes it clear that the same work continues to be paraphrased” (APA, 2020, p. 269). In other words, I could continue to write more about how the manual provides a helpful figure of this rule on p. 270. I would not need to provide a citation when telling you that if the paraphrase is long enough to warrant the creation of a new paragraph, you will need to provide an in-text citation at the top of the new paragraph. As you can see, I am still discussing the APA manual in a specific context, so I am not required to cite the manual again in this paragraph unless I introduce information from a new source. Even so, if you think your professor or reader might question where you found a certain piece of information, it won’t hurt to provide an extra citation or two.
**Punctuating In-Text Citations**
So far, you might have noticed that parenthetical citations typically appear
_before_ the sentence’s end punctuation, because the parenthetical citation is just another element belonging to the sentence. However, there is one specific instance when the parenthetical citation comes
_after_ the end punctuation. In the case of block quotations (a quotation of 40 words or more), you will introduce the quotation and demarcate it using special indentation:
Pretend that this is the beginning of the block quotation. First, notice that this long quotation is not surrounded by marks. It is the
_only_ time in your paper where you will quote something without using quotation marks. Next, the quotation is indented 1/2 inch from the left, and it’s left-justified, meaning that the quote’s left margin forms a straight line up and down. Last but not least, you will provide the parenthetical citation
_after_ the end punctuation (and because it’s a direct quotation, you will include the page number). Use block quotes sparingly. (Harding, 2020, p. 49)
If the original paragraph continues after the quotation, begin on the next double-spaced line, making sure that the line is flush left. If you want to begin a new paragraph after the block quotation, you will indent the new paragraph 1/2 inch from the left margin. Finally, if you include a narrative citation when introducing the block quote (i.e. “According to Harding (2020) …”), only include the page number in the parenthetical citation after the block quote. You can read more about these rules on pp. 272-273 of the APA manual.]
**References [Centered, Bold]**
Surname, A. A., & Surname B. B. (Year). Reference entry titles are written in sentence case: Sentence case titles for articles and shorter works are plain text and capitalized as if you were writing a sentence.
_Publication Name_,
_234_(2), 40-190.
[https://doi.org/12.029303](https://doi.org/12.029303) (Example of journal article with DOI. DOI should be formatted as an active hyperlink)
Surname, C. C. (Year).
_This is the title of a book about China and India: Notice that book titles and titles of longer works are italicized_. Publisher Name. (Example of book and e-book. Writers are no longer required to identify e-book platform (e.g. “Kindle”) or database (e.g. “EBSCO”). For e-books, provide a DOI or URL if one is available. Read more on p. 321 of the manual.)
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**## LCCDISWK1.docx**
**This is the fictitious company related to this discussion**. LLC:
**Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC)**
Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC) is a U.S. movie theater chain owned and operated by LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc.* Founded in 1937, LCC has the 6th largest share of the U.S. market with 103 locations and approximately 2,000 distributors across the country. Last year's revenues exceeded $750 million for the first time in company history. The company's headquarters is in Wilmington, DE.
You have been hired as the Director of Talent Management for LCC. Your role will oversee recruitment, selection, placement, and retention for the entire organization. Throughout the course, your assignments will reflect your role and the work you and your department do to support your organization's goals.
Be sure to watch the Introductory Video for more information and background on LCC.
*Please note: LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc. is a wholly fictitious company referenced throughout this course; it does not exist anywhere else. Although it does reflect many parallels with real U.S. movie theater chains, it is not based on any one particular chain or organization.
Thank you, and enjoy the show!
**## GradDiscussionRubric.pdf**
TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
Criteria No Submission
0 points
Novice
(Criterion is missing or not
in evidence)
1-13 points
Basic
(works towards meeting
expectations;
performance needs
improvement)
14-16 points
Proficient
(meets expectations;
performance is satisfactory)
17-18 points
Exemplary
(exceeds expectations;
performance is outstanding)
19-20 points
Support of
Week's Reading
No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Does not refer to the
readings to support postings
(1-13 points)
Alludes to the readings
to support postings
(14-16 points)
Refers to examples from the
readings to support postings
(17-18 points)
Provides concrete examples from
the readings to support postings;
integrates prior readings in
postings
(19-20 points)
Observations No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Does not integrate personal
observations or knowledge;
does not present new
observations
(1-13 points)
Integrates personal
observations and
knowledge in a cursory
manner; does not
present new
observations
(14-16 points)
Integrates personal
observations and knowledge
in an accurate way; presents
new observations
(17-18 points)
Integrates personal observations
and knowledge in an accurate and
highly insightful way; presents
new observations
(19-20 points)
Response to
Classmates
No Student
Submission
(0 points)
Responds in a cursory
manner to classmates’
postings
(1-13 points)
Constructively responds
to classmates’ postings
(14-16 points)
Constructively responds to
classmates’ postings; offers
insight that encourages other
students to think critically
about their own work.
(17-18 points)
Constructively responds to
classmates’ postings; masterfully
connects the material presented
in classmates’ postings to their
responses; encourages classmates
to think critically about their own
work.
(19-20 points)
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Word Choice,
and Sentence
Structure
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information is not presented
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choice and sentence
structure are not suitable
(1-13 points)
Posts are somewhat
disorganized, and
information is not
presented in a logical
sequence; word choice
and sentence structure
are not suitable
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information is presented in a
logical sequence; word
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structure are suitable; there
are a few errors; however,
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readability.
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information is presented in a
logical sequence; word choice and
sentence structure are suitable;
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enrich the discussion;
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TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
sources are not properly
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APA format and are properly
integrated into the discussion
response
(17-18 points)
masterfully integrated into the
discussion response.
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**## DiscussionWeek145925HRA.docx**
1.)
**Please respond to the discussion question below using and citing scholarly references in APA format**
\*\*\*\*\* Please Choose the employment law you believe is most important from those defined in this module's web materials (DOL and EEOC websites). Discuss why this law is important to the job titles in the movie theater industry (specifically at LCC). These job titles include, but are not limited to, ushers, concessionists, box office cashiers, projectionists, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, etc.
**2.) **Please respond to the 2 peers using the questions**:
**Cite 2 references in APA format**
Specifically, focus your responses to your peers' initial postings using the following prompts:
· Why do you think the law you chose is most important?
· What did your peers mention that might convince you that the laws they chose are more important?
· What did your peers neglect to mention that would add to their discussion?
**TW:** The employment law that is most important to all organizations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is essentially what establishes minimum wage, as well as provides guidance for providing overtime pay, maintaining records, and creating regulations surrounding youth employment (United States Department of Labor, n.d.). Without this law, it is more likely that individuals would be underpaid and unable to receive a fair wage. In particular, this law is especially significant for those working in the movie theater industry, such as those LCC.
At LCC, specific job titles include ushers, those working at the concession stand and box office, projectionist, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, and similar. The FLSA essentially protects all of these titles, especially the titles that are more likely to be held by younger individuals, such as high school or college students. Many younger people work in lower skilled labor jobs, such as cashiers, and they must be protected through the guarantee of receiving a fair wage (Morris, 2023). Provisions of the FLSA state that work performed by young people should not jeopardize their health, nor should it impede on educational opportunities (United States Department of Labor, n.d.)
Furthermore, many of the positions in the movie theater industry, including LCC, are non-salaried and part-time positions. The FLSA protects these workers by not only ensuring that they get at least the federal minimum wage for every hour that is worked but also by requiring overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times a staff member’s regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a week (unless there are specific exemptions that could otherwise apply). Companies like LCC must also maintain adequate records, as they must document that they are in compliance with wage and hourly laws for staff, ensuring promoting fair pay and safe working conditions for all of the staff members working at the organization.
References
Morris, L. (2023). Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Working Students Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
_Washington and Lee Law Review_,
_80_, 445.
[https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=](https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Child Labor_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
less
**LJ:** The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is vital in ensuring that movie theater employees, including ushers, concession workers, and managers, are fairly compensated. It sets minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards, protecting workers from exploitation. The FLSA ensures that hourly employees receive at least the federal minimum wage, and it guarantees overtime pay for those working more than 40 hours a week, helping to maintain fair labor practices across the industry (
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_).
While the FLSA is vital for compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is equally important for creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, ensuring they have the same job opportunities as others. In the movie theater industry, this means positions like ushers, box office cashiers, and even projectionists must be open to all qualified individuals, regardless of any disabilities they may have. Employers must also make reasonable accommodations, such as accessible workspaces or modified duties, so employees with disabilities can perform their jobs effectively (
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_).
The ADA's role in preventing discrimination and promoting accessibility helps ensure that all employees, regardless of ability, are treated fairly and have the same opportunities to succeed in their careers.
References:
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_. US EEOC. (n.d.-e).
[https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability](https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. DOL. (n.d.-d).
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
**## APA_RequiredCoverPage_and_Template_7thed4.docx**
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
**Chapter 2- Interwest HealthCare Corp**
**Karen Tillery** **Donald R. Tapia College of Business, Saint Leo University**
MBA-540 Managerial Economics
Professor Dr. Rita Ray
May 12, 2024
**Graduate Studies in Business Academic Honesty Statement**
My signature entered below constitutes my pledge that all the writing in this document is my own work, except for those portions which are properly documented and cited. I understand and accept the following definition of plagiarism:
1. Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the writings of another author. All significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in the text itself as well as on the Reference page.
2. Plagiarism includes borrowing another’s ideas and representing them as my own.
3. To paraphrase the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
4. Plagiarism also includes inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the text and in the references.
5. Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this paper and then submitting it as my own work.
6. Plagiarism includes resubmitting my own previous work, in whole, or in part for a current assignment without the written consent of the current instructor.
**Saint Leo University’s core value of integrity** requires that students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed. I fully understand what plagiarism is, and I further understand that if plagiarism is detected in my paper, my professor will follow the procedures for academic dishonesty set forth by Saint Leo University, the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and the Graduate Student Handbook.
**Student Signature: Karen Tillery**
**Abstract**
Start the abstract flush with the left margin; do not indent. According to the
_Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association_(APA), “An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper” (APA, 2020, p. 38). It allows readers to survey the contents of an article quickly and, like a title, it enables persons interested in the document to retrieve it from abstracting and indexing databases. The first line of the abstract is not indented. An abstract may range from 150 to 250 words (APA, 2020). Because an abstract is not always required for student papers, adhere to your instructor’s requirements.
_Keywords:_ Follow the abstract with a selection of keywords that describe the important ideas or subjects in your paper. These help online readers search for your paper in a database.
The keyword list should have its first line indented 0.5 inches. keywords are written in lowercase (except for proper nouns) and separated by commas. Do not place a period at the end of the list.
****Title of Your Paper [Centered, Bold]****
Begin your paper on the next double-spaced line after the title, and indent all paragraphs 1/2 inch. In the updated manual on p. 154, writers are asked to include only
**one space** between sentences rather than two spaces. When writing in APA style, you have two choices for in-text citations: narrative citations or parenthetical citations. According to a fictitious book by Harding and Jiménez (2020), a narrative citation occurs when you include “authors’ names as part of your sentence” (p. 24). Furthermore, Harding and Jiménez (2020) explain that you only need to provide a page number at the end of a narrative citation when directly quoting from the source. If the authors’ names do not appear in your sentence, you will use a “parenthetical citation” (Harding & Jiménez, 2020, p. 24). Similar to the above example, you only need to include a page number when quoting the authors’ original words (Harding & Jiménez, 2020). The APA manual summarizes these rules and related concepts on pp. 261-264.
**All Headings Are Bold and Written in Title Case (Level 1, Bold, Centered)**
You can read more about formatting section headings in the APA manual on pp. 47-49. Not included in this template is a level 5 heading, which is virtually identical to a level 4 heading, except it is italicized. According to the APA (2020), “The number of levels of heading needed for a paper depends on its length and complexity; three is average. … [S]hort student papers may not require any headings” (p. 48).
**New Rules for Citations (Level 2, Bold, Left Justified)**
**_First Rule_(Level 3, Flush Left, Italicized, Bold, No Punctuation)**
Begin indented paragraph on the next line.
A couple of important new rules concerning in-text citations appear in the APA manual. The first pertains to citing works by three or more authors. Instead of writing each author’s name in the first citation, then utilizing the abbreviation “et al.” for all subsequent citations, the APA advises writers to use the “et al.” abbreviation for
_every_ in-text citation for works by three or more authors. For example, my first in-text citation for a work by three authors would look like this (Harris et al., 2020). This new guideline reduces the amount of clutter created by listing each author’s name. You can read more about the use of “et al.” on p. 266 of the APA manual.
**_Second Rule_**
The other significant change to in-text citation formatting has to do with repeating narrative citations. For example, if I am writing a paragraph focused specifically on the work of Brown (2016), I would need to provide the year in parenthesis only after the
_first_ reference to Brown. As you can see, I could write more about the groundbreaking work of Brown without cluttering my paragraph with multiple in-text citations containing the year. However, if I am referencing more than one work by Brown, I must provide a complete in-text citation after
_each_ reference to Brown. That way, my reader won’t be confused. I would also need to provide the year in any parenthetical citation referencing the author (Brown, 2016). This new rule is described on pp. 265-266 in the APA manual.
**Similar Rule. (Level 4, Indented, Plain Text, Begins Paragraph, Punctuated)** In a similar vein, if I am writing a long paraphrase of a single work, I need to provide only one in-text citation at the beginning of the paragraph as long as “the context of the writing makes it clear that the same work continues to be paraphrased” (APA, 2020, p. 269). In other words, I could continue to write more about how the manual provides a helpful figure of this rule on p. 270. I would not need to provide a citation when telling you that if the paraphrase is long enough to warrant the creation of a new paragraph, you will need to provide an in-text citation at the top of the new paragraph. As you can see, I am still discussing the APA manual in a specific context, so I am not required to cite the manual again in this paragraph unless I introduce information from a new source. Even so, if you think your professor or reader might question where you found a certain piece of information, it won’t hurt to provide an extra citation or two.
**Punctuating In-Text Citations**
So far, you might have noticed that parenthetical citations typically appear
_before_ the sentence’s end punctuation, because the parenthetical citation is just another element belonging to the sentence. However, there is one specific instance when the parenthetical citation comes
_after_ the end punctuation. In the case of block quotations (a quotation of 40 words or more), you will introduce the quotation and demarcate it using special indentation:
Pretend that this is the beginning of the block quotation. First, notice that this long quotation is not surrounded by marks. It is the
_only_ time in your paper where you will quote something without using quotation marks. Next, the quotation is indented 1/2 inch from the left, and it’s left-justified, meaning that the quote’s left margin forms a straight line up and down. Last but not least, you will provide the parenthetical citation
_after_ the end punctuation (and because it’s a direct quotation, you will include the page number). Use block quotes sparingly. (Harding, 2020, p. 49)
If the original paragraph continues after the quotation, begin on the next double-spaced line, making sure that the line is flush left. If you want to begin a new paragraph after the block quotation, you will indent the new paragraph 1/2 inch from the left margin. Finally, if you include a narrative citation when introducing the block quote (i.e. “According to Harding (2020) …”), only include the page number in the parenthetical citation after the block quote. You can read more about these rules on pp. 272-273 of the APA manual.]
**References [Centered, Bold]**
Surname, A. A., & Surname B. B. (Year). Reference entry titles are written in sentence case: Sentence case titles for articles and shorter works are plain text and capitalized as if you were writing a sentence.
_Publication Name_,
_234_(2), 40-190.
[https://doi.org/12.029303](https://doi.org/12.029303) (Example of journal article with DOI. DOI should be formatted as an active hyperlink)
Surname, C. C. (Year).
_This is the title of a book about China and India: Notice that book titles and titles of longer works are italicized_. Publisher Name. (Example of book and e-book. Writers are no longer required to identify e-book platform (e.g. “Kindle”) or database (e.g. “EBSCO”). For e-books, provide a DOI or URL if one is available. Read more on p. 321 of the manual.)
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**## LCCDISWK1.docx**
**This is the fictitious company related to this discussion**. LLC:
**Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC)**
Les Cinémas Composés (better known as LCC) is a U.S. movie theater chain owned and operated by LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc.* Founded in 1937, LCC has the 6th largest share of the U.S. market with 103 locations and approximately 2,000 distributors across the country. Last year's revenues exceeded $750 million for the first time in company history. The company's headquarters is in Wilmington, DE.
You have been hired as the Director of Talent Management for LCC. Your role will oversee recruitment, selection, placement, and retention for the entire organization. Throughout the course, your assignments will reflect your role and the work you and your department do to support your organization's goals.
Be sure to watch the Introductory Video for more information and background on LCC.
*Please note: LCC Theatre Holdings, Inc. is a wholly fictitious company referenced throughout this course; it does not exist anywhere else. Although it does reflect many parallels with real U.S. movie theater chains, it is not based on any one particular chain or organization.
Thank you, and enjoy the show!
**## GradDiscussionRubric.pdf**
TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
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in evidence)
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(works towards meeting
expectations;
performance needs
improvement)
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performance is satisfactory)
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TCOB Graduate Studies Discussion Rubric
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APA format and are properly
integrated into the discussion
response
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masterfully integrated into the
discussion response.
(19-20 points)
**## DiscussionWeek145925HRA.docx**
1.)
**Please respond to the discussion question below using and citing scholarly references in APA format**
\*\*\*\*\* Please Choose the employment law you believe is most important from those defined in this module's web materials (DOL and EEOC websites). Discuss why this law is important to the job titles in the movie theater industry (specifically at LCC). These job titles include, but are not limited to, ushers, concessionists, box office cashiers, projectionists, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, etc.
**2.) **Please respond to the 2 peers using the questions**:
**Cite 2 references in APA format**
Specifically, focus your responses to your peers' initial postings using the following prompts:
· Why do you think the law you chose is most important?
· What did your peers mention that might convince you that the laws they chose are more important?
· What did your peers neglect to mention that would add to their discussion?
**TW:** The employment law that is most important to all organizations is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is essentially what establishes minimum wage, as well as provides guidance for providing overtime pay, maintaining records, and creating regulations surrounding youth employment (United States Department of Labor, n.d.). Without this law, it is more likely that individuals would be underpaid and unable to receive a fair wage. In particular, this law is especially significant for those working in the movie theater industry, such as those LCC.
At LCC, specific job titles include ushers, those working at the concession stand and box office, projectionist, assistant managers, theater managers, regional directors, and similar. The FLSA essentially protects all of these titles, especially the titles that are more likely to be held by younger individuals, such as high school or college students. Many younger people work in lower skilled labor jobs, such as cashiers, and they must be protected through the guarantee of receiving a fair wage (Morris, 2023). Provisions of the FLSA state that work performed by young people should not jeopardize their health, nor should it impede on educational opportunities (United States Department of Labor, n.d.)
Furthermore, many of the positions in the movie theater industry, including LCC, are non-salaried and part-time positions. The FLSA protects these workers by not only ensuring that they get at least the federal minimum wage for every hour that is worked but also by requiring overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times a staff member’s regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a week (unless there are specific exemptions that could otherwise apply). Companies like LCC must also maintain adequate records, as they must document that they are in compliance with wage and hourly laws for staff, ensuring promoting fair pay and safe working conditions for all of the staff members working at the organization.
References
Morris, L. (2023). Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Working Students Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
_Washington and Lee Law Review_,
_80_, 445.
[https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=](https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/waslee80&div=11&id=&page=)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Child Labor_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor)
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. Retrieved 13 January 2025 from
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
less
**LJ:** The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is vital in ensuring that movie theater employees, including ushers, concession workers, and managers, are fairly compensated. It sets minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards, protecting workers from exploitation. The FLSA ensures that hourly employees receive at least the federal minimum wage, and it guarantees overtime pay for those working more than 40 hours a week, helping to maintain fair labor practices across the industry (
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_).
While the FLSA is vital for compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is equally important for creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, ensuring they have the same job opportunities as others. In the movie theater industry, this means positions like ushers, box office cashiers, and even projectionists must be open to all qualified individuals, regardless of any disabilities they may have. Employers must also make reasonable accommodations, such as accessible workspaces or modified duties, so employees with disabilities can perform their jobs effectively (
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_).
The ADA's role in preventing discrimination and promoting accessibility helps ensure that all employees, regardless of ability, are treated fairly and have the same opportunities to succeed in their careers.
References:
_The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability_. US EEOC. (n.d.-e).
[https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability](https://www.eeoc.gov/publications/ada-your-employment-rights-individual-disability)
_Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act_. DOL. (n.d.-d).
[https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa)
**## APA_RequiredCoverPage_and_Template_7thed4.docx**
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
SHORTENED TITLE IN ALL CAPITALS 1
**Chapter 2- Interwest HealthCare Corp**
**Karen Tillery** **Donald R. Tapia College of Business, Saint Leo University**
MBA-540 Managerial Economics
Professor Dr. Rita Ray
May 12, 2024
**Graduate Studies in Business Academic Honesty Statement**
My signature entered below constitutes my pledge that all the writing in this document is my own work, except for those portions which are properly documented and cited. I understand and accept the following definition of plagiarism:
1. Plagiarism includes the literal repetition without acknowledgment of the writings of another author. All significant phrases, clauses, or passages in this paper which have been taken directly from source material have been enclosed in quotation marks and acknowledged in the text itself as well as on the Reference page.
2. Plagiarism includes borrowing another’s ideas and representing them as my own.
3. To paraphrase the thoughts of another writer without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
4. Plagiarism also includes inadequate paraphrasing. Paraphrased passages (those put into my own words) have been properly acknowledged in the text and in the references.
5. Plagiarism includes using another person or organization to prepare this paper and then submitting it as my own work.
6. Plagiarism includes resubmitting my own previous work, in whole, or in part for a current assignment without the written consent of the current instructor.
**Saint Leo University’s core value of integrity** requires that students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed. I fully understand what plagiarism is, and I further understand that if plagiarism is detected in my paper, my professor will follow the procedures for academic dishonesty set forth by Saint Leo University, the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and the Graduate Student Handbook.
**Student Signature: Karen Tillery**
**Abstract**
Start the abstract flush with the left margin; do not indent. According to the
_Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association_(APA), “An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper” (APA, 2020, p. 38). It allows readers to survey the contents of an article quickly and, like a title, it enables persons interested in the document to retrieve it from abstracting and indexing databases. The first line of the abstract is not indented. An abstract may range from 150 to 250 words (APA, 2020). Because an abstract is not always required for student papers, adhere to your instructor’s requirements.
_Keywords:_ Follow the abstract with a selection of keywords that describe the important ideas or subjects in your paper. These help online readers search for your paper in a database.
The keyword list should have its first line indented 0.5 inches. keywords are written in lowercase (except for proper nouns) and separated by commas. Do not place a period at the end of the list.
****Title of Your Paper [Centered, Bold]****
Begin your paper on the next double-spaced line after the title, and indent all paragraphs 1/2 inch. In the updated manual on p. 154, writers are asked to include only
**one space** between sentences rather than two spaces. When writing in APA style, you have two choices for in-text citations: narrative citations or parenthetical citations. According to a fictitious book by Harding and Jiménez (2020), a narrative citation occurs when you include “authors’ names as part of your sentence” (p. 24). Furthermore, Harding and Jiménez (2020) explain that you only need to provide a page number at the end of a narrative citation when directly quoting from the source. If the authors’ names do not appear in your sentence, you will use a “parenthetical citation” (Harding & Jiménez, 2020, p. 24). Similar to the above example, you only need to include a page number when quoting the authors’ original words (Harding & Jiménez, 2020). The APA manual summarizes these rules and related concepts on pp. 261-264.
**All Headings Are Bold and Written in Title Case (Level 1, Bold, Centered)**
You can read more about formatting section headings in the APA manual on pp. 47-49. Not included in this template is a level 5 heading, which is virtually identical to a level 4 heading, except it is italicized. According to the APA (2020), “The number of levels of heading needed for a paper depends on its length and complexity; three is average. … [S]hort student papers may not require any headings” (p. 48).
**New Rules for Citations (Level 2, Bold, Left Justified)**
**_First Rule_(Level 3, Flush Left, Italicized, Bold, No Punctuation)**
Begin indented paragraph on the next line.
A couple of important new rules concerning in-text citations appear in the APA manual. The first pertains to citing works by three or more authors. Instead of writing each author’s name in the first citation, then utilizing the abbreviation “et al.” for all subsequent citations, the APA advises writers to use the “et al.” abbreviation for
_every_ in-text citation for works by three or more authors. For example, my first in-text citation for a work by three authors would look like this (Harris et al., 2020). This new guideline reduces the amount of clutter created by listing each author’s name. You can read more about the use of “et al.” on p. 266 of the APA manual.
**_Second Rule_**
The other significant change to in-text citation formatting has to do with repeating narrative citations. For example, if I am writing a paragraph focused specifically on the work of Brown (2016), I would need to provide the year in parenthesis only after the
_first_ reference to Brown. As you can see, I could write more about the groundbreaking work of Brown without cluttering my paragraph with multiple in-text citations containing the year. However, if I am referencing more than one work by Brown, I must provide a complete in-text citation after
_each_ reference to Brown. That way, my reader won’t be confused. I would also need to provide the year in any parenthetical citation referencing the author (Brown, 2016). This new rule is described on pp. 265-266 in the APA manual.
**Similar Rule. (Level 4, Indented, Plain Text, Begins Paragraph, Punctuated)** In a similar vein, if I am writing a long paraphrase of a single work, I need to provide only one in-text citation at the beginning of the paragraph as long as “the context of the writing makes it clear that the same work continues to be paraphrased” (APA, 2020, p. 269). In other words, I could continue to write more about how the manual provides a helpful figure of this rule on p. 270. I would not need to provide a citation when telling you that if the paraphrase is long enough to warrant the creation of a new paragraph, you will need to provide an in-text citation at the top of the new paragraph. As you can see, I am still discussing the APA manual in a specific context, so I am not required to cite the manual again in this paragraph unless I introduce information from a new source. Even so, if you think your professor or reader might question where you found a certain piece of information, it won’t hurt to provide an extra citation or two.
**Punctuating In-Text Citations**
So far, you might have noticed that parenthetical citations typically appear
_before_ the sentence’s end punctuation, because the parenthetical citation is just another element belonging to the sentence. However, there is one specific instance when the parenthetical citation comes
_after_ the end punctuation. In the case of block quotations (a quotation of 40 words or more), you will introduce the quotation and demarcate it using special indentation:
Pretend that this is the beginning of the block quotation. First, notice that this long quotation is not surrounded by marks. It is the
_only_ time in your paper where you will quote something without using quotation marks. Next, the quotation is indented 1/2 inch from the left, and it’s left-justified, meaning that the quote’s left margin forms a straight line up and down. Last but not least, you will provide the parenthetical citation
_after_ the end punctuation (and because it’s a direct quotation, you will include the page number). Use block quotes sparingly. (Harding, 2020, p. 49)
If the original paragraph continues after the quotation, begin on the next double-spaced line, making sure that the line is flush left. If you want to begin a new paragraph after the block quotation, you will indent the new paragraph 1/2 inch from the left margin. Finally, if you include a narrative citation when introducing the block quote (i.e. “According to Harding (2020) …”), only include the page number in the parenthetical citation after the block quote. You can read more about these rules on pp. 272-273 of the APA manual.]
**References [Centered, Bold]**
Surname, A. A., & Surname B. B. (Year). Reference entry titles are written in sentence case: Sentence case titles for articles and shorter works are plain text and capitalized as if you were writing a sentence.
_Publication Name_,
_234_(2), 40-190.
[https://doi.org/12.029303](https://doi.org/12.029303) (Example of journal article with DOI. DOI should be formatted as an active hyperlink)
Surname, C. C. (Year).
_This is the title of a book about China and India: Notice that book titles and titles of longer works are italicized_. Publisher Name. (Example of book and e-book. Writers are no longer required to identify e-book platform (e.g. “Kindle”) or database (e.g. “EBSCO”). For e-books, provide a DOI or URL if one is available. Read more on p. 321 of the manual.)
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