The 4-Day Workweek: A Canadian Perspective

Discussion Details

The Context Is the 4-day workweek a good idea? In this assignment you will discuss this topic within a Canadian context. This assignment gives you an opportunity to read and critically assess divergent points of view and to present your findings in a short report. The Approach Several articles on the 4-day workweek are provided for your below.

1. Skim the articles so that you can obtain an overview of the pros and cons of implementing a 4-day workweek.

2. Determine how many articles are pro a 4-day work week, how many are anti a 4-day workweek, and how many are undecided about a 4-day workweek.

3. Select at least 8 articles from the list on which you will base your report. Ensure that your selection includes all three perspectives and that the articles you selected are current. If you need to, continue to find more relevant sources.

4. Use the information gleaned form the articles to write a report on the 4-day Work Week. In your report, establish a clear position on the topic; provide critical analysis, and include thoughtful recommendations. The Structure Prepare a 5-7 page report that includes the following sections. Title Page: Use APA Style and include your name, course code & section, and the date. Title your report with an informative title.

5. Do not use Writing Assignment 2. Part 1: Introduction Create a context for your report by

a. explaining the purpose and scope of your report,

b. previewing your discussion, and

c. referring to your research.

Part 2: Discussion Details Evaluate the arguments for 4-day workweek implementation or not Consider these elements:

a. the evidence and rationale

b. any gaps or unanswered questions

c. how the organization and format of individual articles may enhance or detract from readability

Part 3: Conclusions and Recommendations Conclude your report by

a. briefly summarizing your discussion details,

b. recommending which policies should be implemented,

c. recommending areas for further research. References List: Use APA Style Submission Requirements

d. Upload an electronic copy to the Assessment Tab on Centennial before the deadline; the file will automatically be scanned by Turnitin. A 10%-per-day late penalty will apply.

e. Use APA 7th Edition for this assignment. Possible articles for you to include: See the following attachment.

Is the 4-day workweek a good idea?  In this assignment you will discuss this topic within a Canadian context.  This assignment gives you an opportunity to read and critically assess divergent points of view and to present your findings in a short report.

The Approach

Several articles on the 4-day workweek are provided for your below.  

1. Skim the articles so that you can obtain an overview of the pros and cons of implementing a 4-day workweek.

2. Determine how many articles are pro a 4-day work week, how many are anti a 4-day workweek, and how many are undecided about a 4-day workweek.

3. Select at least 8 articles from the list on which you will base your report.  Ensure that your selection includes all three perspectivesand that the articles you selected are current.  If you need to, continue to find more relevant sources.

4. Use the information gleaned form the articles to write a report on the 4-day Work Week. In your report, establish a clear position on the topic; provide critical analysis, and include thoughtful recommendations.

Prepare a 5-7 page report that includes the following sections.

Title Page: Use APA Style and include your name, course code & section, and the date. Title your report with an informative title. Do not use Writing Assignment 2.

Create a context for your report by

a. explaining the purpose and scope of your report,

b. previewing your discussion, and

c. referring to your research.

Evaluate the arguments for 4-day workweek implementation or not

Consider these elements:

a. the evidence and rationale

b. any gaps or unanswered questions

c. how the organization and format of individual articles may enhance or detract from readability

Part 3:  Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclude your report by

a. briefly summarizing your discussion details,

b. recommending which policies should be implemented,

c. recommending areas for further research.