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Mediation and Arbitration

Write a paper that compares mediation and arbitration by explaining the function, role, and effectiveness of each in resolving conflicts.  Further compare the two conflict resolution methods by discussing the types of disputes that can be utilized by mediation and arbitration, and include examples. Finally, explain the drawbacks to using each conflict resolution method.

As part of this assignment, you must also visit the American Arbitration Association (Links to an external site.) website and explain what this organization does. Examine how the AAA could be used either in your current career, or in a career that you seek to pursue.

The paper must be three to five pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style

Mediation and Arbitration  –

Prepare a paper explaining the function, role, and effectiveness of mediation and arbitration in conflict resolution. What types of disputes can be utilized by mediation and arbitration? Visit American Arbitration Association. Explain what this organization does. Examine how the AAA could be used either in your current career, or in a career that you seek to pursue. What are the drawbacks to mediation and arbitration? Use two sources other than the text to support your claims. The paper must be three to five pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly resources (at least one of which can be found in the Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar, in your online course.

As you work on your assignment, keep in mind the required elements:

Introduction (TIP: A high-level introduction should satisfy the following requirements: it should have a catchy attention getter to interest your audience, it should state your credibility on the topic, it should preview main points, and it should clearly state a purpose of your paper.)

Main points (each should be in a separate paragraph, presented not necessarily in order they appear below, and develop the topic in great detail supported by primary sources)

  • Explain the function, role, and effectiveness of mediation and arbitration in conflict resolution.
  • Discuss types of disputes that can be utilized by mediation and arbitration
  • Explain what American Arbitration Association does and examine how the AAA could be used either in your current career, or in a career that you seek to pursue.
  • Explore the drawbacks to mediation and arbitration?