Group Position Paper
Key Instructions
Students working in their current groups will write a position paper of 5 pages max excluding appendices, references, and annotated bibliographies For this paper, each group will focus on making key arguments in support of their selected position (affirmative or negative) on a topic chosen prior (see PowerPoint slides in the Group Position Paper Canvas Folder for topics and group positions). For the paper, each group should have 3-5 reasons/points that supports their position, provide a rebuttal to for 2 arguments against their position, and should have researched at least six (6) articles per team that is published in peer-reviewed HR publications. At least two articles must be from academic (i.e., research) journals; the remainder are to be from practitioner sources. The list of approved sources is listed on Canvas. These articles must be on the debate topic and must be published in the last 15 years. In addition, there must be an annotated bibliography written in your own words for each of the articles referenced (see example on Canvas). The grade for the group assignment will be based on the evaluation by the instructor as well as the group members evaluation of each others individual contribution to the paper. In addition, all work referenced for the paper should be cited (APA style).
The paper should be structured in the following manner:
1. Introductory Paragraph Establish the groups position on the assigned topic.
2. Key Reasons/Points Paragraphs Identify the groups 3 to 5 reasons/points in support of their position. It is important for the group to explain why each of these reasons/points are important and provide any helpful evidence. There should be, at least, one paragraph for each reason/point presented.
3. Rebuttal Paragraphs Identify 2 arguments that an opposing group could make against the groups position. For each argument, the group is to provide a rebuttal to each of those arguments. There should be, at least, one paragraph for each rebuttal.
4. Conclusion Paragraph Close by summarizing the groups main points.
5. Appendices such as figures, graphs, or tables (Note: This is not a requirement. Only provide these if you want to.)
6. References
7. Annotated Bibliographies
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