Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2015-2016 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HD698 The Process of Writing a Position Paper (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): HD690 , HD691 , Completion of at least 16 credits
This is the final course in a required series of three courses that provides a touchstone for students to meet in a community as they progress through their individualized programs. This course addresses the elements of writing a position paper. The course provides the student with a review of APA style and skill development in stating and defending a position, conducting research, and professional writing. The course emphasizes applied ethics as an essential component of the position paper. Planning the student’s own position paper and colloquium are featured.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Incorporate the elements of writing a position paper into their paper.
  2. Use correct APA (or program standards) style.
  3. Create a scholarly literature review using APA (or program) standard style.
  4. Create a position statement.
  5. Create a strategy for integrating and synthesizing scholarly research conducted throughout one’s program in support of the position.
  6. Identify the ethical issues related to their position and be able to apply ethics as social responsibility.
  7. Integrate and reflect on one’s personal and professional growth throughout the program.
     



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