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Position Statement Proposal and Oral Testimony

POSITION STATEMENT PAPER AND ORAL TESTIMONY

How to write a position paper:

The purpose of a position paper is to generate support on an issue. It describes a position on an issue and the rational for that position. The position paper is based on facts that provide a solid foundation for your argument. In the position paper you should:

  • Use evidence to support your position, such as statistical evidence or dates and events.
  • Validate your position with authoritative references or primary source quotations
  • Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your position.
  • Evaluate possible solutions and suggest courses of action.

Choose an issue where there is a clear division of opinion and which is arguable with facts. You may choose an issue on which you have already formed an opinion.

However, in writing about this issue you must examine your opinion of the issue critically. Prior to writing your position paper, define and limit your issue carefully. Social issues are complex with multiple solutions. Narrow the topic of your position paper to something that is manageable. Research your issue thoroughly, consulting experts and obtaining primary documents. Consider feasibility, cost- effectiveness and the political/social climate when evaluating possible solutions and courses of action.

The following structure is typical of a position paper:

An introduction-clearly identify the issue and state the author’s position (should catch the reader’s attention). The introduction should contain the following:

  • Identification of the issue
  • Statement of the position

The body- several paragraphs and should clarify the position of the author which is supported by evidence and facts (evidence can be primary source quotations, statistical data, interviews with experts, and indisputable dates or events). The body should contain the following:

  • Background information
  • Supporting evidence or facts
  • A discussion of both sides of the issue

A conclusion should contain the following:

  • Suggested courses of action
  • Possible solutions

Part I:

In social work practice, a position statement is a form of policy declaration. Position papers that generally provide detail and specificity arising out of an analysis and are aimed at enlightening and educating as well as influencing. Choose a policy you want to advocate for or against. You may choose from state, federal, or international policies.

You are required to hand in a 2 page position statement in letter form. You must support your position with a minimum of 3 journal articles. The letter should be single spaced, 12 point font, and Times New Roman or Arial type.

You are required to use the following format:

  1. Identification of the bill and its sponsor (selected policy). 2. Identify yourself and the organization you represent for the purposes of this issue 3. Brief summary statement of your position. 4. Summary of the issues and rationale for your position. 5. Statement of recommendation for changes. 6. Conclusion summarizing key points

Workplace Violence

According to Johnson and Ortmeier (2018), more than two million incidents of workplace violence occur each year, including about 700 workplace homicides. When it comes to the security of human resources, workplace violence is a major concern for all organizations. In this assignment, you will use Chapter 5 of your Introduction to Securitytext and the Internet to research and then analyze a recent, specific workplace violence incident that occurred at the Henry Pratt Company. Reference Johnson, B. R., & Ortmeier, P. J. (2018). Introduction to security: Operations and management (5th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education. Requirements Write a 3–4 page paper in which you: Summarize the Henry Pratt Company workplace violence incident. Identify red flags present prior to the shooting. Explain how the shooting might have been prevented if the red flags had been acted upon. Describe how a workplace violence prevention program might have helped the Henry Pratt Company. Describe the most important prevention elements to be included in a company’s workplace violence protection program. Describe the topics to address in employee training on workplace violence. Integrate at least three quality resources using in-text citations and a source list page in your assignment. Note: Wikipedia, and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements: This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length. Include a source list page. Citations and references must follow SWS format. The source list page is not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Recommend strategies to prevent incidents of workplace violence.

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Write a 2–3 page paper that analyzes and interprets the data collected from the research project. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 2: Apply research methods and psychological research findings. Interpret statistical findings using common language. Competency 4: Conduct an ethically appropriate psychological research study. Describe participants using demographic statistics. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Report statistical findings using APA style. Describe statistical significance using APA style. Describe the influence of effect size using APA style. Write an organized paper with clear purpose, evidence, sentence structure, and scholarly tone. Use APA-style formatting, citations, and references. Incorporate feedback from prior assessments.

Instructions

The next step in your research project is analyzing the data you collected. In previous courses, you wrote statistical results for several of your assessments. For this assessment, you will do the same for the variables that you have selected. Analyzing the data will help you determine the success of your study and help you make meaning of your information. In a 2–3 page paper, address the following points. Explain the statistical measures you used to analyze your data. Be sure that you report your findings in APA style. Describe your statistical findings, including statistical significance and influence of effect size. Be sure to format your data in APA style. Interpret your statistical findings using common language. Attached is the research proposal so the writer knows what the variables are, hypothesis, and what data they need to be seeking out. We need actual data for the marital status and health conditions through some sort of SPSS software or previous studies.