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The professor has reviewed the draft and his comments are in the Draft with comments.docx in red. Use this as the base of the paper and write 6 pages. This a group paper and I have attached the other drafts in Draft -Obesity group paper.docx use this to have an idea how to create an ? page introduction to the whole debate paper and ? page conclusion at the end. Your reference is good but the professor is looking for more recent data within the last 3 years. Please see a sample paper as for the format you can use definitions from the textbook Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J., Gehart, B. & Wright, P. M. (2009). Human Resource Management (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Companies.
Below are guidelines from the professor:
Use subheadings as you move from one section of the debate paper to the next section. Here you are with some guidelines:
1. Your opening section will explain why the topic is important (usually by showing financial impacts) and should give definitions. For example, what exactly is “National health care” (NHC)? What exactly is “Affirmative action” (AA)? I recommend you give two definitions, and this would be the place to quote from research journals or other publications. Mention how your topic relates to human resources management (HRM) by stating which HRM functions are affected and why. For example: explain how AA affects recruiting and selection; explain how NHC would affect compensation and labor costs.
2. What is the history of the topic? For this section, you are writing why AA or NHC are even considered to be debate topics, i.e. why the topics are important. Are there lawsuits or federal laws you need to discuss? This is the context of the topic.
3. Discuss the sources that support your position. Use several sources, at least five research journals but practitioners’ publications can also be used. These are the reasons why you believe your position is correct. If you find tables or figures in a publication, feel free to copy and paste as long as you give the reference. This section needs facts, facts, and more facts, rather than only opinions.
The following two paragraphs are from http://www.essaywritinghelp.com/argumentative.htm, and I would like for you to keep them in mind as you write the debate paper. As graduate students, pay particular attention to the second paragraph:
Now that you have ?put the gloves on” be prepared to back up your thesis with facts. Use statistics, expert quotations, and other evidence in support of your thesis and in rebuttal of counter claims. In addition, all counter claims should be backed with solid evidence as well. As you research your material, anticipate objections and be prepared to make concessions. This will help you to research and write your thesis as if you were debating a real person instead of a piece of paper!
Perhaps the biggest mistake people make in writing an argumentative essay is to substitute their opinions for facts. Remember that each claim you make must be supported by solid evidence if your argument is to hold up to counter claims and objections.
4. Now, the counter-reasons or objections to your side of the topic: what are the arguments/sources that refute your position? As a graduate student, you need to be able to show balance in your debate paper (and your thinking), so this is the “What the other side says” section. This section does not mean you agree with the other side, but it shows you understand their viewpoints.
5. Critique the counter-reasons: Intellectually criticize the arguments of the opposition. In #4, you wrote about what the other side thinks, now explain why the other side is wrong. What assumptions has the other side made? Did they make a statement and not back it up with facts? Are their references outdated? What are alternative explanations for any of their statements? If you would like an extensive list of errors to look for, try this site: http://www.don-lindsay-archive.org/skeptic/arguments.html#authority
6. Summary. Explain in a paragraph or two why your side is correct.
To reiterate, insert your opinions as you wish, but start such a statement with something like “In our opinion….” or “We believe……” so as to identify the following statement as an opinion. The emphasis should be on facts and data. If you have not done so already, contact a research librarian. Remember you need at least five research journal references. It is better at the graduate level to have too much material than too little.
Start using APA. The best online help I have found is http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
The grading criteria I use is in Appendix A of your syllabus. Last point: remember I do deduct points for spelling and/or grammatical errors, so I suggest each student proofread before submitting.
Debate Paper Evaluation Form
1. Strengths and weaknesses of own debate position are explicitly discussed
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
2. Vocabulary terms from journal articles and textbook are used as appropriate, technical terms defined and examples given to clarify the term
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
3. Practical applications for a practicing manager are discussed
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4. Describes via definitions, examples, and logic what the debate team wanted to convey to the reader
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
5. Summary gives the opinion of the group as to the value of the debate
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
6. How the research references support the debate position and undermines the opponents’ debate position is clearly stated
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
7. An overall understanding of the debate position is made clear, i.e., why it was assigned and what value it has to a student
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
8. Number of misspelled words and/or grammatical errors: _____________
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
9. Details are given, e.g., lists, previous findings, vocabulary
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
10. Strengths and weaknesses of the opposing debate position are explicitly discussed
Noted on page(s): ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
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