Topic: Against Policing on a Global Level (creating different alternatives as educational leaders)/ Social Justice Education
Rationale
A scholarly position research paper aims to generate a position on a topic/issue covered this
semester. It describes a position on the selected issue and the rationale for that position. The
scholarly position paper is based on research that provides a solid foundation for your argument.
In the position research paper, you should:
• Use research evidence to support your position, including evidence from required course
readings, research, videos, etc.
• Validate your position with authoritative references and primary source reference
citations and quotations.
• Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your position.
• Evaluate possible solutions and suggest courses of action based on cited research.
Choose a position on an issue with a clear division of opinions, which is arguable with research
evidence. You may choose a position on an issue you already have an opinion on. However, in
writing about this issue, published research must support your position.
Before writing your scholarly research position paper, define and limit your issue carefully.
Issues covered this semester are complex, with multiple solutions. Narrow the topic of your
research position paper to something manageable for you to research. Research your problem
thoroughly, consult experts, and obtain primary/secondary documents. Consider feasibility, cost-
effectiveness, and political/social climate when evaluating possible solutions and courses of
action.
Bibliography-required (do not include any reference in the bibliography if not cited in
content)
• APA 7th Edition Required
• This assignment is a scholarly research paper, not an opinion or writer’s perspective.
The introduction should identify the issue and state the author’s position. It should be written in a
way that catches the reader’s attention.
The body of the position paper may contain several paragraphs. Each paragraph should present
an idea or central concept that clarifies a portion of the position statement and is supported by
evidence or facts. Evidence can be primary source quotations, statistical data, expert interviews,
and indisputable dates or events. Evidence should lead, through inductive reasoning, to the
central concept or idea presented in the paragraph. The body may begin with some background
information and should incorporate a discussion of both sides.
The conclusion should summarize the main concepts and ideas and reinforce, without repeating,
the introduction or body of the paper. It could include suggested courses of action and possible
solutions.
