Impact of interpersonal violence on health and health care system
One of the references should be Realities of Canadian Nursing,based on chapter 23 found on page 414. It
can be found online.
Marking Criteria/Framework for Position Paper.
Content of Paper (70%) Ensure that your topic is related to course content
1. NO abstract required
2. Analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking skills are demonstrated.
3. The paper integrates material beyond course textbooks incorporating other scholarly sources
4. Discussion is logical in presentation of ideas; evidences clear, organized, and concise writing
style
Introduction 15
Introduce the topic
Provide background on the topic
Assert the thesis [your view on the issue or an assertion about your topic, something you claim to be
true]
Counter Argument 20
Summarize the counterclaims
Provide supporting information for counterclaims
Refute the counterclaims
Discuss evidence for argument
Demonstrates skill in critical analysis and synthesis of ideas
Your Argument 20
Assert the main points of your claims
Give your opinion
Discuss supporting literature
Demonstrates skill in critical analysis and synthesis of ideas
Conclusion 15
Restate your argument
Provide a plan of action
Scholarly Format of Paper [30/100]
Format follows APA (6th ed.) scholarly format of no more than 10 typed pages (excluding title and
reference pages). Ensure you use Times New Roman, font size 12 with all margins set at one inch [2.54
cm]
Paper is free of typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
• Total possible marks =100