The pedagogical benefits of a position paper assignment

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

When presented with technical topics, undergraduate accounting students can be overwhelmed by information transmitted in a pure lecture format. Further, a lecture format does not allow for much student interaction or enable learning of higher-level skills that could be useful if the underlying content is changed by future regulations. Position paper instructional tools could be a beneficial alternative. A position paper can bring out students’ soft skills of communication and critical thinking by making them take a stand, which is key for tax professionals and accountants generally. Since class meeting time is limited and face-to-face interactions are not always possible, a written position paper provides an alternative that can benefit students’ understanding of technical information.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Advances in Taxation

First Page

155

Last Page

178

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