4TH MONTHLY Flashcards
It is an Essay that expresses a position on an issue. It gives arguments that support the opinion of the writer based on the facts collected
Position Paper
It presents an arguable opinion about an issue. The goal of a position paper is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid.
Position paper
To take a side on a subject, you should first establish the plausibility of a topic that interests you.
Issue Criteria
Once your topic is selected, you should do some on the subject matter.
Analyzing an Issue and Developing an Argument
Supporting evidence includes
Factual Knowledge
Statistical Inferences
Informed Opinion
Personal Testimony
Information that is verifiable and agreed upon by almost everyone
Factual Knowledge
Interpretation and examples of an accumulation of facts
Statistical Inferences
Opinion developed through research and/or expertise of the claim
Informed Opinion
Personal experience related by a knowledgeable party
Personal Testimony
the quality of seeming reasonable or probable
Plausibility
contains the issue of issue to be discussed, establish your opinion on the issue, 1 paragraph 20% of the paper
Introduction
Provide main arguments containing 4E’s, provide counter arguments, 60% of the paper
Body
What are the 4E’s
Evidence
Explanation
Example
Extra Details
Patterns when presenting an argument
Stand Weakpoint Stand
Weakpoint Stand Stand
Stand Stand Weakpoint
Restate your position of the issue, provide a plan of action or a solution, make your ending statement with views, 20% of the paper
Conclusion