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an essay that presents an opinion, makes a claim about an issue, and a stand supported by arguments and evidence.
position paper
process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion
logical thinking
expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived w/o distortion, personal feelings, prejudices, and interpretations
objective expression of ideas
expressing both the arguments of conflicting ideas
balanced assignment of conflicting ideas
2 modes of reasoning
inductive and deductive
derives a generalization from specific examples and situations (specific to general)
inductive
proceeds from a general statement that leads to a particular or specific reference (general to specific)
deductive
tips for writing a good position paper
- use simple language
- give each separate idea its own paragraph
- each paragraph should start with a topic sentence
- proofread for mistakes
- cite your sources
recognized by society as a problem that is preventing it from functioning at an optimal level
social issues
centered on educational policy and practices
education
focuses on the advancements of tools and resources in the society
technology
issues focus on different types of media and their corresponding dilemmas and concerns
media
gives emphasis on the connection between and among individuals
relationships
conflicts withing and among nations and the branching consequences that arise
war and peace
the association between the well-being of a society and the quality of their environment
environment
encompasses everything that concerns running the gov’t
politics
features of writing a position paper
- a well-defined controversial issue
- a clear position on the issue
- a convincing argument
- a reasonable tone
this feature carefully defines the issue so that readers understand exactly what is at stake and why the issue is important
well-defines controversial issue
make the opinion you advocate explicit by announcing it directly in a thesis statement
clear position on the issue
this feature presents an argument designed to persuade readers that the opinion is valid and reasonable
convincing argument
adopt a tone that will be perceived as reasonable and trustworthy. acknowledge the validity of objections and explain your reasons for rejecting
reasonable tone
steps in writing a position paper
- select a topic
- challenge your own topic
- collect supporting evidence
structure of a position paper
- intro
- body: counterarguments and arguments
- conclusion