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Module 3 Flashcards

1
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A formal, usually detailed written statement, especially regarding a single issue, that articulates a position, view point, or policy, as of government, organization, or political candidate.

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Position Paper

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A process of reasoning; series of reasons; a statement, reason, or facts for or against a point.

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Argument

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A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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Opinion

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Refers to a reasonable approach in developing an argument.

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Logical Appeal

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Refers to your credibility or believability and competence as a writer.

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Ethical Appeal

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6
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Uses arguments in a way that evokes or uncovers feelings.

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Emotional Appeal

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Errors in reasoning; a false or mistaken idea.

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Fallacies

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Expresses a position, conclusion, or recommendation concerning a contested issue or undecided question.

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Position Paper

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Presents an opinion and make a claim or stand about an issue.

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Position Paper

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10
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A stand supported
by arguments and
evidence.

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Position Paper

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Its purpose is to generate support on an issue

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Position Paper

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What is the primary goal of a position paper?

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To declare a “position” on a certain matter or an
issue.

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What is the secondary goal of a position paper?

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To convince or persuade others to take that side of an issue or
matter.

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14
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TRUE OR FALSE?
A position paper can be an essential tool in
bringing about societal change.

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True

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What is your job in a position paper?

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To take one side of the argument and persuade your audience that you have well-founded knowledge of the topic being presented.

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Why is it important support your argument with evidence?

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To ensure the validity of your claims, as well as to refute the counterclaims to show that you are well informed about both sides.

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What are the four questions you should ask in the Issue Criteria?

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  1. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
  2. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
  3. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
  4. Is the scope of the issue narrow enough to be manageable?
18
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What are the three parts of a position paper?

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  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion
19
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What should you do in the introduction paragraph of a position paper?

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  • Start with a topic sentence that attracts attention and summarizes the issue
  • Inform the reader of your point of view
20
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What should you do in the introduction paragraph of a position paper?

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  • Start with a topic sentence that attracts attention and summarizes the issue
  • Inform the reader of your point of view
21
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What are the three main points that you should focus on in the body of the position paper?

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  • General statement of the position
  • Elaboration that references documents and source data
  • Past experiences and authoritative testimony
22
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What should you do in the conclusion of a position paper?

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  • Summarize then conclude your argument
23
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a) Analyze the source/quote: pull it apart sentence by sentence and explain the
meaning of the source both in general terms and more specifically
b) Identify the perspective the source/quote reflects:
c) Explain your understanding of that ideology (discuss key underlying beliefs or
political principles or economic principles)
d) State your position. Do you agree with the ideological perspective or not?
NOTE:
If taking a qualified position, state it clearly and precisely.

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Introduction

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a) Explain your first reason to support your position
b) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your first argument
c) Explain your second argument/reason
d) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your second argument
e) Explain your third argument/reason
f) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your last argument
NOTE:
In General, the strongest/best argument should be the last. Others would advise
the first argument by the strongest/best; never the middle argument.

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Body

25
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(Summarize, restate in a forceful manner your position)

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Conclusion

26
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What are the five things you should keep in mind when writing your position paper?

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  1. Diction
  2. Paragraphs
  3. Transitions
  4. Grammar and Spelling
  5. Plagiarism and academic honesty
27
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refers to the choice of words for the expression of ideas; the construction, disposition, and application of words in your essay, with regard to clearness, accuracy, variety,
etc.; mode of expression; and language.

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Diction

28
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A means of developing and framing an idea or impression.

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Paragraph

29
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Help you to achieve the goals of a position paper by establishing logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of your papers.

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Transitions

30
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These tell readers what to do with the information you present them.

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Transitions

31
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A form of stealing; as with other offences against the law

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Plagiarism

32
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To avoid plagiarism, when should you give credit?

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Give credit whenever you use
• another person’s idea, opinion, or theory;
• any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings–any pieces of information–that are not common
knowledge;
• quotations of another person’s actual spoken or written words; or
• paraphrase of another person’s spoken or written words.

33
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What structure of academic text do we follow in writing a position paper?

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Three-paragraph structure

34
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In which part of the essay do we write the action plan or recommendation of the
position paper?

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Conclusion

35
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Which of the following does NOT include in the introduction of the position paper?
- Counter-argument
- Background of the topic
- Importance of the topic
- Thesis of the position paper

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Counter-argument

36
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Which part of the position paper you “refute” the counterclaim?

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Counter-argument

37
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Which part of the position paper that you have to restate the main points and final comment?

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Conclusion

38
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How many main points can be written in the body of the position paper?

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Three main points

39
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How many sources will you have to provide in supporting your assertions?

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Three sources

40
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What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?

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Five paragraphs

41
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How can you make your position paper strong?

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Give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences

42
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What part of the essay do we restate the argument of the paper?

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Conclusion

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