Position Paper

Question 1

-Presents an arguable opinion about an issue.
-The goal of this paper is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth listening to.
-Addressing all sides of the issue
-Take one side of the argument and persuade your audience that you have well-founded knowledge of the topic being presented.
-Support your argument with evidence to ensure the validity of your claims, as well as to address the counterclaims to show that you are well informed about both sides.

Answer 1

Position Paper

Question 2

Four Types of Supporting Evidence

Answer 2

-Factual Knowledge

-Statistical Inferences

-Informed Opinion

-Personal Testimony

Question 3

In determining your viewpoint, would you ask yourself the following?”

• Is your topic interesting?
• Can you manage the material within the specifications set by the instructor?
• Does your topic assert something specific and propose a plan of action?
• Do you have enough material to support your opinion?

Answer 3

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Question 4

I. Introduction

A. Introduce the topic

B. Provide background on the topic

C. Assert point (your view of the issue)

II. Counter Argument

A. Summarize the counterclaims

B. Provide supporting information for counterclaims

C. Refute the counterclaims

D. Give evidence for argument

III. Your Argument

A. Assert point #1 of your claims

1. Give your opinion
2. Provide support

B. Assert point #2 of your claims

1. Give your opinion
2. Provide support

C. Assert point #3 of your claims

1. Give your opinion
2. Provide support

IV. Conclusion

A. Restate your argument

B. Provide a plan of action

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Answer 4

Sample Outline for a Position Paper