position paper

Question 1

an essay that expounds a standpoint of an author or specified entity about an issue.

Answer 1

position paper

Question 2

to persuade the readers with opinions which are valid and defensible;

Answer 2

position paper

Question 3

Used by large organizations to make public the official beliefs and recommendations of the group;

Answer 3

position paper

Question 4

Writing a position paper is just like participating in a debate in which one has to present his stance of an arguable opinion
regarding an issue;

Answer 4

position paper

Question 5

It is very relevant that you address all sides of the issue and present it in a manner that can easily be understood by the
audience

Answer 5

position paper

Question 6

used to convince readers through logic and sound reasoning over a problem or an issue;

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argument

Question 7

usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

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argument

Question 8

Writer should make it a point that his readers do not only agree with his opinions, but should also urge themselves to
commit to a course of action;

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argument

Question 9

Writer can even utilize a dramatic language to emotionally appeal to the readers to make them believe that what the author
is saying is true; thus, making his readers also stand on his beliefs, values, and conviction;

Answer 9

argument

Question 10

information that is valid and justifiable.

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factual knowledge

Question 11

which are conclusions derived from gathered data.

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statistical inference

Question 12

based on knowledge of facts which are carefully considered. It is drawn from evidences instead of limited personal experience

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informed opinion

Question 13

considered as firsthand experience of the writer

Answer 13

personal testimony