Unit 5: Writing a Position Paper

Question 1

It is a form of academic writing that is written to discuss the author’s stand on a particular issue.

Answer 1

Position Paper

Question 2

A __________ is not simply a reporting of the issue at hand. It involves actively choosing and supporting a side, even if it means encountering resistance and opposition

Answer 2

Position Paper

Question 3

highlights a particular event in the society
generates support for a particular side on an issue
describes the side chosen and the rationale for it
serves as an avenue where people can raise their voice

Answer 3

Purposes of Position Paper

Question 4

What technique do you follow when writing a position paper

Answer 4

Three-part Essay

Question 5

Features of Position Paper

Answer 5

Introduction
Body
Conclusion

Question 6

introduce and provide background information of the topic
or issue
give and assert the author’s thesis statement
the thesis statement is an opinion that the author is depending as true

Answer 6

Introduction

Question 7

contains the arguments in support of the author’s position
presents the counterarguments and refutes them
the number of paragraph in the body depends on the main points

Answer 7

Body

Question 8

the conclusion of the paper should be brief
it should give a plan of action, but not present new data
contains mostly the restatement
of the thesis statement

Answer 8

Conclusion