Writing a Position Paper

Question 1

Outlines a writer’s stance or viewpoint on a particular issue. Outlines arguments and proposes possible course(s) of action.

Answer 1

Position Paper

Question 2

Parts of a Position Paper include:

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• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

Question 3

Part of a Position Paper wherein it grabs the attention of readers.

Answer 3

Introduction

Question 4

Part of a Position Paper wherein the issue is defined and its background is discussed.

Answer 4

Introduction

Question 5

Part of a Position Paper wherein it provides a general statement of your position via the thesis statement.

Answer 5

Introduction

Question 6

Part of a Position Paper wherein the main arguments of the paper are found.

Answer 6

Body

Question 7

Part of a Position Paper wherein sufficient evidence for each argument is provided.

Answer 7

Body

Question 8

Part of a Position Paper wherein counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of a presented argument can be found.

Answer 8

Body

Question 9

Part of a Position Paper wherein you restate your position and main arguments.

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Conclusion

Question 10

Part of a Position Paper wherein you suggest a course of action.

Answer 10

Conclusion

Question 11

Part of a Position Paper wherein you state what makes your position superior and more acceptable.

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Conclusion

Question 12

Part of a Position Paper wherein you end with a powerful closing statement, such as a quotation, challenge, or question.

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Conclusion

Question 13

The types of Fallacies include:

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• Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc
• Secundum Quid
• Ad Hominem
• Lubricus Clivus
• Argumentum ad Verecundiam
• Argumentum ad Ignorantiam
• Argumentum ad Misericordiam
• Ad Populum

Question 14

Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc in English means:

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After this, therefore, because of this

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Post Hoc ergo Propter Hoc is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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Event B happened after Event A, therefore Event A caused Event B

Question 16

Secundum Quid is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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a Hasty Generalization based on a small sample size of a community

Question 17

Ad Hominem in English means:

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To the Person

Question 18

Ad Hominem is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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Attacking the Person instead of the Person’s Argument

Question 19

Lubricus Clivus in English means:

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Slippery Slope

Question 20

Lubricus Clivus is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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“One thing will lead to another” without a causal relationship between the two things

Question 21

Argumentum ad Verecundiam in English means:

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Appeal to Authority

Question 22

Argumentum ad Verecundiam is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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Supporting an argument through citing a personality that isn’t credible in said field

Question 23

Argumentum ad Ignorantiam in English means:

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Appeal to Ignorance

Question 24

Argumentum ad Ignorantiam is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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A claim is true and/or false because it has not been proven otherwise.

Question 25

Argumentum ad Misericordiam in English means:

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Appeal to Pity

Question 26

Argumentum ad Miisericordiam is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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Point out an unfortunate consequence to gain acceptance.

Question 27

Ad Populum in English means:

Answer 27

Appeal to Popularity

Question 28

Ad Populum is a fallacy wherein the argument is:

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Bandwagon mentality; a claim is true because a majority of people say so