Writing a position paper

Question 1

What is a position paper

Answer 1

It is a type of academic writing that supports the author’s position on a topic through statistics, facts, and other pieces of well-researched, relevant evidence.

Question 2

purposes of a position paper

Answer 2

1. To convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth listening to.
2. To generate support on an issue.
3. To clearly and concisely communicate the author’s position on a topic.

Question 3

areas where position papers are frequently published

Answer 3

-Law
-Research
-Government and Organizational Policy
-Healthcare

Question 4

Position paper outline

Answer 4

*INTRODUCTION
*BODY
*CONCLUSION

Question 5

Advocacy Position Paper

Answer 5

Presents arguments in support of a particular issue, policy, or proposal.

Question 6

Counter-Argument Position Paper

Answer 6

Presents arguments against a particular issue, policy, or proposal.

Question 7

Problem-Solution Position Paper

Answer 7

Identifies a problem and presents a solution.

Question 8

Comparative Position Paper

Answer 8

Compares and contrasts multiple options, policies and proposals.

Question 9

Interpretative Position Paper

Answer 9

Provides interpretation or analysis of an issue, policy or proposal.

Question 10

Historical Position Paper

Answer 10

Examines a historical event or policy and presents an argument based on historical analysis.

Question 11

Policy Position Paper

Answer 11

Outlines a specific policy proposal and presents arguments in support.

Question 11

Value Position Paper

Answer 11

Argues for or against a particular value or set of values.

Question 12

Predictive Position Paper

Answer 12

Makes predictions about future events or trends and presents supporting arguments.

Question 13

Personal Position Paper

Answer 13

Presents an individual’s personal perspective or opinion on an issue.

Question 14

Argumentative Writing

Answer 14

Argumentation relies on logic and evidence to build a case for a specific claim. Argumentation de-emphasizes appeals to emotion.

Question 14

Persuasive writing

Answer 14

Persuasion appeals to readers’ emotions to make them believe something or take specific action. Persuasion can also use logic and evidence.