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What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What is the primary purpose of a position paper?
What must be easily arguable in a position paper?
What must be easily arguable in a position paper?
How can a position paper convince readers to adopt the writer's stance?
How can a position paper convince readers to adopt the writer's stance?
What tone should a position paper maintain?
What tone should a position paper maintain?
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What should be included in the introduction of a position paper?
What should be included in the introduction of a position paper?
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What is the final section of a position paper?
What is the final section of a position paper?
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What is one trait of a well-written position paper?
What is one trait of a well-written position paper?
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What is crucial for readers to immediately understand about the issue presented in a position paper?
What is crucial for readers to immediately understand about the issue presented in a position paper?
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What is the main goal of a position paper's argument according to the text?
What is the main goal of a position paper's argument according to the text?
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Why is it important for a position paper to maintain a reasonable tone?
Why is it important for a position paper to maintain a reasonable tone?
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What should the writer of a position paper avoid in presenting their stance according to the text?
What should the writer of a position paper avoid in presenting their stance according to the text?
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What should readers be able to do when a position paper is well-written?
What should readers be able to do when a position paper is well-written?
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Study Notes
Position Paper
- A position paper presents an arguable opinion about an issue and convinces the audience that the writer's opinion is valid and worth listening to.
Traits of a Position Paper
- A well-defined, controversial issue that is easily arguable and not resolvable by fact-checking.
- A clear position on the issue, with a thesis statement that is not equivocated.
- A convincing argument that impresses the reader and makes them willing to adopt the writer's opinion.
- A reasonable tone that builds rapport with the reader, even if the writer's stance contrasts with theirs.
Writing a Position Paper
- Introduction: sets the stage for the paper.
- Background of the Issue: provides context and understanding of the issue.
- Thesis Statement: clearly states the writer's stance on the issue.
- Arguments/Claims: presents convincing evidence to support the writer's stance.
- Restatement of Your Position: reinforces the writer's stance.
- Conclusion: summarizes the paper and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
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Learn about the key traits of a position paper, including presenting a controversial issue and taking a clear stance. Understand how to convince readers of your opinion and why it's worth considering.
