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What is a position paper?
What is a position paper?
An essay that expresses a position on an issue.
What is the purpose of the introduction in a position paper?
What is the purpose of the introduction in a position paper?
To introduce the thesis statement, history, and background of the issue.
What are the main arguments and support for the minor arguments in a position paper?
What are the main arguments and support for the minor arguments in a position paper?
They briefly describe the major arguments and support the minor arguments with premises.
What is the purpose of providing a call for action in a position paper?
What is the purpose of providing a call for action in a position paper?
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What is the argument that contradicts the main argument of the position paper?
What is the argument that contradicts the main argument of the position paper?
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What are the two main parts of the introduction in a position paper?
What are the two main parts of the introduction in a position paper?
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What are the three elements of a thesis statement?
What are the three elements of a thesis statement?
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What is the purpose of the body of a position paper?
What is the purpose of the body of a position paper?
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What are the five elements included in the body of a position paper?
What are the five elements included in the body of a position paper?
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What are the four main parts of a conclusion in a position paper?
What are the four main parts of a conclusion in a position paper?
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Which of these is an example of a topic for a position paper?
Which of these is an example of a topic for a position paper?
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What are some issues in school, community, and country?
What are some issues in school, community, and country?
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Study Notes
Issues in School, Community, and Country
- Topics for discussion include social media, giving homework to K-to students, smoking, legalization of divorce, and bullying
- These are issues affecting schools, communities, and countries.
Parts of a Position Paper
- Position papers are essays that express a position on an issue
- The introduction section includes:
- A thesis statement, including topic and major argument
- Supporting evidence
- Background information about the issue
- The body describes a major argument, followed by opposing arguments
- Premises that support opposing arguments are presented
- Minor arguments, with support, are provided
- A conclusion summarizes the major argument and opposing argument, along with minor arguments
- The concluding section contains a call to action
Rubrics for Position Papers
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A rubric, providing grading criteria for position papers, includes:
- Thesis Statement: 20 points - Is the thesis statement argumentative and supported by evidence?
- History and Background: 20 points - Does the paper include 2-3 references about background or reference information? Is a citation provided?
- Convention: 5 points - Does the paper follow correct grammar and sentence structure?
- Timeliness: 5 points - Is the paper submitted on time?
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Rubric for Introduction:
- Thesis Statement: 20 points (Is the statement argumentative and supported by evidence?)
- History/Background: 20 points (Uses 2-3 background references with citations)
- Convention: 5 points (Correct grammar/sentence structure)
- Timeliness: 5 points
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Rubric for Body:
- Description of major argument: 15 points
- Opposing argument: 10 points
- Minor arguments: 15 points
- Convention: 5 points (follows correct grammar/sentence structure)
- Timeliness: 5 points
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Rubric for Conclusion:
- Summary: 10 points (Summarizes position and minor arguments)
- Call for action: 30 points (Suggests a clear path forward)
- Convention: 5 points (follows correct grammar/sentence structure)
- Timeliness: 5 points
Creating Introductions and Thesis Statements
- Practice creating thesis statements for different topics, such as youth against bad habits, bottled water in schools, and legalization of abortion
- Instructions are given for creating an introduction for a position paper
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This quiz explores the structure and components of position papers, particularly focusing on issues affecting schools, communities, and countries. Participants will engage with topics like social media, bullying, and divorce legalization while honing their skills in constructing a compelling argument.
