Writing a Position Paper
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What is the main purpose of a position paper?

  • To provide counterarguments
  • To propose a course of action (correct)
  • To define the issue and background
  • To present statistical data
  • What part of a position paper requires stating main arguments and providing evidence?

  • Conclusion
  • Body (correct)
  • Thesis statement
  • Introduction
  • Which part of a position paper involves restating the position and suggesting a course of action?

  • Conclusion (correct)
  • Body
  • Introduction
  • Thesis statement
  • What is one of the essential tools in bringing societal change, according to the text?

    <p>Argumentative writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the introduction part of a position paper aim to provide?

    <p>Background information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the important elements to include in the conclusion part of a position paper?

    <p>&quot;A challenge&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a position paper?

    <p>To persuade the reader to accept the writer's viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a position paper involves providing counterarguments against possible weaknesses of the main arguments?

    <p>Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the introduction part of a position paper aim to provide?

    <p>The issue, its definition, background, and the thesis statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a position paper requires outlining arguments and proposing a course of action to change the problematic situation?

    <p>Conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the essential tools in bringing societal change, according to the text?

    <p>Position papers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of a position paper requires providing the issue, its definition, background, and the thesis statement?

    <p>Introduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a position paper involves stating main arguments and providing evidence such as statistical data, interviews with experts, and testimonies?

    <p>Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Writing a position paper aims to change the opinions and attitudes of others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The introduction part of a position paper should include three parts: providing the issue, definition of the issue and background, and the thesis statement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The body part of a position paper should include restating the position and main arguments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A position paper should provide counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of the main arguments.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The conclusion part of a position paper aims to suggest a course of action and state what makes the position superior and more acceptable.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A position paper requires outlining arguments and proposing a course of action to change the problematic situation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The writer of a position paper has the power to change the opinions and attitude of others.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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