A position paper outlines an argument or viewpoint on a topic. It typically includes an introduction stating the position, several body paragraphs providing evidence and information to support the position, and a conclusion summarizing the key points. Position papers are used in global classrooms, when summarizing research, and in everyday life to help others understand a person's ideas on an issue. The body paragraphs present the current situation and the desired future situation, while the introduction and conclusion bookend the overall argument.
It's the basics.
Determine the purpose of summarizing;
Discuss the features of summarizing;
Apply effective strategies in summarizing;
Evaluate summaries.
Suppose you told your friend that you just watched a great film and your friend asks what the story is. What would you do? Would you tell the whole story? Or just simply give the gist of the story.
As an important skill in critical reading, summarizing is often used to determine the essential ideas in a book chapter, an article. These essential ideas include the gist or main idea, useful information, or key words or phrases that help you meet your reading purpose. Summarizing is generally done after reading. However, it can be done as well while reading a text.
Summarizing is an important skill because it helps you…….
deepen your understanding of the text;
Learn to identify relevant information or key ideas;
Combine details or examples that support the main ideas/s;
Concentrate on the gist or main idea and key words presented in the text; and
Capture the key ideas in the text and put them together clearly and concisely.
This contains the definition of a position paper, as well as its parts and a few key points to remember. it also contains tips on choosing a topic on writing a position paper.
technique that the writers use in developing ideas that are logically arranged.
transitional devices -help you determine the difference of one pattern from another.
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It's the basics.
Determine the purpose of summarizing;
Discuss the features of summarizing;
Apply effective strategies in summarizing;
Evaluate summaries.
Suppose you told your friend that you just watched a great film and your friend asks what the story is. What would you do? Would you tell the whole story? Or just simply give the gist of the story.
As an important skill in critical reading, summarizing is often used to determine the essential ideas in a book chapter, an article. These essential ideas include the gist or main idea, useful information, or key words or phrases that help you meet your reading purpose. Summarizing is generally done after reading. However, it can be done as well while reading a text.
Summarizing is an important skill because it helps you…….
deepen your understanding of the text;
Learn to identify relevant information or key ideas;
Combine details or examples that support the main ideas/s;
Concentrate on the gist or main idea and key words presented in the text; and
Capture the key ideas in the text and put them together clearly and concisely.
This contains the definition of a position paper, as well as its parts and a few key points to remember. it also contains tips on choosing a topic on writing a position paper.
technique that the writers use in developing ideas that are logically arranged.
transitional devices -help you determine the difference of one pattern from another.
To those who would like to have a copy of this slide, just email me at martzmonette@yahoo.com and please tell me why would you want this presentation. Thank you very much and GOD BLESS YOU
A firm grasp of scientific method and ability to write clearly and convincingly is a great assert to any professional in sciences.
Conducting research and publishing peer reviewed papers train professionals in both scientific method and writing. Moreover, having research papers in your resume is considered a huge plus in both industry and academia. However, conducting research and getting them published requires professionals to approach the problem and present their solutions form a unique angle. The talk will address research in general and writing research papers. Specifically, the talk will cover peer review process, what is a contribution?, and basic composition of
a research paper, describing potential pitfalls.
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
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The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
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New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
5. Introduction
● Brief introduction to the topic in general and a
statement on your position.
● For example: Rwanda has a history of valuing sports- in
schools, recreational organizations, and on professional
teams.
● For example: France has long considered itself a
democracy, though recent events have revealed flaws in
the democratic process.
6. Introduction
● Use the introduction to introduce a country’s
opinion or point of view
7. Body Paragraphs
● Usually three or
more paragraphs
● This is where you
present
information and
give evidence
● This is the main
part of your paper
8. Body Paragraphs
● When you are taking a position, you need to
do two things in the body paragraph
o First, tell the audience what is currently happening
o Next, tell the audience what you want to happen in
the future
● For example:
o I currently do not have pizza, and that makes me
upset
o In the future, I would like to get a large pepperoni
pizza.
o (This is a very simple example, you will need to add
much more information)
9. Conclusion
● Summarize what you
have already talked
about.
● This may seem like you
are repeating
information, but it is
important to do this in
order to make your
position clear and to
finish strong
10. Wrap Up
Another way to think about
it
Introduction: Tell them what
you’re about to tell them
Body Paragraphs: Tell them
Conclusion: Tell them what
you just told them
