Copy the puzzle below in your notebook and encircle the terms that pertains to writing a Position Paper. You can go horizontal or diagonal.
Its goal is to convince an audience that the opinion raised underwent thorough investigation and data collection and that it is therefore valid.
this part of the paper identifies an issue that is being discussed by the author emphasizing his position about the issue. Here, the topic is introduced; background and history of the issue shall also be discussed.
this part illustrates the central argument which can be presented through a brief description of the argument. Details, point of view, evidences are used to support the claim. It can be divided into these sections namely: background information, evidence supporting the author’s position, and a discussion which addresses and refutes arguments that present both sides of the issue.
this part restates the main points, then summarizes the arguments made in the paper and then provides a call of action.
Position papers are utilized to present an issue and to generate a support on the issue. Therefore, gathering factual information to support your argument would be very essential
