Position Papers

What structure of academic text do we follow in writing a position paper?

• One-paragraph structure essay

• Two-paragraph structure essay

• Three-paragraph structure

• IMRaD

In which part of the essay do we write the action plan or recommendation of the position paper?

• Title page

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Which of the following does NOT include in the introduction of the position paper?

• Counter-argument

• background of the topic

• Importance of the topic

• Thesis of the position paper

Which part of the position paper you "refute" the counterclaim?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Your argument

• Counter argument

Which part of the position paper that you have to restate the main points and final comment?

• Introduction

• Body: Counter Argument

• Body: Your Argument

• Conclusion

How many main points can be written in the body of the position paper

• one main point

• two main points

• three main points

• four main points

How many sources will you have to provide in supporting your assertions?

• one source

• two sources

• three sources

• no need of any source

What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?

• two paragraphs

• three paragraphs

• four paragraphs

• five paragraphs

How can you make your position paper strong?

• Be sure to annotate your paper

• Give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences

• Apply citations and references in the introductory part of the paper

• Record your observations and post them in youtube.

What part of the essay do we restate the argument of the paper?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion