Position Paper Quiz

Which of the following is not included in the introduction of the position paper?

• counter-argument

• relevance of the topic

• background of the topic

• position statement

What is an idea that disagrees or contradicts with your given position?

• argument

• counter-argument

• first claim

• support

Which part of the paper defines the issue and discusses its background?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which part of the paper suggests a course of action?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

This identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s position on that issue.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which component of the position paper contains the main argument which can be further broken up into sections?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which is referred as the conclusions drawn from data gathered?

• factual knowledge

• informed opinion

• statistical inferences

• personal testimony

What is called the first-hand experience of the writer on knowledgeable parts?

• factual knowledge

• informed opinion

• statistical inferences

• personal testimony

Which knowledge relies on evidence instead of limited personal experience?

• factual knowledge

• informed opinion

• statistical inferences

• personal testimony

Which of the following is supporting evidence that is valid and verifiable?

• factual knowledge

• informed opinion

• statistical inferences

• personal testimony