
Position paper (Module 9)
Quiz by Gwynyth Queen Encisa
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-It presents the writers stand or viewpoint on a particular issue
-it presents an arguable opinion about an issue
-the goal is to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth listening to
Parts of position paper
-starts with an introduction that present the issue
-define the issue and discuss its background
-provide general statement of your position via thesis statement
-states the main arguments
-provide sufficient evidence
-provide counterarguments against the possible weakness of your arguments
-restate your position and main arguments
-suggest course of action
-state what makes your position superior and more acceptable
-end with a powerful closing statement
information that is verifiable and agreed upon by almost everyone
interpretation and examples of an accumulation facts
opinion developed through research and/or expertise of the claim
personal experiences related by a knowledgeable party