EAPP-Mod7-PositionPaper

• According to Fleming (2018), a position paper is one where an author chooses a side on a particular topic and build up a case for your opinion or position
• Why are position papers written? Position papers are written for the purpose of generating support regarding a particular stand/idea (Xavier.edu 2020)
• The fundamental goal of a position paper is not only to present your stand on an issue/idea but also to determine how your stance is related to the argument of others (CSU, 2020)
• How Position paper is different from other Writing?

  • It provides a stand in a certain or one idea, therefore you should have credible sources to provide to your readers
  • It is more challenging because you are persuading
  • Its purpose is to convince your audience to take our position to be presented
  • one-sided
• Parts of Position Paper

  INTRODUCTION

  • start with an introduction which presents the issue while grabbing the attention of readers
  • give a short summary about the issue
  • define the issues and discuss its background
  • provide a general statement of your position via your argumentative thesis statement
• Issue + stand + claim = argumentative thesis
• Parts of position paper

  BODY

  • state your main arguments
  • provide sufficient evidence for each argument such as statistical data, interview with experts, and testimonies
  • provide counter arguments against the possible weaknesses of your arguments
• Parts of position paper

  Conclusion

  • restate your position and main arguments
  • suggest a course of action
  • state what makes a position superior and more acceptable
  • end with a powerful closing statement such as quotation, a challenge, or a question
• Position paper shows a debatable opinion about an issue. It contains 4 to 6 paragraphs about an opinion which is plausible on a particular topic. It helps you to give an explanation about your viewpoint on an issue and discuss your solutions about it