Represents your arguments in a written form, favoring one side of the issue
Goal of a position paper
Declare a position on a certain matter or issue, and convince or persuade others to take that side
Principles of argumentative writing
Consider audience, choose viewpoint, write with style and clarity, use appropriate diction, create clear paragraphs, use effective transitions, ensure proper grammar and spelling, organize arguments persuasively
Writing a position paper
1. Introduction - present topic, issue, and thesis
2. Counter arguments - summarize, provide support, refute
3. Your arguments - assert claims, provide support
4. Conclusion - restate argument, provide plan of action
Thesis
A one-sentence statement about the topic, an assertion that is claimed to be true
