Module 3 Flashcards
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A formal, usually detailed written statement, especially regarding a single issue, that articulates a position, view point, or policy, as of government, organization, or political candidate.
Position Paper
A process of reasoning; series of reasons; a statement, reason, or facts for or against a point.
Argument
A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Opinion
Refers to a reasonable approach in developing an argument.
Logical Appeal
Refers to your credibility or believability and competence as a writer.
Ethical Appeal
Uses arguments in a way that evokes or uncovers feelings.
Emotional Appeal
Errors in reasoning; a false or mistaken idea.
Fallacies
Expresses a position, conclusion, or recommendation concerning a contested issue or undecided question.
Position Paper
Presents an opinion and make a claim or stand about an issue.
Position Paper
A stand supported
by arguments and
evidence.
Position Paper
Its purpose is to generate support on an issue
Position Paper
What is the primary goal of a position paper?
To declare a “position” on a certain matter or an
issue.
What is the secondary goal of a position paper?
To convince or persuade others to take that side of an issue or
matter.
TRUE OR FALSE?
A position paper can be an essential tool in
bringing about societal change.
True
What is your job in a position paper?
To take one side of the argument and persuade your audience that you have well-founded knowledge of the topic being presented.
Why is it important support your argument with evidence?
To ensure the validity of your claims, as well as to refute the counterclaims to show that you are well informed about both sides.
What are the four questions you should ask in the Issue Criteria?
- Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
- Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
- Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
- Is the scope of the issue narrow enough to be manageable?
What are the three parts of a position paper?
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
What should you do in the introduction paragraph of a position paper?
- Start with a topic sentence that attracts attention and summarizes the issue
- Inform the reader of your point of view
What should you do in the introduction paragraph of a position paper?
- Start with a topic sentence that attracts attention and summarizes the issue
- Inform the reader of your point of view
What are the three main points that you should focus on in the body of the position paper?
- General statement of the position
- Elaboration that references documents and source data
- Past experiences and authoritative testimony
What should you do in the conclusion of a position paper?
- Summarize then conclude your argument
a) Analyze the source/quote: pull it apart sentence by sentence and explain the
meaning of the source both in general terms and more specifically
b) Identify the perspective the source/quote reflects:
c) Explain your understanding of that ideology (discuss key underlying beliefs or
political principles or economic principles)
d) State your position. Do you agree with the ideological perspective or not?
NOTE:
If taking a qualified position, state it clearly and precisely.
Introduction
a) Explain your first reason to support your position
b) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your first argument
c) Explain your second argument/reason
d) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your second argument
e) Explain your third argument/reason
f) Factual, relevant and accurate evidence to prove your last argument
NOTE:
In General, the strongest/best argument should be the last. Others would advise
the first argument by the strongest/best; never the middle argument.
Body
