Position Paper

Question 1

This type of paper presents one side of an arguable opinion about an issue.

Answer 1

Position Paper

Question 2

What is the goal of a position paper?

Answer 2

to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and defensible

Question 3

What is the importance of a position paper?

Answer 3

1. It is important you are addressing all sides of the issue and presenting it in an easy to understand manner
2. several criteria must be met
3. gives delegates an oppurtunity to organize an organized policy statement
4. take one side of the argument and persuade the audience to follow your stand
5. support your argument with evidence

Question 4

What is the position paper written based on?

Answer 4

facts that provide a solid foundation on the topic

Question 5

What are the four (4) Considerations in Preparing A Position Paper?

Answer 5

1. issue criteria
2. considering your audience and determining your viewpoint
3. stating your thesis
4. writing with style and clarity

Question 6

It is a one sentence statement and assertion, something you claim to be true, about your topic

Answer 6

Thesis

Question 7

It refers to the choice of words for the expression of ideas; the construction, disposition and application of words in your essay, with regard to clearness, accuracy and variety, etc.; mode of expression and language.

Answer 7

diction

Question 8

It is developing and framing an idea or expression.

Answer 8

Paragraph

Question 9

It tells the reader what to do with the information you present them. Its function is to give a signal for readers how to think about, organize and react to old and new ideas as they read through what you have written.

Answer 9

Transitions

Question 10

Is a form of stealing

Answer 10

Plagiarism

Question 11

Parts of Writing with Style and Clarity

Answer 11

1. Diction
2. Paragraphs
3. Transitions
4. Grammar and Spelling
5. Plagiarism and Academic Honesty