Entrepreneurship Position Paper

Summative Assessment

Directions: Write a five paragraph position paper either advocating why you would like to become an
Entrepreneur or why you would not like to become an Entrepreneur. Ensure that your position is
well supported. The position paper should include the following:

Introduction

1. Introduce the topic (What is an Entrepreneur vs. Entrepreneurship).

2. Provide background on the topic. Provide your understanding of Innovation vs.

Improvement as support.

3. Give evidence for the argument (Why do you want or not want to become an
Entrepreneur).

Body:

Your Argument:
___A. Assert Point #1 of your claims – Characteristics of Entrepreneurs.
_____1. Give your educated and informed opinion
_____2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

___B. Assert Point #2 of your claims – What Risk does an Entrepreneur face.
_____1. Give your educated and informed opinion
_____2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

___C. Assert Point #3 of your claims – Entrepreneurship and the Economy

_____1. Give your educated and informed opinion
_____2. Provide support/proof using more than one source (preferably three)

Conclusion:

Restate your position as to why you would like to become

an Entrepreneur or why you would not like to become an
Entrepreneur.