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WHAT IS A
POSITION PAPER?
A position paper offers a debatable viewpoint
on a subject.
Expresses a position of an issue
It gives arguments that supports the opinion of
the writer based on facts.
AIMS? PURPOSE OF
The aim of a position paper is to
express one side of an issue .
A POSITION
The goal of a position paper is to PAPER
convince the audience that your
opinion is valid and worth listening
to
I. INTRODUCTION
Presentation of the topic,
background information, and thesis
statement
II. BODY
PARTS OF A
Includes the summary of the POSITION
counterclaims, and your arguments.
III. CONCLUSION PAPER
Action Plan
This is where the writers position and
main arguments are restated
REMINDERS