A position paper states your opinion on an issue and why its is best.
Throughout your school career and sometimes for a job, you may be required to write a paper that presents a point of view. This is called a position paper. The idea is to choose a position on a controversial topic and then outline your reasons for taking that position. For example, you might write a paper about why you support raising taxes. Following a step-by-step approach to writing the paper can ensure your arguments are clear and persuasive.
Instructions
1. Choose a topic that has has two clear sides and that you have an opinion about. Topics can come from the news, popular culture, school or anywhere. All that matters is that your position is valid, can be defended and the counter position can be argued against. These are the main parts of the position paper.
2. Create an outline of the topic and list your position and points in your favor, as well as the counter position and arguments against it. You will use this as a plan for the paper and will often refer to it when writing.
3. Write the introduction by stating the problem and your position. The introduction is the reader's first impression of the paper, so it should be concise and interesting. The introduction should grab the reader's attention, and should contain your thesis statement. Your thesis statement will clearly present your position on the issue and the purpose of the paper.
4. Create the main body of the paper using the points from the outline. Each paragraph should address a different point that supports your main argument. Each point should be stated and defended using logical reasoning and information from appropriate sources. Present evidence in the form of statistics, interviews from experts and academic articles and other credible sources. Do not simply state your opinions; back them up with evidence.
5. Debate the other side after writing the points for your argument. Throughly research opposing arguments, and then defend your own position against those counter-positions.
6. Give the audience a summary of your position in the summary, but do not repeat the introduction and body. Add possible courses of action or solutions to the problem, but do not introduce new questions with the conclusion. You want the reader to feel satisfied and convinced.
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