Position Paper- Paper Structure Preview

Position Paper- Structure Preview

Argument Essays

What do we already know about thesis essays?

What is the structure?

Why do we write them?

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What do we already know about thesis essays?

What is the structure?

Why do we write them?

Typical Thesis Essay

Many essays follow a FIVE PARAGRAPH structure.

Introduction/Thesis Paragraph

Body 1

Body 2

Body 3

Conclusion Paragraph

Position Paper

The structure of the position paper is similar to a thesis essay with a few additions

Multiple Select

What two paragraphs will be added to the typical structure for your research/position paper

• Introduction

• Background Paragraph

• Body Paragraphs/Reasons

• Counterargument/Rebuttal

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

The purpose of research is to...

• Give examples of different topics
• Explain different ideas
• Persuade the reader
• Gain information with the intention of teaching others about a specific topic

Multiple Choice

What do you think is the main goal of the position paper?

• To persuade the readers

• To inform the readers

• To entertain the readers

• To enjoy and chill the reader

Multiple Choice

Which Truism/Hook is better?

• The internet is defined as “a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.”

• The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education.

• Everyone uses the internet each day

• I think the internet has had a huge impact on people over time

Multiple Choice

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

• thesis

• evidence

• counterclaim

• limitation

Multiple Choice

Which type of evidence is used?

• Direct quote

• paraphrase

Multiple Choice

Which type of evidence is used?

• Direct quote

• paraphrase

Multiple Choice

Once you state your piece of evidence, you have to further explain it to your reader or audience. This explanation is called your

• Evidence

• Commentary

• Explanation

• Concluding Statement

Multiple Select

What is included in your commentary after a piece of research/evidence?

*Check all that apply

• Explain what the research means/shows

• Restate your claim again

• go deeper/connect back to your thesis

• another piece of evidence

• closing thoughts

Multiple Choice

How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 

• You capitalize it 
• It is in all CAPS 
• You use quotes 
• You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 

Multiple Choice

When you put the words of others into your own words for your evidence, you are doing what?

• plagiarizing

• writing

• cheating

• paraphrasing

Multiple Choice

Which would be the most "credible" source for your evidence?

• An article from a news journal
• A quote from Wikipedia
• A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers
• A statement from a famous celebrity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a form of evidence for a research paper?

• quote from an expert

• statistics

• government/constitutional sources

• your own experience or opinion

Multiple Choice

In order to make your argument stronger, you need to include a counterclaim and rebuttal. What paragraph can you USUALLY find this?

• Introduction

• background paragraph

• body paragraphs

• A new paragraph after reasons and before the conclusion

Multiple Choice

the argument against your thesis/position (what the other side would say if they disagreed with your opinion)

• counterargument

• fallacy

• refutation

• argument

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a counterargument to the following thesis: All cars should be yellow.

• All cars should not be yellow.

• All cars should be black.

• Cars should be different colors.

• Cars are great.

Multiple Choice

Where does your thesis statement go?

• In the body paragraphs

• Last sentence of the introduction

• First sentence in the second paragraph

• First line in the introduction

Multiple Choice

A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Thesis/Claim

• Counter-claim

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

What is credibility?

• A way to support your reasons
• A good website or article
• It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
• evidence

Multiple Choice

the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away

• hook/truism

• thesis

• claim

• evidence

Multiple Choice

What should be the last thing said in the introduction?

• your conclusion

• Your first detail

• Your thesis statement

• Your favorite story

Multiple Choice

Which part of a position paper that may contain several paragraphs in which each paragraph shall contain idea or concept supported by strong evidence and facts?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Background

Multiple Choice

Which part of the position paper that you have to restate your main points and provide suggested course of action or possible solution?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which part of the position paper is where the writer clearly states the issue and their position?

• Introduction

• Background

• Body

• Conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which part of the position paper is where the writer gives only research and information about the topic in order to inform the reader before beginning their argument?

• Introduction

• Body

• Background

• Conclusion

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Do you have any questions?