EAPP: Lesson 13 - 14

Is a written report outlining someone's attitude or opinion regarding a particular idea.

• Position Paper

• Issue Criteria

• View Point

• Issues

This is an example of an academic text that is mostly used in academic and professional field.

• Position Paper

• Issue Criteria

• View Point

• Issues

Is an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity.

• Position Paper

• Issue Criteria

• View Point

• Issues

Position papers are published in academia, in politics, in law and other domains.

• True

• False

Is a common type of academic argument writing assignment.

• Position Paper

• Issue Criteria

• View Point

• Issues

Position Paper is written before reading about and discussing a particular issue.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is written after reading about and discussing a particular issue.

A position paper can be used in different fields of profession.

• True

• False

The goal of a position paper is to convince the audience that the opinion presented is valid and worth listening to.

• True

• False

The central goal of writing a position paper is to only to state and defend your position on the issue.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The central goal of writing a position paper is not only to state and defend your position on the issue but also to show how your stance relates to other positions.

It is considered as the subject or the main topic of the talk while a viewpoint or stand is the chosen side or point of the writer.

• Position Paper

• Issue Criteria

• View Point

• Issues