Position Paper Quiz

What is another term for a position paper?

• Informative essay

• Argumentative essay

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

Which of the following is NOT a type of position paper?

• Expositive

• Evaluative

• Comparative

• Analytical

What does an evaluative position paper aim to address?

• Contradictions between two positions

• Whether a position is plausible or not

• Summarizing an argument without bias

• Proposing a new idea

What type of position paper compares the similarities and differences of two positions?

• Expositive

• Comparative

• Constructive

• Evaluative

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a position paper is written?

• To frame the discussion

• To establish credibility

• To write personal opinions

• To guide consistency in a position

What is the first step in writing a position paper?

• Writing the thesis statement

• Choosing an issue

• Drafting the body paragraphs

• Collecting information

What should the introduction of a position paper include?

• Summary of all arguments

• Claim and background of the issue

• Conclusion and counterarguments

• Details of the methodology used

What is the purpose of outlining a position paper?

• To include as many irrelevant arguments as possible

• To clearly organize ideas and arguments

• To focus solely on emotional appeals

• To replace the body of the paper

Which is NOT a characteristic of a good position paper?

• Coherent

• Substantively correct

• Mechanically incorrect

• Clear

What is the main goal of a constructive position paper?

• To critique an author’s work

• To propose a new perspective or argument

• To summarize existing research

• To compare and contrast arguments