Opposing Views in Position Papers

Dr. Cooper discusses the importance of understanding opposing views and counter-arguments in academic papers. Students are encouraged to rewrite their papers if needed, with a focus on naming the opposition, presenting and supporting opposing views, and using counter-argument techniques. Examples from student papers are used to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing the need for clarity and proper citation formats.

What percentage of the overall grade is the final paper worth?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

In a position paper, how should opposing views be presented?

• Presented without naming the objector

• Summarized together

• Presented one at a time

• Ignored

What is the key to presenting an opposing view in a position paper?

• Using personal opinions

• Avoiding any sources

• Naming the objector

• Using complex language

What does Renee do well in her paper according to Dr. Cooper?

• She uses APA format correctly

• She names the opposition

• She summarizes opposing views

• She avoids using sources

What should you do after presenting an opposing view?

• Change your argument

• Refute it immediately

• Ignore it

• Support it with sources

What are the two ways to counter-argue?

• Refute or accommodate

• Agree or disagree

• Ignore or accept

• Summarize or elaborate

What should you do if you choose to accommodate an opposing view?

• Agree completely

• Ignore it

• Disagree completely

• Acknowledge it but provide a counter-argument

What is the deadline for submitting a rewrite of the opposing views paper?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Thursday

• Wednesday

What should students do if they have questions about their papers?

• Consult a classmate

• Ignore them

• Ask Dr. Cooper

• Search online

What is the final deadline for the paper submission?

• Thursday

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday