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WorksheetsPOSITION PAPER
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
2. The following are essential in writing the position paper, except
Introduce the topic
provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
provide explanation but not the evidence
assert the thesis
It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.
thesis
argument
main idea
introduction
What do you call an academic paper that aims to present the stand of the author or a person on an issue?
concept paper
position paper
technical report
critique paper
These are contents of a position paper, EXCEPT
thesis statement
arguments
counterclaims
opinion
This is the last part of a position paper that includes the restatement of the thesis statement, arguments and plan of action.
body
conclusion
introduction
summary
Which among the choices can be a source of evidence to strengthen one’s claims?
statistics
journal
researches
all of the choices
The following are asked to present a strong argument, except
Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
Can you identify at least two distinctive positions
Is this a lengthy issue?
Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
These are the claims of the opposite side or those who disagrees with the author’s/ person’s stand on the issue.
claims
opinions
counterclaims
arguments
What source to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
books, government reports
newspapers, magazines
directories, encyclopedias, handbooks
academic journals
1. A position paper is sometimes called_____________.
concept paper
technical
critique paper
point of view paper
