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POSITION PAPER

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

2. The following are essential in writing the position paper, except

a)

Introduce the topic

b)

provide background on the topic to explain why it is important

c)

provide explanation but not the evidence

d)

assert the thesis

2.

It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.

a)

thesis

b)

argument

c)

main idea

d)

introduction

3.

What do you call an academic paper that aims to present the stand of the author or a person on an issue?

a)

concept paper

b)

position paper

c)

technical report

d)

critique paper

4.

These are contents of a position paper, EXCEPT

a)

thesis statement

b)

arguments

c)

counterclaims

d)

opinion

5.

This is the last part of a position paper that includes the restatement of the thesis statement, arguments and plan of action.

a)

body

b)

conclusion

c)

introduction

d)

summary

6.

Which among the choices can be a source of evidence to strengthen one’s claims?

a)

statistics

b)

journal

c)

researches

d)

all of the choices

7.

The following are asked to present a strong argument, except

a)

Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?

b)

Can you identify at least two distinctive positions

c)

Is this a lengthy issue?

d)

Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?

8.

These are the claims of the opposite side or those who disagrees with the author’s/ person’s stand on the issue.

a)

claims

b)

opinions

c)

counterclaims

d)

arguments

9.

What source to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?

a)

books, government reports

b)

newspapers, magazines

c)

directories, encyclopedias, handbooks

d)

academic journals

10.

1. A position paper is sometimes called_____________.

a)

concept paper

b)

technical

c)

critique paper

d)

point of view paper