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    Position Papers

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    Cathleen Beth
    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper expresses a country's view on a topic and proposes solutions. It should be based on thorough research. The structure includes an introduction stating the country's position, 3 body paragraphs with background information, evidence for the position, and rebuttals to opposing views. It concludes by restating key points and recommendations. Writers should explore the topic widely, brainstorm with others, create assertions, gather credible evidence, and refine the argument. At least 3 drafts should be written to allow for revision.

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    Position Papers

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    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper expresses a country's view on a topic and proposes solutions. It should be based on thorough research. The structure includes an introduction stating the country's position, 3 body paragraphs with background information, evidence for the position, and rebuttals to opposing views. It concludes by restating key points and recommendations. Writers should explore the topic widely, brainstorm with others, create assertions, gather credible evidence, and refine the argument. At least 3 drafts should be written to allow for revision.

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    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper expresses a country's view on a topic and proposes solutions. It should be based on thorough research. The structure includes an introduction stating the country's position, 3 body paragraphs with background information, evidence for the position, and rebuttals to opposing views. It concludes by restating key points and recommendations. Writers should explore the topic widely, brainstorm with others, create assertions, gather credible evidence, and refine the argument. At least 3 drafts should be written to allow for revision.

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    Position Papers

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    Cathleen Beth
    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper expresses a country's view on a topic and proposes solutions. It should be based on thorough research. The structure includes an introduction stating the country's position, 3 body paragraphs with background information, evidence for the position, and rebuttals to opposing views. It concludes by restating key points and recommendations. Writers should explore the topic widely, brainstorm with others, create assertions, gather credible evidence, and refine the argument. At least 3 drafts should be written to allow for revision.

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    POSITION

    PAPERS
    WHY WRITE A POSITION PAPER?
    •To summarize your research
    •To improve your writing skills
    •Very helpful guide for your
    speech
    IN ORDER TO BEGIN WRITING YOUR
    POSITION PAPER, YOU MUST:
    •Have all the necessary research on your
    country and topic
    •Have specific and focused research questions
    •Continue looking for useful information and
    good sources
    •FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
    WHAT IS A POSITION PAPER?

    •Basically, this is an essay that expresses


    your country’s position on your topic
    and proposes solutions and
    recommendations for the future
    •It has a very specific structure that you
    must follow.
    HOW MANY DRAFTS WILL YOU
    WRITE?
    •At least three, if not more.
    This process is just as much
    revising as it is about writing
    STRUCTURE OF A POSITION PAPER
    I. INTRODUCTION (1 PARAGRAPH)
    II.BODY (3 PARAGRAPHS)
    III.CONCLUSION (1-2 PARAGRAPHS)
    I. INTRODUCTION
    •Brief introduction to the topic in
    general and a statement on your
    country’s position.
    •Identifies the issue that will be
    discussed and states the author’s
    position on that issue.
    II. BODY
    • Contains the central argument and can be
    further broken up into unique sections:
    1. Background information
    2. Evidence supporting the author’s position
    3. A discussion of both sides of the issue which
    addresses and refutes arguments that
    contradict the author’s position
    III. CONCLUSION

    •Restating the key points


    and where applicable,
    suggesting resolutions to
    the issue
    HOW TO BUILD A POSITION

    1. EXPLORE
    • Read widely about the topic. It is not
    enough to rely on your common sense or
    personal experience.
    • An open mind is imperative in order to give
    way to critical thinking
    2. BRAINSTORM
    • Two heads are better than one
    3. CREATE ASSERTIONS
    • Assertions are opinions that people may or may not
    agree with. They are not general truths; they are
    positions on an issue.
    • It is a statement of opinion.
    • Evaluate your assertion which should fit to a
    particular theme or main idea which is your thesis
    statement.
    4. GATHER THE EVIDENCE
    •After writing one’s assertions, one must
    gather the evidence to prove each
    point.
    •Evidence can be any of the following:
    Facts, statistic, interviews with experts,
    and perceived philosophical, socio-
    political or psychological truths.
    5. HAVE CREDIBLE RESOURCES
    •One must make sure that one’s
    sources are credible.
    •The best sources are bills, laws, and
    declarations from government,
    scholarly articles, wikipedia
    6. REFINE THE ARGUMENT
    •An argument is made up of three
    elements: assertion, evidence and
    explanation.
    •The best arguments are filled with nuance
    and sophistication, arguments that cannot
    be quickly discounted or self aside.

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