how to write position paper grade twelve students, Summaries of English

Download how to write position paper grade twelve students and more Summaries English in PDF only on Docsity! Mi Hl  Guidelines for Writing the Position Paper Values Communicated A. Logical Thinking B. Objective expression of ideas C. Balanced assignments of conflicting ideas Modes of Reasoning Deductive Balanced assignments >Use of language > Shifting from the opposing argument to supporting argument » Expressing both the arguments and the counter arguments Tips for Writing a good Position Paper OUse simple language OGive each separate idea its own paragraph OMake sure each paragraph starts with a topic sentence OConstantly proofread for mistakes OCite your sources Qualities of a Convincing Position Paper » Contain a clear proposition or statement that must be defended » Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the issue » Take a firm stand on the issue » List arguments in an organized manner to defend the stand » Presents factual evidence or proofs to support argument  Flow from paragraph to paragraph » Keep your voice active » Quote sources to establish authority » Stay focused on your point of view throughout the essay » Focus on logical arguments » Don't lapse into summary in the development-- wait for the conclusion » Conduct Preliminary Research » Challenge Your Own Topic » Continue to Collect Supporting Evidence » Create an Outline  How to start crafting a well-constructed argument » choose a side on a particular controversial issue » build up a case for your opinion or position » use facts, opinion, statistics and other forms of evidence to convince your reader that your position is the best one. Q List possible objections to your position » Such labels would affect profits of major corporations. » Many people would see this as overreaching government control. » Whose job is it to determine which restaurants are bad? Who draws the line? » The program would be costly. 4 Support and acknowledgement of the opposing points » It would be difficult and expensive for any entity to determine which restaurants should adhere to the policy. » Nobody wants to see the government overstepping its boundaries. » Funding would fall onto the shoulders of taxpayers.  QO Explain that your position is still the best one, despite the strength of counter arguments. » The cost would be countered by the improvement of public health. » Restaurants might improve the standards of food if warning labels were put into place. >» One role of the government is to keep citizens safe. » The government already does this with drugs and cigarettes. QO Summarize your argument and restate your position 1.What is the proposition ? 2.What are the possible objections 3.How did the author counter the possib objections? 4.What are the words or phrases used by the author to state his or her stand To write a position statement, gather a list of reasons to support a particular viewpoint. Viewpoint: For school uniforms Supporting Reasons: Ensure equality Save money Help schools identify visitors Viewpoint: Against school uniforms Supporting Reasons: Eliminate free expression Cause teachers to waste time Are too expensive to buy and maintain Next, write a sentence or two that pulls all the information together and makes your stand clear to the audience. Examples: A uniform policy will ensure true equality in schools, save families money, and help schools identify visitors easily. Uniforms would cause more problems in a school than they would solve. They eliminate free expression, cause teachers to waste time, and are too expensive. read- write: think «- fa NE surnopak