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    How To Build A Position

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    This document provides guidance on how to build a position by creating assertions, gathering evidence, and preparing for opposition arguments. It recommends exploring the topic widely, brainstorming with others, creating 3-4 assertions to support the thesis, gathering facts and examples for each assertion, and anticipating counterarguments to refute them. The position paper should follow a format of introduction with thesis, then each assertion with supporting evidence and response to opposition, and a conclusion that persuades readers.

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    This document provides guidance on how to build a position by creating assertions, gathering evidence, and preparing for opposition arguments. It recommends exploring the topic widely, brainstorming with others, creating 3-4 assertions to support the thesis, gathering facts and examples for each assertion, and anticipating counterarguments to refute them. The position paper should follow a format of introduction with thesis, then each assertion with supporting evidence and response to opposition, and a conclusion that persuades readers.

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    This document provides guidance on how to build a position by creating assertions, gathering evidence, and preparing for opposition arguments. It recommends exploring the topic widely, brainstorming with others, creating 3-4 assertions to support the thesis, gathering facts and examples for each assertion, and anticipating counterarguments to refute them. The position paper should follow a format of introduction with thesis, then each assertion with supporting evidence and response to opposition, and a conclusion that persuades readers.

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    How to Build a Position

    PERSUASION ARGUMENT

    Attempts to convince the Attempts to convince the


    reader to accept a thesis or reader to accept a claim as
    truth truth

    1
    Appeals to credibility, Focuses on evidence (logos)
    character, authority of the
    writer (ethos).
    PERSUASION ARGUMENT

    Is often grounded more in Is grounded more in facts,


    feelings (pathos) than facts. data, and logic.

    1
    Is often associated with Requires critical reading of
    speeches and frequently the texts; may include
    requires listeners/readers to evidence from other sources
    take some sort of action to
    PERSUASION ARGUMENT

    Addresses counterclaims
    fairly in order to present a
    complete argument.

    1
    EXPLORE 1

    • Read widely about the topic.


    • Read varied positions and views.
    • Never ridicule, ignore or demonize views that you
    seem to disagree.
    BRAINSTORM 2

    • After gathering positions and evidences, consult


    someone about your arguments in order to see their
    strength and weaknesses clearer.
    CREATE ASSERTIONS 3

    Assertion
    Assertions are opinions that
    people may or may not agree
    with. They are not general truths;
    instead, they are positions on an
    issue.
    CREATE ASSERTIONS 3

    Example of Assertion:
    ISSUE : Uniforms should be required in
    the school
    • The use of uniforms promotes the
    ideals of equality in the school.
    CREATE ASSERTIONS 3

    ISSUE : Uniforms should be


    required in the school
    • All uniforms are the same.
    CREATE ASSERTIONS 3

    • Write down several assertions based on your


    argument or issue.
    • Make sure that these assertions fit a particular
    theme or main idea. This theme or main idea
    will serve as your thesis statement or the
    controlling idea of your position paper.
    CREATE ASSERTIONS 3
    ISSUE : REQUIREMENT OF UNIFORM IN SCHOOLS
    Possible Assertion
    a. Uniforms promote the ideals of equality.
    b. Uniforms lessen distractions between the opposite sex.
    c. Uniforms unite the student populace in having a common
    purpose and identity.
    d. Uniforms make people feel that they are part of larger
    institution than themselves.
    “Uniforms should be required in the school because it
    benefits the greater good in forwarding a common sense of
    purpose, unity, and equality among students.
    GATHER EVIDENCE 4
    • After writing one’s assertions, one must gather the evidence
    to prove each point.
    • Evidence can be any of the following: facts, statistics,
    interviews with experts, perceived philosophical, socio-
    political, or psychological truths.
    • Occasionally it’s good to recount one’s personal experience
    as these lend credibility and persuasive impact but could be
    questioned if not done skillfully.
    • Moral and religious truths are not appropriate to use.
    PREPARE FOR THE OPPOSITION 6

    • An OPPOSITION is the negation of the same


    position. When doing your research, it is imperative
    to read what the opposition has to say in order to
    refute them in your position paper.
    • This can be done by finding flaws in their arguments
    and checking the quality of the sources.
    WRITE THE POSTION PAPER
    FORMAT OF POSITION PAPER

    Introduction – fact, personal experience,


    anecdote; also includes a clear theme and thesis
    statement
    FORMAT OF POSITION PAPER

    It includes your first assertion, evidence,


    explanation and possible refutation.
    FORMAT OF POSITION PAPER

    It includes your second assertion, evidence,


    explanation and possible refutation.
    FORMAT OF POSITION PAPER

    It includes your last assertion, evidence,


    explanation and possible refutation.
    FORMAT OF POSITION PAPER

    5
    The conclusion is not a mere summary of your position paper. It
    serves as your last chance to persuade your readers. Given this
    mindset, it is best to end your paper with strong insights, a
    recommendation or a call to action, or even an emotional appeal.
    ANALYSIS

    AFTER-READING ACTIVITY
    Using your editorial article, break down the arguments by filling the
    worksheet on page 109.
    Next Lesson: Editorial Writing

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