E1.3B Position Papers (optional)

Today’s Big Question

What do I need to do to write a position paper?

1. Be sure you understand what a position paper is and what makes writing one unique from other essay writing. One concise article that describes this style of writing is from Rutgers University. There are others available if you would like a different explanation. At ThoughtCo. Or at Wiki How. Or a simple web search will turn up many more.
2. Before you begin, you should consult with your teacher to establish length requirements, formatting guidelines, and any other requirements.
3. Use the questions from one or more of the sites above and information from the course and your research to:
   • decide your position
   • determine your audience
   • determine a thesis statement
   • research both sides of the issue
   • decide which evidence you will use to support your position
   • write a draft of your paper (use whatever format your teacher prefers)
   • proofread your draft and edit
   • have someone else proofread if possible
   • be sure you have used proper citations for evidence you used
   • The PDF below is a suggested rubric for grading. Your teacher may decide to edit these requirements.

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