Position Paper

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

• Explain what the source is saying
• Identify ideological perspective of the source
• why is the author saying what he’s saying, what values do the author support, what do they object
• thesis, link 3 body’s

Question 2

Body

Answer 2

Argument, Basis for argument
 evidence
Link to thesis

Point
Evidence
Explain
Link

Question 3

 conclusion

Answer 3

• Restate your thesis and supporting argument
•  Requote the source
• concluding statement

Question 4

Body Paragraph 2