Position Paper Outline
Position Paper Outline Below is a generic sample outline for a position paper: I. Introduction A. Introduce the topic B. Get the readers’ attention by using a "hook." C. Provide background information on the topic D. Assert the thesis (your view of the issue) II. Counter Argument (It can be placed here or before the conclusion) A. Summarize the counterclaims B. Provide supporting information for counterclaims C. Refute the counterclaims D. Give evidence for argument III. First argument or reason to support your position: A. Topic sentence asserting point #1 of your claims 1. Give your educated and informed opinion 2. Provide support using reliable sources 3. Comment on evidence given 4. Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your idea
IV. Second argument or reason to support your position: A. Topic sentence asserting point #2 of your claims 1. Give your educated and informed opinion 2. Provide support using reliable sources 3. Comment on evidence given 4. Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your idea
V. Third argument or reason to support your position: A. Topic sentence asserting point #3 of your claims 1. Give your educated and informed opinion 2. Provide support using reliable sources 3. Comment on evidence given 4. Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your idea VI. Conclusion A. Summary of main points or reasons B. Restate your argument
IV. Second argument or reason to support your position: A. Topic sentence asserting point #2 of your claims 1. Give your educated and informed opinion 2. Provide support using reliable sources 3. Comment on evidence given 4. Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your idea
V. Third argument or reason to support your position: A. Topic sentence asserting point #3 of your claims 1. Give your educated and informed opinion 2. Provide support using reliable sources 3. Comment on evidence given 4. Write a concluding sentence to wrap up your idea VI. Conclusion A. Summary of main points or reasons B. Restate your argument