{"id":4808,"date":"2017-05-10T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=4808"},"modified":"2020-09-21T09:31:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T16:31:46","slug":"this-position-paper-outline-will-help-you-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/this-position-paper-outline-will-help-you-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"This Position Paper Outline Will Help You Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Given the choice between going to the dentist for a root canal and writing an outline for a position paper, I\u2019d guess there are at least of few of you who would choose the root canal\u2014simply because you hate outlining that much.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, that\u2019s probably an exaggeration. Writing an outline can\u2019t be <i>that<\/i> painful, can it? Trust me, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n<p>Outlining can actually save you time and plenty of frustration and pain. So let\u2019s create a position paper outline to help you get started.<\/p>\n<h2>The Position Paper: A Micro Definition<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5351 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dictionary.jpg\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The goal of a position paper is to convince your audience that your argument is valid.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t confuse the position paper with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/opinion-essay-everything-need-know-make-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">opinion essay<\/a>. The opinion essay is a little bit like a position paper because it takes a stance on a subject, but an opinion essay is just that: your opinion.<\/p>\n<p>A position essay, on the other hand, is <i>not <\/i>simply your opinion. It <b>supports<\/b> an argument and uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/3-types-of-essay-support-that-prove-you-know-your-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">evidence from sources<\/a> to validate your position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+position+paper+isn%27t+just+your+opinion.+It+supports+an+argument+and+uses+evidence+to+back+it+up.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/this-position-paper-outline-will-help-you-get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\">A position paper isn&#8217;t just your opinion. It supports an argument and uses evidence to back it up.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+position+paper+isn%27t+just+your+opinion.+It+supports+an+argument+and+uses+evidence+to+back+it+up.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/this-position-paper-outline-will-help-you-get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Okay, with those quick points in mind, let\u2019s get to work.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Write a Position Paper Outline<\/h2>\n<p>Like most standard essays, the position paper needs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a strong introduction<\/a>, well-formed body paragraphs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-conclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a good conclusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That means we need to get those basic components into an outline. For my sample outline, I\u2019m going to use the topic of textbooks and tablets. First I need to take my stance:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>My position is tablets should replace traditional textbooks in the classroom.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ready to dive into the outline?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3.png\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5355 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3-300x200.png 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ready3.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>In a position paper, the introduction has two primary goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To identify the issue. (This is the focus of your paper.)<\/li>\n<li>To state your assertion. (This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thesis statement<\/a> of your paper.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start your introduction <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/what-is-a-hook-sentence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">with a clever hook<\/a>\u2014you know, something that\u2019s going to grab a reader\u2019s attention. These first few lines of your essay will not only identify the subject of your paper, but they\u2019ll also make your readers want to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Your introduction should end with a solid thesis statement that expresses your position on the topic.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you\u2019re writing a research-based <i>position. <\/i>That means&nbsp;you\u2019ll likely be writing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/third-person-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">third-person<\/a>. (You\u2019re not writing your <i>opinion,&nbsp;<\/i>which will usually be written in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/use-first-person-writing-essays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first-person<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4972\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4972 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20332%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20332%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling.jpg 1280w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Position-paper-IPad_2_screen_demonstration_at_unveiling-300x199.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cApple iPad 2 event\u201d by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/blakespot\/5506584384\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Patterson<\/a>,&nbsp;Flickr.com (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what a brief introduction to a position paper might look like:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>\u201cStudents who used an interactive, digital version of an Algebra 1 textbook for Apple&#8217;s iPad in California&#8217;s Riverside Unified School District in 2012 scored 20 percent higher on standardized tests versus students who learned with print textbooks\u201d (mobiledia.com). With the ever-increasing pressures of standardized testing, and with the need for students to compete in a global economy, students need every edge they can get. Using tablets instead of textbooks can give students the advantage they need. Yet this small increase in test scores is not the only advantage of replacing textbooks with tablets. Tablets are also less expensive than textbooks and are a lighter option for students.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This introduction opens with a quote to grab the reader\u2019s attention (the hook), introduces the topic, and ends with a thesis statement that states the position (that tablets should replace textbooks in the classroom).<\/p>\n<h3>Body paragraphs<\/h3>\n<p>The body section forms&nbsp;the core of your essay and will consist of&nbsp;at least three body paragraphs. Each paragraph will contain a main argument that will help clarify and support your position. In these paragraphs, you\u2019ll include evidence, such as quotes, statistics, and interviews that support each argument.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for help with finding evidence, read<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 5 Best Resources to Help with Writing a Research Paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The body section of the paper is also where you\u2019ll address the opposition. Examining the opposing viewpoint will strengthen your argument because you will be able to not only illustrate the counterargument, but also refute the claim and explain why your point of view is valid.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample outline for the body of my position paper: <\/b>Tablets should replace textbooks in the classroom<\/p>\n<h4>Argument 1: Tablets increase standardized test scores<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5365 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/test.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Evidence from sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cA research study, conducted in Auburn, Maine showed that kindergarten students using iPads scored much higher on literacy tests than students that didn\u2019t use the device\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.securedgenetworks.com\/blog\/8-Studies-Show-iPads-in-the-Classroom-Improve-Education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAmong the main findings were that fractions knowledge increased an average of 15%, and participants gained confidence in their fractions ability and reported liking fractions more after playing the game [on an iPad]\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/gamedesk.org\/project\/motion-math-in-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamedesk.org\/project\/motion-math-in-class<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Argument 2: Tablets cost 50%-60% less than textbooks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Evidence from sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>&#8220;Discovery&#8217;s lessons &#8211; branded &#8216;Techbooks&#8217; that run on laptops, desktops, iPads or other tablets &#8211; run between $38 and $55 per student for a six-year subscription. The average traditional textbook is $70 per student\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/schools-shift-from-textbooks-to-tablets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schools shift from textbooks to tablets<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAccording to the FCC, the U.S. spends about $7 billion per year on textbooks, but many of them are seven to ten years out of date. Advocates believe using tablets instead will save money and improve learning&#8221; (<a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2012\/10\/05\/tablets-vs-textbooks\/#sn3I8OPCukq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Future of Education: Tablets vs. Textbooks<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Argument 3: Tablets are lighter than textbooks<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Evidence from sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201cBenefits of students using tablets instead of textbooks are that they\u2019re lighter than print textbooks, can hold hundreds of books in one place, have the ability to expand memory to hold even more information, and are cheaper than textbooks\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/neatoday.org\/2013\/07\/31\/as-more-schools-embrace-tablets-do-textbooks-have-a-fighting-chance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">As More Schools Embrace Tablets, Do Textbooks Have a Fighting Chance?<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBetween studying, homework and extracurricular activities, going back to school may make kids feel like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders. And sometimes, they literally do. After you pile a lunch, school supplies, binders and textbooks\u2014which typically weigh 3.5 lbs each\u2014into your child\u2019s backpack, the load he or she is lugging around could be huge &#8230; and potentially dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries every year\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2014\/08\/27\/what-heavy-backpacks-are-doing-to-kids-bodies-_n_5700485.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dangers Of Heavy Backpacks \u2014 And How Kids Can Wear Them Safely<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Counterargument:&nbsp;Tablets cause too many distractions in the classroom<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5364 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/counter.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Evidence from source:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u201c&#8230;a consistent finding across several studies was that the iPad could potentially be a distraction as it is associated more with entertainment then [sic] education. The ability to connect to the Internet is another big potential source of temptation away from the learning job in hand. Multitasking is highly prevalent with screen technology, and evidence is clear that multitasking during study or learning hinders academic performance\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/mind-change\/201510\/five-reasons-ipads-should-not-be-in-classrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Five Reasons iPads Should NOT Be In Classrooms<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Evidence from source(s) to refute opposing view:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>There\u2019s a reason that students are so often distracted by their digital devices: they\u2019re interesting. But who\u2019s to say learning outside the device can\u2019t be just as compelling? Engage students with projects that challenge them and give them creative autonomy\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.edudemic.com\/7-ways-deal-digital-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Ways to Deal With Digital Distractions in Class<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck on Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Check out thousands of example essays.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/blog-landing-essay\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">THE TAKEAWAY:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/b><b>Before you start drafting your position paper, you should have the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least three solid arguments to support your position, with at least two pieces of evidence to support each of these arguments.<\/li>\n<li>At least one counterargument, with at least one piece of evidence to support the opposing view.<\/li>\n<li>At least one piece of evidence to refute the counterargument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The concluding paragraph(s) will re-emphasize the key arguments of the paper. You don\u2019t want to simply repeat the key ideas, and you don\u2019t want to reword the introduction. Instead, <i>you want to stress the importance of your ideas<\/i>. You may even want to suggest possible solutions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a sample conclusion:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><i>Ultimately, using tablets over textbooks is a smart strategy for schools. Even though tablets can become a distraction, they also have the potential to increase standardized tests scores, save schools money, and relieve students of the burdens of heavy backpacks. With so many advantages, tablets should replace textbooks in the classroom.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This conclusion provides a brief overview of the paper\u2019s key points and a statement to again emphasize the position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5363 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20336%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20336%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end-300x202.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/end.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Okay, so it&#8217;s not <em>quite&nbsp;<\/em>the end of this post. It&#8217;s just the end of the flushed-out example. Ready to tackle your own?&nbsp;Here&#8217;s the outline structure I used above in bare bones form. Use this as a guide for your own position paper outline:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>Hook<\/li>\n<li>Identify the issue<\/li>\n<li>State your&nbsp;position<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body Paragraphs<\/strong>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>Argument #1\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li>First piece of evidence<\/li>\n<li>Second piece of evidence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Argument #2\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li>First piece of evidence<\/li>\n<li>Second piece of evidence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Argument #3\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li>First piece of evidence<\/li>\n<li>Second piece of evidence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Counterargument\n<ol type=\"i\">\n<li>Evidence from source(s)<\/li>\n<li>Evidence from source(s) to refute opposing view<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>\n<ol type=\"A\">\n<li>Overview of the paper\u2019s key points<\/li>\n<li>Statement to emphasize the position<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you need to add extra levels to your position paper outline (for whatever reason), make sure to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/544\/01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these simple rules for outlining<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>More Help? Yes, Please.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4971\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4971 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"position paper outline\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog.jpg 1000w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/position-paper-dog-300x300.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cWassup?\u201d by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/47000103@N05\/8161295976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TC Morgan<\/a>,&nbsp;Flickr.com (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before I turn you loose and send you off to write your position paper outline, check out these additional resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-position-paper-that-takes-a-strong-stance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write a Position Paper That Takes a Strong Stance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/2-position-paper-examples-stand-something\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 Position Paper Examples That Stand for Something (with annotations)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/16-position-paper-topics-that-pick-a-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">16 Position Paper Topics That Pick a Side<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kibin editors are also amazing resources, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">let us help by providing feedback<\/a> on your outline or your final paper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given the choice between going to the dentist for a root canal and writing an outline for a position paper, I\u2019d guess there are at least of few of you who would choose the root canal\u2014simply because you hate outlining that much. 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