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Welcome to the position paper writing process! The position paper process includes pre-research, research, writing and critical thinking skills. The process begins with essential steps to help you select a topic wisely. You will need to follow the steps and the due dates that are outlined for you.
The process will be much easier if you complete each step thoroughly and on time. Keep all your work and the handouts throughout the entire process. It is essential that you acquire a binder to hold all of your position paper materials. You are to bring your materials to Social Studies daily.
You will receive a grade for the writing process and the paper. Below, is a list of possible topics you can focus on for the position paper. You are NOT limited to this list; however, prior approval of topics is needed from the teacher.
Topic Selection
Selecting a topic that interests you and want to know more about is essential! You will be spending six weeks on the process so being sure you enjoy the topic is important.
When selecting a topic ask yourself: o Am I really interested in this topic? o Did I discuss this topic with a parent/guardian? o Is this topic too easy or too hard? o Will I be able to find enough valid and reliable information on this topic? o Do I understand the topic? o Is this a reasonable topic for the amount of time allotted for the process? o Is my topic controversial? o Can I find information on differing viewpoints on my topic?
Suggested Topics
1. Should the U.S. forgive debts of third world countries?
2. Should the U.S. adopt a flat tax on income?
3. Should the U.S. government fund research for solar power?
4. Should the U.S. intervene in nations where genocide occurs?
5. Should smoking in all public places be banned?
6. Should the U.S. devote more of its resources to ending hunger at home?
7. Should the U.S. government support zero population growth?
8. Should school uniforms be required in public schools?
9. Should
The process will be much easier if you complete each step thoroughly and on time. Keep all your work and the handouts throughout the entire process. It is essential that you acquire a binder to hold all of your position paper materials. You are to bring your materials to Social Studies daily.
You will receive a grade for the writing process and the paper. Below, is a list of possible topics you can focus on for the position paper. You are NOT limited to this list; however, prior approval of topics is needed from the teacher.
Topic Selection
Selecting a topic that interests you and want to know more about is essential! You will be spending six weeks on the process so being sure you enjoy the topic is important.
When selecting a topic ask yourself: o Am I really interested in this topic? o Did I discuss this topic with a parent/guardian? o Is this topic too easy or too hard? o Will I be able to find enough valid and reliable information on this topic? o Do I understand the topic? o Is this a reasonable topic for the amount of time allotted for the process? o Is my topic controversial? o Can I find information on differing viewpoints on my topic?
Suggested Topics
1. Should the U.S. forgive debts of third world countries?
2. Should the U.S. adopt a flat tax on income?
3. Should the U.S. government fund research for solar power?
4. Should the U.S. intervene in nations where genocide occurs?
5. Should smoking in all public places be banned?
6. Should the U.S. devote more of its resources to ending hunger at home?
7. Should the U.S. government support zero population growth?
8. Should school uniforms be required in public schools?
9. Should