Introduce the topicb. Give background information regarding your topicc. Explain why you are taking the position you ared. Briefly offer evidence supporting your position (as needed)e. Assert your THESIS SENTENCEYour THESIS SENTENCE willa. Make a claim: It is a SHOULD statementb. Clearly state the purpose of your paperc. Provide a structure for your argumentPOSITIONThe POSITION section should:a. Tell the reader the reasons WHY you are taking the position you havechosenb. Include 2 to 4 position points and offer research supporting each positionpoint.b. Present the points and information in a logical orderc. Avoid including statements that lack obvious supportThe COUNTER POSITION section should:a. Tell the reader what obstacles/counterpoints there are to the THESIS, notthe position pointsb. Include at least 2 counterpoints and their rebuttalsa. (rebuttal=prove the counterpoint wrong or incorrect throughevidence)c. Provide research/support for each counterpointa. You will want to research opposing position papers and viewpointsd. Present rebuttals for the counterpointsa. Your rebuttals also need research that substantiates why thecounterpoints are invalidRECOMMENDATIONThe RECOMMENDATION section usually, but not always, should include the following:a. A brief restatement of your thesis and major points to remind the readerwhy your recommendation should be followed.b. A plan of action i.e. how it can be implemented; what an agency needs todo to get startedc. A policy recommendationThe REFERENCE section must:a. Use APA formatb. Be in alphabetical order and use the hanging indent tool or tab key toindent the second and subsequent linesc. Have every listing cited on the REFERENCE page be found in the body ofthe paper in the form of an in-text citationd. Do not list dictionaries
