Introduction
First paragraph. Begin your first paragraph with data that catches the reader’s attention. Include a couple of sentences that lead into a clearly identified issue before you state your position. Close your first paragraph with your thesis statement.
Remaining paragraphs. The remaining paragraphs of the introduction provide the reader of your position paper additional insight into the issue and the main concepts/ideas you plan to expand on in the body of the paper. Include at least four references in the introduction.
Body of Paper
Background information. Provide the reader background information that would support a discussion on the issue (i.e., information you could refer to as you develop each side of the selected issue). Each paragraph of background information should present one detailed main concept/idea. Include at least two references in the background information.
Present/explain your position. Restate the personal/professional position you stated in the first paragraph of the introduction and present information that would help the reader understand your position. Presented information should be in logical order and should only include information that is supported by evidence. Evidence for your position can be in the form of direct quotes from special educators/experts, statistical data, and significant dates/events. Each paragraph of your position section should present one detailed main concept/idea. Provide a summary paragraph that rephrases what was expressed in previous paragraphs before moving on to the counter-argument. Include at least 2 references that specifically support your position.
Present the counter-argument. Pick an argument points that someone against your position would most likely express. Present the counter-argument in logical order, present it clearly, and provide the evidence and reasoning behind the counter-argument. Evidence for the counter-argument can be in the form of direct quotes from special educators/experts, statistical data, and significant dates/events. Close the counter-argument section by presenting a resolution by explaining why the counter-argument does not/may not have merit and reaffirm your position on the issue; this is an opportunity for you to describe why your position is better. Each paragraph of the counter-argument section should present one detailed main concept/idea. Provide a summary paragraph after closing the counter-argument section that rephrases what was expressed in previous paragraphs before moving on to the conclusion. Include at least two references that specifically support the counter-argument.
Conclusion
First paragraph. Restate the thesis statement, your position, and summarize the main points of the position paper.
Second paragraph. Provide suggested course of actions and possible solutions.
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