1. The following are essential in writing the position paper, except
a. Assert the thesis
b. Introduce the topic
c. Provide explanation but not the evidence
d. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
2. The following are asked to present a strong argument, except
a. Is this a lengthy issue?
b. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
C. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
d. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions? 3. Which argument would be a good topic for a position paper?
a. Stealing should be a crime.
b. Gambling should be legalized
c. Children should eat vegetables.
d. Clean air is beneficial to the env ronment.
4. You are writing a position paper which argues that the legislature should force companies to pay heftier fines when they pollute. Which option would work as evidence for a counter-argument? a. A study that shows companies pollute more wherever fines don't exist. b. A claim that if the legislature pas ses new fines, companies will move elsewhere. c. A news report on companies that have shut down in areas where environmentalist legislation has been enacted, d. All of the above. 5. You are writing a position paper which argues that countries should pass more stringent laws criminalizing the poaching of endangered animals. You cite the following fact about endangered animals: "As​