Persuasive Position Response Paper
Persuasive Position Response Paper
In class you were assigned a particular speaker who presented a persuasive position. Utilizing your notes and their persuasive position brief, you will write a persuasive response countering their position. Your essay must address all three of their claims – but must also constitute three new claims for your opposing side.
The format of the paper is simple:
Students who do not present will not be given the opportunity to write a response. Keep in mind the persuasive position presentation is a signature assignment. Students who do not present will also not be allowed to take the final or earn extra credit.
See template below - download it and use it to help set up your essay.
In class you were assigned a particular speaker who presented a persuasive position. Utilizing your notes and their persuasive position brief, you will write a persuasive response countering their position. Your essay must address all three of their claims – but must also constitute three new claims for your opposing side.
The format of the paper is simple:
- Proposition as stated by the speaker
- Their three claims – and your responses to each of them (with research to support your response)
- Three claims on the opposing side of the position (with research to support your claims)
Students who do not present will not be given the opportunity to write a response. Keep in mind the persuasive position presentation is a signature assignment. Students who do not present will also not be allowed to take the final or earn extra credit.
See template below - download it and use it to help set up your essay.

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