How to Create Position Statements
A position statement is like a thesis or goal. It describes one side of an arguable
viewpoint.
Topic:
school uniforms
Arguable
Viewpoints:
for/against school uniforms
for/against a stricter dress code
against any dress code
To write a position statement, gather a list of reasons to support a particular
viewpoint.
Viewpoint:
for school uniforms
Supporting
Reasons:
ensures equality
saves money
helps schools
Viewpoint:
against school uniforms
Supporting
Reasons:
eliminates free expression
causes teachers to waste time
are too expensive to buy and maintain
Next, write a sentence or two that pulls all the information together and makes your
stance clear to the audience.
Examples:
A uniform policy will ensure true equality in schools, save
families money, and help schools identify visitors
easily.
Uniforms would cause more problems in a school than they
would solve. They eliminate free expression, cause teachers
to waste time, and are too expensive.
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