Position Paper Assignment Template

Using your autoethnography as a content seed to develop a compelling position paper

Final Requirements: 6 pages (1,500 words), double-spaced | Strong position statement | Pyramidal structure | Source synthesis | Proper citations and Works Cited page | Audience: peers unfamiliar with your position

Step 1: Inquiry Question Development

Review pages 118-121 in your textbook to pose a strong inquiry question based on the equity issues from your autoethnography. Focus on power, privilege, or policy dynamics.

Autoethnography Connection

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Final Inquiry Question

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Step 2: Position Statement Development

Complete the steps on pages 122-124 to articulate and differentiate your position statement. This should directly answer your inquiry question.

Position Statement Development

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Final Position Statement

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Step 3: GAI Position Paper Drafting

Use a GAI platform with your autoethnography and position statement to produce a 1,500-word draft position paper following the prompt on page 125.
Important: After generating your AI draft below, you'll use the editing checklist to systematically revise it into your final paper.

GAI Prompt Used

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Your Position Paper Draft (AI Generated + Human Edited)

Instructions: 1. First, paste the AI-generated draft here 2. Then use the editing checklist below to revise this draft directly 3. When finished, this box will contain your final, human-edited position paper
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Step 4: Human Editing Checklist

Work through this checklist systematically, editing your draft above as you complete each step. Check off each item as you finish it.

Structural Revision (Pages 128-130)

Synthesis (Pages 131-134)

Authenticity & Human Expertise (Page 135)

Bookending (Page 136)

Editing for Specificity (Pages 137-138)

Citations & Sources (Chapters 9-10, Pages 207-235)

Final Polish

Final Reflection

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Remember: Your final paper should demonstrate significant human revision of the AI-generated draft. The goal is to maintain accountability, accuracy, authenticity, and human expertise while creating a compelling argument for your position.