here is an outline of the position paper
Title
I. Introduction
a. The background/hook
b. The thesis statement (make sure you underline
II. Main idea of the 1st body paragraph
a. First support point of support
b. Second point of support
c. Third point of support (if needed)
III. Main idea of the 2nd body paragraph
a. First support point of support
b. Second point of support
c. Third point of support (if needed)
IV. Main idea of the 3rd body paragraph
a. First support point of support
b. Second point of support
c. Third point of support (if needed)
V. Conclusion
a. Review of the major categories of support
b. Restate the thesis (these are the reasons why)