The general purpose of a position paper is to create support for one side of an often controversial issue. Such a paper should be based on an accurate pro and con analysis and should be backed by solid scholarly sources. This week, you are required to write a position paper that supports either the proliferation of coal or solar generated electricity in the United States. Your page paper should contain all of the following sections and address the information below:
Introduction
Identify the issue (coal versus solar) and provide a brief background of the difference.
Provide a thesis statement that clearly details your position.
Evaluation of issue
Provide a fair discussion of the pros and cons of both coal and solar.
Provide supporting evidence that consists of scholarly resources that back your factual claims.
Position
Based on your pros and cons, choose a position (coal or solar).
Detail why you chose your position and attempt to convince others that this is the correct choice.
Recommend some possible alternative fuels other than coal or solar that might be utilized for electricity production and weigh their costs and benefits.
Conclusion
Sum up your position and reiterate your recommendations.
There is no right or wrong position as long as you provide an argument that is supported by scholarly sources and shows a clear use of critical thinking.