Position paper

POSITION PAPER CHECKLIST

APPEARANCE

Is the position paper eye-catching? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is the “ask” the first thing you see? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is the positon paper colorful? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it easy to read? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Are the main points easy to identify? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

CONTENT

Is appropriate background information provided? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is there a summary of the bill? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it phrased to emphasize the people the bill will help? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is there a description of the problem? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it supported by relevant data? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Are there at least 3 strong arguments? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Are they actually arguments & not facts? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is each one supported by facts and/or data? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is the “ask” reiterated at the end? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is there an infographic? ___yes ___no

Is it easy to interpret? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it a suitable choice? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Did you provide your name & contact info? ___yes ___no

Is the information presented in a logical order? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Are sources cited where necessary? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Are the references in proper format? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is the tone appropriate for the audience? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is the paper free of grammar & spelling errors? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

OVERALL

Is the Positon Paper eye catching? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it informative? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

Is it persuasive? ___yes ___somewhat ___no

List the things to which you responded “somewhat” or “no.” Keep these in mind as you revise and improve your product.