Directions: Read thoroughly and understand very carefully the position paper in the next page, then on a separate sheet, copy and fill-out the given template that follows with the needed information from the position paper.
Title: The Great Global Warming Swindle
by S. Fred Singer
INTRODUCTION
1.) What is the topic?
2.) Did the writer provide background information of the topic and the issue? If YES, cite one line from the text; if NO, give your suggestion on what information should be given as the background information
3.) What is the thesis statement?
BODY
1.) What counterclaims were provided by the author? Cite at least two. If there’s none, give your suggestion on what counterclaims should be given to improve the text.
2.) What are the arguments of the author? What evidence is provided?
Argument 1:
Evidence:
Argument 2:
Evidence:
Argument 3:
Evidence:
CONCLUSIONS
1.) How did the author conclude his/her paper?
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