Position Paper:
In this assignment, you will defend your view on an issue/trend/topic of your interest in college athletics
today. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, double-spaced, size 12 point font (APA guidelines). You
are expected to use and cite at least three sources in your paper to support your argument. Your argument
should be based on facts, and you should cite your sources accordingly.
Below are the sections you should include in your paper:
1. Overview of the Issue- what is the issue/topic? What do we know about the issue?
2. Importance/Relevance- why is this issue important? Why is it relevant now?
3. Your position- what do you think about the issue? Are you in support? Against? Why or why not?
4. Future directions- what do you think is the future of this issue? If you had a crystal ball, what do you think it would say about this issue in 5 years? Ten years?
Given the nature of this paper, it is acceptable to use the first person “I” in sections 3 and 4. Your paper is
due on Blackboard on the final exam day assigned to your section.