Medicines Policy and ethics – Position paper “More funding should be directed to developing medicines to help those with rare diseases

see attachment for detailed instructions. Medicines Policy and ethics – Position paper
“More funding should be directed to developing medicines to help those with rare diseases” Word count: 2500 words +/- 10%
Referencing format: Vancouver.
Task:
Write a position paper of the following thesis statement:
“More funding should be directed to developing medicines to help those with rare diseases”
Specify what your position is, put forward the strongest arguments for your position, and defend against the strongest arguments against your position.
Below is an example of how you may structure your paper. You are not required to keep to this format or the suggested word counts (as long as the total word count is within range). Please also see the marking rubric.
Abstract [~200 words]
Provide a summary of your paper, including your conclusion.
Introduction [~350 words]
 Provide background to the topic. Why is this an important issue to explore? Provide relevant context.
 Define your terms [e.g. what do you mean by continuing education, or coverage with evidence development? Use references to show how these terms have been defined].
 Give concrete examples of what you are talking about.
 State what you aim to do in this position paper [e.g. In this position paper, I will argue for the
importance of …. ]
Argument(s) supporting your position [~1000 words] [Give this section an appropriate title; don’t say “arguments supporting my position”]
 Develop your arguments in a logical and cohesive way. You can build upon the arguments you presented in your first assignment.
Defeat competing argument(s) [~800 words] [Again give this section an appropriate title]
 Identify one or two of the strongest argument/s against the position you have decided to defend. Describe the argument/s and give some justification for why these are the strongest arguments against your case.
 Explain why this/these counter-argument/s are not as strong as the arguments in support of your position.
Discussion/Conclusion [~150 words]
 Briefly describe state your position and summarise why you take this stance.
 Don’t provide new information in your Conclusion
References [Doesn’t count towards the word limit]
Support your argument with references and build on reasoning undertaken by other scholars. Reference your work consistently in line with an accepted referencing format – Use Vancouver.