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Position Paper 1

This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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123 views22 pages

Position Paper 1

This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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Position

Paper or
Manifesto
EAPP Teacher Russ
Objectives:
Define what a Position
Paper/Manifesto is
Identify the parts of a
Position Paper
What is a Position
Paper?
A kind of academic writing in
which the writer researches a
controversial issue and
writes a paper explaining
his/her stand or viewpoint
on it.
Position Paper
Describes a position on an
issue and the rationale for
that position

Position Paper
Purpose is to generate
support on an issue
Based on facts that provide a
solid foundation for an
argument
STEPS IN WRITING
Choose a TOPIC Conduct CHALLENGE
for your paper RESEARCH your own topic
Conduct research It is important to
Try to select a topic
even before moving anticipate questions
that is controversial
to the writing part from people that
in nature
would disagree

Creating an Collect
OUTLINE SUPPORTING
EVIDENCE
It is essential that Evidence that would
write an outline support your stand
before writing our
draft
Parts of a
Position Paper
Introduction

Introduce the issue, provide history or


background of the issue on hand.
Provide general statement of your
stand through a thesis statement.
Body
State your arguments on your
stand about the issue
Provide strong evidence (statistics,
interviews with experts,
testimonies)
Provide counterarguments against
possible weaknesses of your
arguments.
Conclusion
Restate your claim or stand
on the issue.
Suggest a course of action.
End with a powerful call for
action (quotation, challenge,
or question)
Assignment
Interview at least 3 residents in your
barangay. Ask them to enumerate 3
issues prevailing nowadays which
can be effectively addressed through
a position paper. For each issue,
analyze their arguments and their
proposed solutions. Use the
template below.
Thank You!
EAPP Teacher
Russ

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