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    POSITION

    PAPER
    MARILOU A. ESCALONA
    EAPP Teacher
    ANSELMO A. SANDOVAL MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
    •Are you in favor on
    the system used by
    the government in
    war on drugs?
    •Are you in favor on
    the transgender?
    Is social media
    good or bad?
    POSITION
    PAPER
    POSITION PAPER
    presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint
    on a particular issue
    It entails outlining arguments and
    proposing the course of action
    Credible evidence needs to be
    presented
    It has the power to change the opinions
    and attitude of others
     tool in bringing about societal change
    ESSENTIAL PARTS OF
    POSITION PAPER
    Issue
    Argumentative thesis
    The Claims
    Evidence
    ISSUE
    The central concept up for
    contention
    Would have supporters for both
    negative and positive sides & the
    author chooses one for the
    position paper.
    EXAMPLE
     Topic: Dress Code
    Issue: Implementing a dress code in
    school
     Topic is broad & can be explored from
    different perspective.
    Issue compels readers to take a stand
    TOPIC ISSUE

    1. Recyclable bags
    2. Tablets and cell
    phones
    TOPIC ISSUE
    3. Freedom of
    information
    4. Local tourism
    ARGUMENTATIVE THESIS
    An issue is developed into an
    argumentative thesis that states the
    stand of the author on the issue.
    Example:
    The establishment of condominiums
    near universities should be prohibited
    because of the risks it poses to public
    safety & the environment.
    CLAIMS
    These are statements that
    support the author’s stand.
    In the previous ex. the author
    cites risks to public safety & the
    environment as points that
    strengthen his/her stand.
    EVIDENCE
    These are proofs to strengthen the
    author’s claims.
    1. Evidence from surveys, library
    research,& experiments
    2. Evidence from informant
    interviews
    3. Evidence from expert interviews
    Directions: Given the issue, stand and
    claims, write a thesis statement.
    Example:
    Issue: Cycling to commute to work or
    school
    Stand: In favor
    Claims: Health benefits, saves money,
    environment friendly
    Thesis statement: Cycling as a mode of
    transport should be promoted since it
    Example:
    Issue: Cycling to commute to work or
    school
    Stand: In favor
    Claims: Health benefits, saves money,
    environment friendly
    Thesis statement: Cycling as a mode of
    transport should be promoted since it has
    several health benefits. It can save non-
    renewable resources & can be financially
    Directions: Given the issue,
    stand and claims, write a
    thesis statement
    1. Issue: Political dynasties
    Stand: Against
    Claims: Monopolized power in
    public office, possibility of
    corruption, crowding of
    democratic choices
    Thesis statement:
    2. Issue: Use of social media Web
    sites in school
    Stand: In favor
    Claims: Speed in spreading news/
    announcements, possible venue to
    air concerns, classroom applications
    Thesis statement:
    Parts of a Position
    Paper
    1. Introduction
    •Start with an introduction which presents
    the issue while grabbing the attention of
    readers.
    •Define the issue and discuss its
    background.
    •Provide a general statement of your
    position via your thesis statement.
    2.
    BODY
    2.
    e
    11•

    • State your arguments


    • Provide sufficient evidence for each
    I•

    argumentsuch as statistical data,


    interviews with experts and
    testimonies.
    • Providecounterarguments/
    counterclaims against the possible
    weaknesses of your arguments.
    3. Conclusion
    Restate your position and main
    arguments.
    Suggest a course of action.
    State what makes your position
    superior and more acceptable.
    End with a powerful closing
    statement such as a quotation, a challenge,
    or a question.
    Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper
    •1. Choose an issue. When choosing one,
    • keep the following guidelines in mind.
    The issue should be debatable—you
    won't be able to take a stand if the
    topic is not debatable
    relevant.
    The issue should be current and
    The issue should be answerable by yes
    or
    no; agree or disagree; favor or in favor.
    The issue should be narrow and
    manageable.
    2. Begin the writing process by conducting an in
    -depth research on the issue.
    3. Make sure to define unfamiliar terms when
    you first mention them. •
    4. Be aware of the various positions about the
    issue and explain and analyze them
    objectively.
    5. Reflect on your position and identify
    its weaknesses.
    6. Cite valid and reliable sources to establish the
    credibility of your arguments.
    7. View the issue in a different perspective
    so you can present a unique app roach.
    8. Limit your position paper to two pages.
    9. Analyze your target readers and align
    your arguments to the beliefs, needs,
    interests and motivations
    1 0 . S u m m a r i z e t h e o t h e r s i d e ’s
    c o u n t e r a rg u m e n t s a n d u s e
    various evidence and data to refute
    them.
    11. Use an active voice as much as possible
    to achieve a dynamic and firm tone.
    12. Arrange your evidence logically using an
    inductive or deductive approach.
    In an inductive approach, you discuss specific
    information first, and then look for patterns to
    create a general conclusion. In essence, an
    inductive approach entails a flow from specific to
    general ideas.
    In a deductive approach, you take something
    general and then branch out and think of specific
    things that could apply to it. Basically, this is a type
    of reasoning where the flow of discussion starts with
    a general theory and moves to a specific
    hypothesis.
    13. Check your argument
    for fallacies and eliminate
    them. Fallacies, or errors in
    reasoning, weaken your
    argument
    14. Use ethical, logical, and
    emotional appeal. An ethical appeal
    relates to your credibility and
    competence as a writer; a logical
    appeal refers to a rational approach
    in developing an argument; while an
    emotional appeal uses arguments in
    a way that evokes feelings.
    THANKS EVERYONE
    FOR THE LIVELY &
    SPIRITED
    PARTICIPATION

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