This is a power point presentation about Position Paper and its guidelines in writing.

1. Writing a…
Position Paper

2. Position Paper
 presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on
a particular issue.
 entails outlining arguments and proposing
the course of action.

3. Parts of a Position Paper:
A. Introduction
o Start with an introduction which presents the
issue while grabbing the attention of readers.
o Define the issue and discuss its background.
o Provide a general statement of your position
via your thesis statement.

4. Parts of a Position Paper:
B. Body
o State your main arguments.
o Provide sufficient evidence for each argument
such as statistical data, interviews with
experts, and testimonies.
o Provide counterarguments against the possible
weakness of your arguments.

5. Parts of a Position Paper:
C. Conclusion
o Restate your position and main arguments.
o Suggest a course of action.
o State what makes your position superior and
more acceptable.
o End with a powerful closing statement such as
a quotation, a challenge, or a question.

6. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
1. Choose an issue.
 The issue should be debatable.
 The issue should be current and relevant.
 The issue should be written in a question form
and answerable by yes or no.
 The issue should be narrow and manageable.

7. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
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.

8. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
5. Reflect on your position and identify its
weaknesses.
6. Cite valid and reliable sources t establish the
credibility of your arguments.
7. View the issue in a different perspective so
you can present a unique approach.

9. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
8. Limit your position paper to two pages.
9. Analyze your target readers and align your
arguments to their beliefs, needs, interests,
and motivations.
10. Summarize the other side’s counterarguments
and use various evidence and data to refute
them.

10. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
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
 Inductive approach entails a flow from
specific to general ideas.

11. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
 Deductive approach entails a flow from
general to specific ideas.
13. Check your argument for fallacies and
eliminate them.
14. Use ethical, logical, and emotional appeal.
 Ethical appeal relates to your credibility and
competence as a writer;

12. Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper:
 Logical appeal refers to a rational approach in
developing an argument; and
 Emotional appeal uses arguments in a way
that evokes feelings.