The document provides guidelines and objectives for writing a position paper. It defines a position paper as an essay that presents an opinion and makes a claim about an issue supported by arguments and evidence. It outlines the components of a good position paper, including taking a clear stand, assessing opposing views, organizing arguments to defend the stand, and presenting evidence to support the argument. The document also discusses introducing the topic, outlining counterarguments and addressing them, and restating the position in the conclusion.