2. OBJECTIVES:
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determine if the given article is a position paper;
A.
b.
c.
develop skill in writing a position paper; and
writes various kinds of a position paper with the current issues happening in our
society, the three elements should be visible.
6. -a common type of academic
argument writing assignment.
-It is written after reading
about and discussing a
particular controversial issue.
7. It is an essay that expresses a position about
an issue. It gives arguments that support the
opinion of the writer based on facts collected.
Its goal is to convince an audience that the
opinion raised underwent thorough investigation
and data collection and that it is therefore valid.
8. The main purpose of a position paper
is to generate support on an issue.
It describes the author’s position on an
issue and the rational for that position and,
in the same way that a research paper
incorporates supportive evidence.
9. Supporting evidence includes the following:
Factual Knowledge
01 Valid and based on facts
02 Statistical Inferences
03 Informed Opinion
04 Personal Testimony
Interpretation
Expert or based from research
Personal experience
10. STEPS IN WRITING
Choose a
TOPIC for
your
paper
Conduct
RESEARC
H
CHALLENGE
your own
topic
Collect
Supporting
Evidence
Collect
Supporting
Evidence
Create an
Outline
11. Elements of the Position Paper
Introduction – identifies an issue that is being
discussed.
Body – illustrates the central argument.
Conclusion – restates the main points and provides
a call of action.
12. Introduction
- which identifies the issue that will be discussed
and states the author’s position on that issue. The
introduction to the topic requires providing basic
background information.
- sketch the large picture. This should be done in a
way which builds up to your thesis sentence and which
sets out the position you are going to argue. Do not
broach the main point of the opposition view just yet.
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13. Body
- this part illustrates the central argument which can be
presented through a brief description of the argument. Details,
point of view, evidences are used to support the claim.
- It can be divided into these sections namely: background
information, evidence supporting the author’s position, and a
discussion which addresses and refutes arguments that present
both sides of the issue.
- The body of the paper is for unpacking and expanding the
topic and your position. Use facts, statistics and quotations to
frame the issue and its significance to the reader.
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14. Conclusion
-restating the key points and, where applicable, suggesting
resolutions to the issue.
- When concluding a position paper, you must end
strongly. Restate key points which you feel are most
pertinent and persuasive. If it is applicable, desirable or
possible, you could also propose how you would resolve
the issue.
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15. Position papers are utilized to
present an issue and to generate a
support on the issue. Therefore,
gathering factual information to support
your argument would be very essential.
English 12 Quarter 2- Module 3, English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Department of Education-
Northern Mindanao.pages 3-4
21. Write a position paper with the
current issues happening in our
society, three elements should be
visible.
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22. Affirmative and Negative Group will research an article
about the TOPIC: SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOULD BE
REQUIRED
In preparation for the formal debate next meeting.
23. CRÉDITOS: Esta plantilla para presentaciones es una creación de Slidesgo,
e incluye iconos de Flaticon e infografías e imágenes de Freepik
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Thank you
Editor's Notes
Viewpoint- a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated
Issue- an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
It is a speech that tells the other delegates your countries stance on an issue and what they hope to achieve.
Viewpoint- a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated
Issue- an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Viewpoint- a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated
Issue- an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Essay - an analytic, interpretative, or critical literary composition usually much shorter and less systematic and formal than a dissertation or thesis and usually dealing with its subject from a limited and often personal point of view.
Factual Knowledge - Information that is verifiable and agreed upon by almost everyone.
Statistical Inferences - Interpretation and examples of an accumulation of facts.
Informed Opinion - Opinion developed through research and/or expertise of the claim.
Personal Testimony - Personal experience related by a knowledgeable party
Broach – raise or bring up the issue.
State your position if you are in favor or not n favor, agree or disagree
Refutes - prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
Summary of main concepts
First, discuss the issue before you can generate or write a position paper.
Convince the reader that you have critically read the text or analyzed the issue.
Express your thoughts concisely and clearly
Divide the group into three.
Affirmative
Negative
Judges
