The document outlines the concept of a position paper or manifesto, emphasizing the importance of presenting one's viewpoint on specific issues through arguments and evidence. It defines key terms like 'stand,' 'argument,' and 'evidence,' and highlights that the purpose of such papers is to engage in broader debates. Topics for position papers can range across various fields including political, artistic, scientific, educational, professional, and technology.

1. WHAT IS YOUR
STAND/
POSITION ?

7. UNLOCKING
TERMS

8. Issue –
•refers to the important
topic or problem
discussed in the paper

9. Argument –
•refers to the set of
reasons given with the
aim of persuading
others

10. Evidence –
•refers to the facts or
information indicating
whether a belief is true
or valid.

11. Claim or stand –
•refers to a demand or
request for something
considered one’s due.

12. POSITION PAPER /
MANIFESTO

13. position paper
•presents the writer’s stand or
viewpoint on a particular issue.
•Writing a position paper entails
outlining arguments and
proposing the course of action.

14. Munro (2019) defines Manifesto
•as a document or letter publicly
declaring the position or
program of its issuer.
•It advances, but it a set of
ideas, opinions, or views can
also lay out a plan of action.

15. Munro (2019) defines Manifesto
•It is posted or distributed
to the public that
announces information
such as the motive,
reasoning, or demands of
a person or group.

16. Topics of position papers or
manifestoes are:
•political,
• artistic,
•scientific
•educational,
•professional,
and
•technology.

17. •The main objective of
writing a position paper is
to take part in a larger
debate by stating your
arguments and proposed
course of action.