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Writing the

Position Paper
Lesson 6
EAPP
AMRUrrete
Learning Objectives
After going through this module, you are
expected to:
1. Define what a position paper is.
2. Identify situation in which a position paper
may be effectively used in the present society.
3. Gather manifestos and analyze the arguments
used by the writers.
4. Defend a stand on an issue by presenting
reasonable arguments supported by properly
cited factual evidence.; and
5. Write various kinds of position paper
Activity 1
Rearrange
the letters
to form a
word
P R E N S
S I O D E
I N G Y U L L
B Y C B E R
N E I R O V M
N T L A E N I
S U E S S
T A G E N E E
Y C N G A N E
P R
E S A M X S E
E G M R R A I
A
What is a
position
paper?
Position Paper
1. A position paper is an essay
that expresses a position on
an issue.
2. It gives arguments that
support the opinion of the
writer based on the facts
collected.
Position Paper
1. Introduction
a. In this part you must
introduce the topic, and then
provide history or background
of the issue. You may also
describe the issue on-hand so
do your research.
Position Paper
1. Body
a. You must state the opposing
argument by briefly
describing them.
b. You may also include details
that support the opposing
claim.
Position Paper
1. Body
a. Then, after writing the counter
argument, now write your argument and
give your point of view.
b. Provide evidence that support your
claim. Now you state your second
argument followed by your third
argument. Make sure to provide details
that support the argument given.
Position Paper
1. Conclusion
a. Now, you can restate both
sides of the argument,
summarize the three arguments
made in your essay. Lastly,
provide a call for action.
Activity 1- Stating your claim
Do you agree or
disagree legalizing
same sex marriages in
our country? Why? Why
not?
Activity 2- Know your stand
Write a three- paragraph
essay stating your
position on the use of
social media, will you
consider it as a helpful
or not helpful?
What’s
the
latest?
ISSUES
Defending A Stand
On An Issue And
Writing A Position
Paper
Take Note!
To be able to defend your own stand on an
issue, you have to take note of the
following:
✓ Clearly identify the issue that you
believe is affecting you and your community.
You can have 2 or more issues.
✓ From the issues that you identified, take
on a side that you can defend.
✓ Given the issues that you chose, identify
other concepts or ideas that you
can associate with the issues.
To be able to defend your own stand on an issue,
you have to take note of the following:
✓ Formulate statements that will express your stand
towards the issues. These statements may convey the
message that the issues are having negative effects
on people and the community.
✓ Gather factual evidences to support your
arguments regarding the issue. This evidence may be
taken from official statement of the government
agencies, political leaders and academic
authorities.
✓ Make sure that your statements are strong enough
to convince or persuade your readers into action to
address the issue.
In writing a position paper, you should
take note of the following:
• Consider issue/topic that is truly
controversial at present and that it
is worth discussing.
• Knowing where you stand on a
particular issue is essential in
writing a position paper.
• Base your stand on what you can prove
on your evidence
Activity 3

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