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Writing A Position Paper EAAPP

A position paper presents a writer's viewpoint on an issue and outlines arguments and a proposed course of action to persuade readers and potentially bring about social change. It includes an introduction defining the debatable issue and stating a thesis, body sections providing evidence to support main arguments and counter opposing views, and a conclusion restating the position and arguments and suggesting actions while ending powerfully. Writing an effective position paper requires choosing a current issue, conducting research, anticipating other positions, using credible sources, analyzing the audience, and employing logical, ethical, and emotional appeals.

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Writing A Position Paper EAAPP

A position paper presents a writer's viewpoint on an issue and outlines arguments and a proposed course of action to persuade readers and potentially bring about social change. It includes an introduction defining the debatable issue and stating a thesis, body sections providing evidence to support main arguments and counter opposing views, and a conclusion restating the position and arguments and suggesting actions while ending powerfully. Writing an effective position paper requires choosing a current issue, conducting research, anticipating other positions, using credible sources, analyzing the audience, and employing logical, ethical, and emotional appeals.

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WRITING A POSITION PAPER

WHAT IS A POSITION PAPER?

A 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;
by doing so, you are already taking part in a
larger debate.
Aside from this, you also have the power to
change the opinions and attitude of others when
you write a position paper. Because of this, a
position paper can be an essential tool in
bringing about societal change.
PARTS OF A POSITION PAPER
1. Introduction
 Start with an introduction which presents the issue while
grabbing the attention of readers.
 Define the issue and discuss its background.
 Provide a general statement of your position via your
thesis statement
2. Body
 State your main arguments.
 Provide sufficient evidence for each argument such as
statistics data, interviews with experts, and
testimonies.
 Provide counter arguments against the possible
weakness of your arguments.
3. Conclusion
 Restate your position and main arguments.
 Suggest a course of action.
 State what makes your position superior and more
acceptable.
 End with a powerful closing statement such as
quotation, a challenge, or a question.
GUIDELINES IN WRITING A POSITION PAPER

1. Choose an issue. When choosing one, keep the


following guidelines in mind.
 The issue should nr debatable – you won’t be
able to take a stand if the topic is not 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.
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.
5. Reflect on your position and identify its
weaknesses.
6. Cite valid and reliable sources to establish the
credibility of your arguments.
7. View the issue in a different perspective so you
can present a unique approach.
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.
11. Use an active voice as much as possible to achieve dynamic
and firm tone.
12. Arrange your evidence logically using inductive (specific to
general) or deductive (general to specific) approach.
13. Check your arguments for fallacies and eliminate them.
Fallacies or errors in arguments weaken your argument.
14. Use ethical, logical, and emotional appeal.
An ethical appeal relates to your credibility and
competence as a writer; a logical appeal refers to a
rational approach in developing an argument; an
emotional appeal uses arguments in a way that
evokes feelings.

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