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ENGACPROF Week 14 Position Paper

The document discusses what a position paper is and how to write one. A position paper outlines an author's stance on an issue and aims to convince readers through logical reasoning. It should define the problem, propose a solution, cite sources, and include an introduction, body with claims and evidence, and conclusion.

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ENGACPROF Week 14 Position Paper

The document discusses what a position paper is and how to write one. A position paper outlines an author's stance on an issue and aims to convince readers through logical reasoning. It should define the problem, propose a solution, cite sources, and include an introduction, body with claims and evidence, and conclusion.

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Position Paper

An essay that expounds a standpoint of an


author or specified entity about an issue.
Position papers range from the simplest format of a
letter to the editor through to the most complex
in the form of an academic position paper. Position
papers are also used by large organizations to make
public the official beliefs and recommendations of the
group.
Writing a position paper is just like participating in
a debate in which one has to present his stance
of an arguable opinion regarding an issue.
What is an argument?

an argument is used to convince readers through logic and


sound reasoning over a problem or an issue.
writing a position paper

✓ outline and organize his standpoint on the issue or problem


✓ formally inform others of his position as s jumpstart to build resolutions
✓ provide well-defined, logical, and unique methodology or approach in solving the
problem
✓ organize his discussion to define the framework of the scheme
✓ compose his credibility by illustrating a good command of the issue and profound

knowledge about it
✓ exhibit passion in expressing his arguments rather than in using his emotional
term
✓ be consistent in his position in the discussion
✓ credit his sources accurately
Developing and Supporting an Argument

A. Factual knowledge

B. Statistical inferences

C. Informed opinion
.
D. Personal testimony
Parts of a Position Paper
I. Introduction

A. Introduction of the Topic


B. Background of the Topic
C. Thesis Statement
II. Body

A. The Counterclaim

✓ Summary of the Counterclaim


✓ Supporting Information for the Counterclaim
✓ Refuting the Counterclaim
✓ Giving Evidence for the Argument
B. The Argument

✓ Assertion of Claim No. 1


a. Opinion
b. Support

✓ Assertion of Claim No. 2


a. Opinion
b. Support

✓ Assertion of Claim No. 3


a. Opinion
b. Support
III. Conclusion

✓ Restating of Argument
✓ Providing Plan of Action

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