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Reading and Writing Unit 2 Lesson 1

This document provides a guide on how to write a position paper, which argues a specific viewpoint on a controversial issue. It outlines steps such as selecting a topic, conducting research, formulating a thesis statement, and organizing the paper's structure. The document also includes an exercise related to the Anti-Dynasty Bill to practice writing a position paper.

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Reading and Writing Unit 2 Lesson 1

This document provides a guide on how to write a position paper, which argues a specific viewpoint on a controversial issue. It outlines steps such as selecting a topic, conducting research, formulating a thesis statement, and organizing the paper's structure. The document also includes an exercise related to the Anti-Dynasty Bill to practice writing a position paper.

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LESSON 1

Writing a
Position Paper
A position paper is also sometimes called a
point-of-view paper. Similar to a debate,
this type of paper takes one side of an
argument about a certain issue and
presents such argument in an organized
manner. The goal of writing a position
paper is to persuade the readers that you
have a well-founded knowledge in coming
up with your argument, and that your
opinion is valid and justifiable.
Think of a topic that interests you and
establish the arguability of such issue. As
you select your topic, ask yourself the
following questions: Is it a genuine issue
and controversy? Are there two distinct
positions in the issue? Is it current? Is the
scope of the topic narrow enough to tackle?

1.Select a topic.
Read the various sources such as
scholarly articles, newspapers,
statistics, government reports, books,
etc. Gather evidences to ensure that
your opinion is very well supported.
Also, examine the counterclaims of the
issue to build a strong foundation for
2.Do
your your
argument.
research.
A thesis is a brief statement that
asserts your claim or position about
an issue. Deciding which side to
take and writing down your thesis
statement will give direction to your
paper.

3.Formulate a thesis statement.


• Start with an outline. Think of an
introduction that will catch the
readers' interest.
• Make sure that you state your
thesis at the introduction so that
the readers know your position on
the issue right away.
4.Organize the structure of your
paper.
• Organize the body of your argument
and make sure that you explain the
details of your argument and sub-
arguments.
• Also, make sure that you support each
claim with evidence.
• Conclude by restating and asserting
your position.
4.Organize the structure of your
paper.
• Are you familiar with the Anti-Dynasty Bill being
proposed in Congress? Have you heard both sides of
this proposed bill? If you have not yet fully heard their
sides, make a research about the issues surrounding the
Anti-Dynasty Bill.
• Form groups of 5 members in each group. Discuss the
Anti-Dynasty Bill. Consolidate a group position about
this bill. Line-up your thoughts. What are your reasons
for your thesis?
• Write a position paper about the Anti-Dynasty Bill.

Exercise:

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