CRITICAL APPROACH TO READING

CRITICAL THINKING AND ITS FEATURES, WRIITNG A POSITION PAPER

WEEK 9 DAY 17
 Objectives
Critical Approach to Reading

Define and Expound

A Critical Thinking.

B Create a Position Paper.

Identify the steps on writing a

C
Position Paper.
 Chivalry is dead?
Most people complain about men being
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ungentlemanly with their acts. Chivalry may be
dead, and so is courtesy. But men argue that
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women are supposed be looked at as their

equals, so why is there a need for gentlemanly
acts? What is your stand on this statement?
Position Paper
An essay or written
report that presents a The goal of a
person’s attitude, position paper is
opinion and to advocate for
intentions about a an issue and/or
particular issue. It is persuade
also known as point- readers in the
of-view paper. A validity of their
paper that takes a stand or opinion.
side of an argument.

Source: Sandagan, L. (2016). Reading and Writing Skills. Manila. JFS Publishing Services.
 4 Steps in Writing an
Effective Position Paper

I. Select a topic III. Formulate a

thesis statement

IV. Organize the

II. Do your research structure of your
paper
Source: Sandagan, L. (2016). Reading and Writing Skills. Manila. JFS Publishing Services.
Time for a debate
I will show photos or statements of
different issues. Analyze each photo
carefully because you will be asked to
group yourselves and debate about
that particular photo. Good luck and
have fun!
 Men
Women
Gender
Equality
Fair
Same
 War on Drugs
Is it the right thing to do?
Body
Shaming
In all
Genders
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Sexisms, Objectifying
& Stereotyping.
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Thank you
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