URDANETA CITY GRADUATE

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Owned and operated by the City Government of Urdaneta

Philosophical / Psychological / Sociological / Dr. Alfredo F. Aquino

Anthropological Foundation of Education Professor
2nd Semester, AY 2020-2021

SUGGESTIVE OUTLINE OF A POSITION PAPER

I. Source of the Issue

Describe the general situation. State facts, figures information that will
illustrate the prevailing conditions.

II. Describe the background and deduce the specific issue which you will
discuss. State the issue in a question form.
The question shall be answerable by “Yes” or “No”
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III. State your position in the issue. State why you answered “Yes” or “No”.
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IV. State your assumptions and cite your theoretical and philosophical
sources to rationalize your position in the issue.
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V. Justify your position logically with leading statements, citing authorities

and sources. Follow a structure, outline of your discussion either logically
or chronologically or sequentially.

VI. State your generalization and recommendations.

VII. Present orally your paper to the class as scheduled. Submit your
computer-printed position paper in a A-4 size bond paper to the Professor
for checking and rating purposes on or before the end of the term.

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 VIII. Identify your position paper with the following cover:
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1. Title

Cite your preferred title based on your position.

Example:

Are we capable to fund and pursue critical government reforms in for the
21 century? “Yes” or “No”
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2. Submission Phrase

Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Course,

Subject Title_________________________________
Program____________________________________
University __________________________________

3. Your Name, Position and Date

By
Juan Dela Cruz
Student
2021

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