BROA 40183 Advanced Media and Information Literacy

FINAL REQUIREMENT

WHAT: Position Paper

A Position Paper is a common type of academic argument writing assignment. Typically, a

Position Paper is written after researching about and discussing a particular issue. It describes a
position on an issue and the rational for that position. The position paper is based on facts that
provide a solid foundation for your argument.

Step-by-Step Procedure – Guide from Xavier University

Link: https://www.xavier.edu/library/students/documents/position_paper.pdf

Additional Instructions:

1. Choose (1) one topic to discuss in your position paper.

a. Are you in favor of “nationalization” of telecommunication services in the

Philippines?
b. Do you agree that twitter should censor all pornographic materials posted on
their platform and mitigate the existence of “alter” and sex work?
c. Do you agree that Manny Villar’s media company (AMBS) should be given the
franchise to operate the past frequency used by ABS-CBN? What can you say
about this issue?
d. Do you agree that political posts should be fact-checked by the public itself and
independent fact checkers in the Philippines? Or there should be an organization
taking care of this work?
e. Do you agree that vloggers, bloggers, and other content creators should be
banned immediately after posting and uploading their contents on social media
platforms if they were proven guilty spreading misinformation and disinformation?

2. Format and number of pages

a. Number of pages – 2-3 (excluding references and front page if ever)
b. Arial 11
c. Spacing - 1.00
d. Margin 1 x 1
e. Paper Size (Letter 8.5 x 11)

3. Handwritten papers can be submitted. Just take a picture of it and send to the link
provided. Number of pages should be 2-3 (Long yellow paper)

4. Make sure to read the instructions and upload your work in this google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bqjYpC8RXucCWoP9CICHFAYWTLNJoCBezImJNRZy-Jc

5. Deadline of submission is until February 19, 2022 – 11:59pm.

Name:
C/Y/Sec:
Course: BROA 40183 Advanced Media and Information Literacy

Issue

Position (one or two sentences only)

“Title (if applicable)”

Introduction

• Identification of the issue

• Brief background of the issue
• Statement of the position

Body

• Background information (more detailed background)

• Key arguments (no limits)
• Supporting evidences or facts
• A discussion of both sides of the issues

Conclusion

• Suggested courses of action

• Possible solutions
• Future prospects regarding the issue

References (APA Style 7th Edition or 6th Edition) - separate page

https://apastyle.apa.org/