EAPP QUARTER 2

Writing a
Position
Paper
GENLYN N. RONQUILLO
OBJECTIVES

1. Defining a position paper

2. Identifying situations for position
paper writing
3. Gathering and analyzing
arguments
4. Defending a stand on an issue
5. Writing various kinds of position
paper.
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talk to
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should be
treated as
real women
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ensures success in life
 what is a
position paper?

An essay that presents an opinion and make a claim

about an issue.
A stand supported by arguments and evidences.
 LOGICAL THINKING

The process of using a

rational, systematic series of
steps based on a sound
Mathematical procedures
and give statements to
arrive at a conclusion.
A

1. observe
2. Analyze a phenomenon,
reactions and feedback
3. Draw conclusion based on
inputs.
4. Justify strategies, actions,
and decisions based on facts
gathered.
 Objective Expression
Expressing or dealing with facts or condition
as perceived without:
1. Distortion
2. Personal feelings
3. Prejudices
4. Interpretations
Balance Assignments

1. The use of Language

Shifting from opposing argument to supporting
argument
Expressing both the arguments and counter-
arguments
TIPS FOR WRITING A
GOOD POSITION PAPER

1 Use simple language

2
Give each separate idea its
own paragraph
3
Make sure each of the
paragraph starts with a topic
sentence
4 Constantly proofread for
mistakes
5 Cite your sources
QUALITIES OF A CONVINCING
POSITION PAPER

1
Contains a clear proposition or
statements that can be defended

2
Assesses conflicting opinions or
opposing view on an issue

3
Take a firm stand on an issue
4 List arguments in an organized
manner to defend the stand

5
Presents factual evidence or
proofs to support the
argument
Your Catchy Description Here
IF YOU THINK YOU
CAN DO IT, YOU CAN
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU
CAN DO IT, YOU WILL
IF YOU TRUST YOU CAN DOIT,
YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE