Title: (Can be a summary of the position, or brief information about the topic)

Author: (Your name here)

Institution: (Strand + Upper High School + College of Saint Anthony)

Date: (Date today)

Abstract

What is the main issue or problem?

Briefly describe the central issue or problem that your paper addresses. What is the context, and why is it important?

What is your position or stance on the issue?

Clearly state your position regarding the issue. What is the specific stance or perspective you are arguing for in your paper?

Why is this position significant or necessary?

Provide a brief rationale for your position. Why is it important to take this stance on the issue? What are the potential
implications or consequences of not addressing it from this perspective?

What are the main arguments supporting your position?

Summarize the key arguments or evidence that support your stance. What are the main points that you use to convince your
readers?

What are the counterarguments, and how do you address them?

Mention any major counterarguments or opposing views. How does your paper address or refute these opposing viewpoints?

What are the conclusions or recommendations?

Briefly outline the conclusions you've drawn or the recommendations you're making based on your analysis and arguments.
What actions or considerations are you advocating for?

What is the broader significance of your paper?

Explain the broader implications of your position. How does your argument contribute to the field, discipline, or broader
societal issues?

1. Introduction

What is the issue at hand?

What specific problem or issue will you address? Providing a clear and concise description of the issue helps to ground your
reader and sets the context for your position.

Why is this issue important?

Why should your readers care about this issue? Highlighting the significance of the issue can help to grab your readers’
attention and demonstrate the relevance of your position paper.

What is your position or stance on the issue?

Clearly state your position on the issue. Your readers should understand your perspective from the outset, which helps to frame
the subsequent argumentation in your paper.

What are the main arguments that support your position?

Give a preview of the key arguments that you will use to support your stance. This doesn't have to be detailed but should give
the reader a clear idea of how you plan to support your position.

What are the main counterarguments, and how do you plan to address them?
Acknowledging that there are counterarguments to your position shows that you have a balanced understanding of the issue.
You don't need to delve into them in detail in the introduction but indicating that you will address them can add credibility to
your argument.

What is the goal of your position paper?

Are you trying to persuade, inform, or propose a solution? Clearly stating the purpose of your paper in the introduction can help
guide the reader through your argumentation.

What sources or types of evidence will you use to support your position?
While you don't need to cite sources in the introduction, indicating the kind of evidence (e.g., empirical data, case studies,
expert opinions) you will draw upon can help to establish the credibility of your forthcoming arguments.

How is your perspective unique or valuable?

If your position offers a new insight or a different approach to the issue, briefly highlighting this uniqueness can intrigue your
readers and set your paper apart from others.

2. Background
What are the key terms and concepts?
Define any technical terms, jargon, or important concepts that readers need to understand to follow your discussion.

What is the historical context?

Provide a brief history of the issue. How has it evolved over time? What are the key events or decisions that have shaped its
current state?

Who are the stakeholders?

Identify the main groups or individuals with a vested interest in the outcome of the issue. What are their positions or
perspectives?

What are the main arguments or positions?

Summarize the major arguments or positions on the issue. What are the main points of agreement and disagreement?

What evidence is typically cited?

Mention the types of evidence, data, or research that are often used to support the different positions on the issue.

What are the current trends or developments?

Highlight any recent changes, developments, or trends that are relevant to the issue. How might these affect the future of the
discussion?

What are the legal, ethical, social, economic, or environmental implications?

Depending on the issue, discuss its implications in various domains. How does it impact society, the economy, the environment,
etc.?

3. Argument

What is your position on this issue?

State your thesis or main argument succinctly. What stance are you taking, and what do you intend to prove?

Why is this position valid or important?

Provide the rationale behind your stance. Why should people care about this issue, and why is your position a beneficial or
correct one?

What evidence supports your position?

Present factual data, statistics, expert opinions, and relevant examples that bolster your argument. How does this evidence
directly support your thesis?

What are the main counterarguments, and how can you refute them?
Identify the strongest objections to your position. How can you counter these objections, and what evidence can you provide to
weaken or refute these opposing viewpoints?

What are the implications of your position?

Discuss the broader impact of adopting your stance. What changes might it bring about, and who would be affected?

How does your position align with ethical, moral, or societal values?
Explain how your argument reflects or upholds certain values. Does it promote fairness, justice, or another important principle?

Are there any exceptions or limitations to your position?

Acknowledge any nuances or complexities in your argument. Are there situations where your position might not hold, and how
do you address these exceptions?

How does your position compare with historical or current perspectives on the issue?
Place your argument within a broader context. Has public opinion shifted on this issue, and what can we learn from past debates
or experiences?

4. Case Studies

You can present relevant case studies to further enhance your position paper. Leave if not applicable.

5. Conclusion and Recommendations

What specific actions should be taken based on the conclusions drawn?

Propose clear, actionable steps that should be taken in response to the issues discussed.

Who should take these actions?

Identify the stakeholders or responsible parties (e.g., policymakers, communities, organizations) who should implement the
recommendations.
Why are these actions necessary?
Justify your recommendations by explaining how they address the issues or opportunities identified in your analysis.

What are the potential benefits of implementing these recommendations?

Highlight the positive outcomes or improvements that can be expected.

Are there any potential challenges or barriers to implementing these recommendations?

Discuss any foreseeable obstacles and suggest ways to overcome them.

How should the effectiveness of these recommendations be evaluated?

Propose criteria or methods for assessing the success of the recommended actions over time.

References

Cite your sources following APA 7th Edition Format.