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POSITION PAPER
• A Position Paper is a type of academic writing that
present ones stand or viewpoint on a particular
issue.

• To take part in a larger debate by standing your

argument and proposed course of action.

• A Position Paper also known as POINT OF VIEW

PAPER.
Purpose of the Position Paper
• To help you understand your nations views and
interest on the various issues that you will discuss
during the conference

• To generate support from the readers through

strong and valid assertions.

• To generate support on an issue.It describes a

position on an issue and the rational for that
position.
Parts of the Position Paper

1.INTRODUCTION
• Uses leads that grabs the attention of readers
• Defines the issue and provide a thorough
background
• Provides a general statement or the argument
thesis statement .
2.BODY

• Provide counterarguments against possible

weaknesses of your arguments
• State your main argument and provide
sufficient evidences
3.CONCLUSION

• Restate your position and main arguments

• Suggest a course of action

• Explain why your position is better than any other

position

• Ends with a powerful closing statement.

 ESSENTIAL PARTS OR ELEMENTS OF A POSITION
PAPER
1 . Issue
is developed into an argumentative thesis that states
the stand of the author on the issue.

Example :The declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao is

illegal because of the absence of a rebellion case.
2 . Claims
are statements that supports the authors
stand.

3 .Evidence
are proofs to strengthen the authors
claims .

• Evidence from surveys ,library research and

experiments.
• Evidence from interviews.
• Evidence from expert interviews.
CHOOSING AN ISSUE

1. The issue should be debatable.

2. The issue should be current and relevant.

3. The issue should be written in a question form and answered by yes

or no.

4. The issue should be specific and manageable.