WRITING A

POSITION PAPER
PRESENTED BY: AIYANA DONN A. TRES REYES
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the
students are expected to:

• define what a position paper is and its purposes;

• identify the various types of claims and the parts of

a position paper; and

• defend a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable

arguments supported by properly-cited evidences
How aware are you on the prevailing
issues in our society today?
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I N GYUL L B YCB RE
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P REN S S I ODE
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A K E F W S E N
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I C E D R O V
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NE I ROV MN T L AE N
I ES US S
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E S AM X S E
E G MR RA I A
How do you evaluate an information
before you take a stand on a specific
social issue?
 Position Paper

Another type of written academic

requirement, in which your viewpoint about
a controversy and thorough justification for
believing so is explained.
 Position Paper

To contribute any idea in the larger debate on

the issue, and can be achieved when you
state and support your opinion on an issue
and recommend a course of action.
The Goal of a Position Paper

“To convince your readers that your opinion

on the specific issue is valid, substantial, and
logical.”
Maimon, Peritz &
Yancey, 2005
A Position Paper should contain:

The issues should be defined very clearly,

with background thoroughly established.
Do not forget to state your position on an
issue.
A Position Paper should contain:

 Various sentence/viewpoints you’ve

gathered and read should be discussed.
Take note of the strengths and
weaknesses.
A Position Paper should contain:

 Focus on the position your first asserted.

Analyze its strengths and weaknesses as
well as its relevance.
A Position Paper should contain:

 Explain also why you think this position

has the potential to be correct, and
anticipate possible criticisms of and
weaknesses in your argument by providing
your counterarguments ahead.
A Position Paper should contain:

 Provide reasons why your position and/or

suggested course of action is the best
possible one for all those who are involved.
How do you seek fairness in
choosing a position?
 REMEMBER!

You need to be very clear about your claim

and be very thorough with your evidences to
come up with a strong argument.
“But those who do what is right come
to the light, so others can see that they
are doing what God wants.”
- John 3:21