Writing a Position Paper

Presents a convincing position paper based on properly cited

factual evidence CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-1 to 5
 Definition
Position paper…
1. presents an argument or stance
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off! 2. outlines the author’s position
on the issue and provides support
for that position with evidence
and reasoning.
 PARTS
1. The introduction presents the issue and the
author’s position on it.
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off! to support that position, by citing relevant
sources and research.
3. The conclusion summarizes the author’s
argument and emphasizes its importance.
 Types
1. Advocacy Position Paper:
Let’s kick it Presents an argument in support of
off! a particular issue, policy, or
proposal. It seeks to persuade the
reader to take a particular action or
adopt a particular perspective.
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2. Counter-Argument Position
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off! against a particular issue, policy, or
proposal. It seeks to convince the
reader to reject a particular
perspective or course of action.
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3. Problem-Solution Position
Let’s kick it Paper: Identifies a problem and
off! presents a solution to it. It seeks to
convince the reader that the
proposed solution is the best
course of action to address the
identified problem.
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4. Comparative Position Paper:
Compares and contrasts two or
more options, policies, or
Let’s kick it proposals. It seeks to convince the
off! reader that one option is better
than the others.
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5. Historical Position Paper:
Examines a historical event, policy,
or perspective and presents an
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6. Interpretive Position Paper:
Provides an interpretation or
analysis of a particular issue, policy,
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off! the reader to adopt a particular
perspective or understanding of
the topic.
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7. Policy Position Paper:
Outlines a specific policy proposal
and presents an argument in
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off! potential objections to the
proposal and offer solutions to
address those objections.
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8. Value Position Paper:
Argues for or against a particular
value or set of values. It seeks to
Let’s kick it convince the reader that a
off! particular value or set of values is
more important or better than
others.
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9. Predictive Position Paper:
Makes predictions about future
events or trends and presents an
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off! predictions are likely to come true.
It may also offer suggestions for
how to prepare for or respond to
those events or trends.
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10. Personal Position Paper:
Presents an individual’s personal
perspective or opinion on a
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off! personal experiences or beliefs to
support the argument.
 Format
1.Introduction:
Provides a brief overview of the
topic or issue being discussed. It
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off! background information on the
issue and state the purpose of the
position paper.
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2. Definition of the problem:
Describes the problem or issue that
the position paper addresses. It
Let’s kick it should explain the causes and
off! effects of the problem and provide
evidence to support the claims
made.
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3. Historical perspective:
Provides a historical perspective on
the issue or problem, outlining how
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off! previous attempts have been made
to address it.
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4. The organization’s stance:
Presents the organization’s stance
on the issue or problem. It should
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off! organization’s position and explain
the rationale behind it. This section
should also address any
counterarguments or alternative
perspectives.
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5. Proposed solutions:
Provides proposed solutions or
recommendations to address the
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off! how the proposed solutions align
with the organization’s stance and
provide evidence to support their
effectiveness.
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6. Conclusion:
Summarizes the organization’s
position on the issue or problem
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off! or recommendations. It should also
encourage further discussion and
action on the issue.
 Format
7. References:
Includes a list of references used to
support the claims made in the
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 Steps in writing a position
paper:
1. Choose your topic:
Let’s kick it Select a topic that you are
off! passionate about or have
knowledge of. It could be
related to social, economic,
environmental, political, or any
other issues.
 Steps in writing a position
paper:
2. Research:
Let’s kick it Conduct thorough research on
off! the topic to gather relevant
information and supporting
evidence. This could include
reading scholarly articles,
reports, books, and news
articles.
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paper:
3. Define your position:
Let’s kick it Once you have gathered
off! sufficient information, identify
the main arguments and
formulate your position.
Consider both the pros and
cons of the issue.
 Steps in writing a position
paper:
4. Write an introduction:
Let’s kick it Start your position paper with
off! a brief introduction that
provides some background
information on the topic and
highlights the key points that
you will discuss in the paper.
 Steps in writing a position
paper:
5. Present your arguments:
Let’s kick it In the body of your paper,
off! present your arguments in a
logical and coherent manner.
Each argument should be
supported by evidence from
your research.
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paper:
6. Address opposing views:
Let’s kick it Acknowledge and address the
off! opposing views on the issue.
Provide counterarguments that
refute these views and explain
why your position is more
valid.
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paper:
7. Conclusion:
Let’s kick it In the conclusion, summarize
off! your main points and reiterate
your position on the topic. You
can also suggest some
solutions or actions that can be
taken to address the issue.
 Steps in writing a position
paper:
8. Edit and proofread:
Let’s kick it Finally, edit and proofread your
off! position paper to ensure that it
is well-written, clear, and free
of errors.
Are you taking Contempt
it? /kəntem(p)t/
noun
1. the feeling that a person or a thing is
beneath consideration, worthless, or
deserving scorn.
 critical - expressing adverse or
disapproving comments or
judgments:
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it? “He was critical of many U.S. welfare
programs."
 reflective
/rəˈflektiv/
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it? adjective
1. providing a reflection
2. relating to a deep thought
 In My Father’s Tragedy, Carlos
Bulosan playfully masked his
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contempt of the cockfighter
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(sabungero) by making the story
appear hilarious.
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This approach to his subject required
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a delicate balance between wit and
humor.
 His afront of cockfighting (panabong)
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is really meant at exposing the ills
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gambling brought to the Filipino.
 Carlos Bulosan disapproval of the
sabungeros does not end with their
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affection to cockfighting, but also the
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rough character (far from civilized)
they are known for.
 They never used forks because the
prongs stuck between their teeth. They
always cut their lips and tongues with
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it? them. If the waiter was new and he put
the knives on the table, they looked at
each other furtively and slipped them
into their pockets.
 As the afficionados were often
fathers whose families carry the
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brunt of their pastimes such as in the
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feeding and caring (“Take good care of
it, son,” he said).
 In addition, it ate up on the family
resources too and become direct
competitors of family members
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it? the choicest rice. He took the soft-
boiled eggs from the plate of my sister
Marcela, who was sick with meningitis
that year).
 But perhaps what is most interesting
is how Bulosan showed the travesty
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it? story where “their victims” use the
very prized chicken to make fool of
the sabungero. Now, there, is
comedy in tragedy!
Workshop No. 2: Focus on Characters
1. Describe each character in the
story. Focus on authenticity of
characters as they are presented by
the writer.
2. Compare-contrast the characters
in the story
I. Introduction
A. introductory detail
B. introductory detail
C. thesis statement (if it appears here)
II. Body
A. support for thesis
1. example
2. example
B. support for thesis
1. example
2. example
C. support for thesis
1. example
2. example
III. Conclusion
A. concluding detail
B. concluding detail
C. thesis statement (if it appears here)
Write the direct answer to the question
In My Father’s Tragedy, Carlos Bulosan playfully masked his
contempt of the cockfighter (sabungero) by making the story appear
hilarious.

Write the body paragraph This approach to his subject required a delicate balance between
wit and humor. His afront of cockfighting (panabong) is really meant at
exposing the ills gambling brought to the Filipino. Carlos Bulosan
disapproval of the sabungeros does not end with their affection to
cockfighting, but also showed the rough character (far from civilized) they
are known for.
Provide the RENNS They never used forks because the prongs stuck between their teeth.
They always cut their lips and tongues with the knives, so they never asked for
them. If the waiter was new and he put the knives on the table, they looked at each
other furtively and slipped them into their pockets.
Use transitional devices
As the afficionados were often fathers whose families
carry the brunt of their pastimes such as in the feeding and
caring of the prized rooster(“Take good care of it, son,” he said).
In addition, it ate up on the family resources too, and become direct
competitors of family members to food that was already scarce.
(Father had commanded me to give it the choicest rice. He took the
soft-boiled eggs from the plate of my sister Marcela, who was sick
with meningitis that year).
But perhaps what is most interesting is how Bulosan
Write the concluding
paragraph showed the travesty of sabong towards the end of the story where
“their victims” use the very prized chicken to make fool of the
sabungero. Now, there, is comedy in tragedy!