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    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper, which expresses a position on a contested issue. It should state your position clearly and support it with evidence from authoritative sources and facts. The body should examine both sides of the issue and present ideas supported by evidence from primary sources, statistics, or experts. It should conclude by reinforcing your position and suggesting courses of action. When choosing a topic, select an issue with differing opinions that can be argued factually. Research the issue thoroughly before writing.

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    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper, which expresses a position on a contested issue. It should state your position clearly and support it with evidence from authoritative sources and facts. The body should examine both sides of the issue and present ideas supported by evidence from primary sources, statistics, or experts. It should conclude by reinforcing your position and suggesting courses of action. When choosing a topic, select an issue with differing opinions that can be argued factually. Research the issue thoroughly before writing.

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    The document provides guidance on writing a position paper, which expresses a position on a contested issue. It should state your position clearly and support it with evidence from authoritative sources and facts. The body should examine both sides of the issue and present ideas supported by evidence from primary sources, statistics, or experts. It should conclude by reinforcing your position and suggesting courses of action. When choosing a topic, select an issue with differing opinions that can be argued factually. Research the issue thoroughly before writing.

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    Writing a

    position paper
    Position paper

     Position paper is an essay or report which expresses a


    position, conclusion, or recommendation concerning a
    contested issue or undecided question.
     The purpose of position paper is to generate a support on
    an issue.
     It describes a position on an issue and the rational for that
    position
     It is based on facts that provides a solid foundation for
    your arguments.
    Techniques on
    writing a position
    paper
    Writing a position paper

     You should use evidence to support your position, such as


    statistical evidence or dates and events.
     Validate your position with authoritative reference or primary
    source quotation
     Examine the strength and weaknesses of your position
     Evaluate possible position and suggest course of action
    Writing a position paper

     Choose an issue where there is a clear division of opinion and


    which is arguable with facts and inductive reasoning. You may
    choose an issue on which you have already formed an opinion.
    However, in writing about this issue you must examine your
    opinion of the issue critically. Prior to writing your position paper,
    define and limit your issue carefully. Social issues are complex
    with multiple solutions. Narrow the topic of your position paper to
    something that is manageable. Research your issue thoroughly,
    consulting experts and obtaining primary documents. Consider
    feasibility, cost-effectiveness and political/social climate when
    evaluating possible solutions and courses of action.
    Writing a position paper
     Introduction
    The Introduction should clearly identify the issue and state the
    author's position. It should be written in a way that catches readers
    attention.
     Body
    The Body of the position paper may contain several paragraphs.Each
    paragraph should present an idea or main concept that clarifies a portion
    of the position statement and is supported by evidence or facts. Evidence
    can be primary source quotations, statistical data, interviews with experts,
    and indisputable dates or events. Evidence should lead, through inductive
    reasoning, to the main concept or idea presented in the paragraph. The
    body may begin with some background information and should
    incorporate a discussion of both sides of the issue.
    Writing a position paper

     Conclusion
    The Conclusion should summarize the main concepts and
    ideas and reinforce, without repeating, the introduction or body
    of the paper. It could include suggested courses of action and
    possible solutions.
    Tips on how to create
     Comprehensive
     Detailed
     Painless-to-write
    Position paper
     Start with a brief introduction to the country's involvement or interest
    and its history regarding the topic.
     Follow with the country's background on the topic and actions taken
    on the national level and other current topic-oriented policies.
    Action taken on the international level: Resolution, Convention
    Tips: link your country to the work that has been already done
     Include quotes by the state representatives or statistical data
     Specify the country's recommendation for a resolution for the topic
    Do's and Don’ts
    When writing a position paper
    Be Clear and Explicit
    Write in the Present tense
    Avoid First person pronoun
    Avoid Superlatives

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