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    This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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    This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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    This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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    Position Paper 1

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    This document outlines what a position paper is and provides guidance on writing one. It defines a position paper as academic writing where the writer researches a controversial issue and explains their viewpoint. It says the purpose is to generate support for an issue based on solid facts and arguments. The document then lists the parts of a position paper as an introduction stating the issue and thesis, a body with arguments and evidence for the position as well as counterarguments, and a conclusion restating the claim and calling for action. Finally, it provides an assignment asking students to interview residents about issues that could be addressed in a position paper.

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    Position

    Paper or
    Manifesto
    EAPP Teacher Russ
    Objectives:
    Define what a Position
    Paper/Manifesto is
    Identify the parts of a
    Position Paper
    What is a Position
    Paper?
    A kind of academic writing in
    which the writer researches a
    controversial issue and
    writes a paper explaining
    his/her stand or viewpoint
    on it.
    Position Paper
    Describes a position on an
    issue and the rationale for
    that position

    Position Paper
    Purpose is to generate
    support on an issue
    Based on facts that provide a
    solid foundation for an
    argument
    STEPS IN WRITING
    Choose a TOPIC Conduct CHALLENGE
    for your paper RESEARCH your own topic
    Conduct research It is important to
    Try to select a topic
    even before moving anticipate questions
    that is controversial
    to the writing part from people that
    in nature
    would disagree

    Creating an Collect
    OUTLINE SUPPORTING
    EVIDENCE
    It is essential that Evidence that would
    write an outline support your stand
    before writing our
    draft
    Parts of a
    Position Paper
    Introduction

    Introduce the issue, provide history or


    background of the issue on hand.
    Provide general statement of your
    stand through a thesis statement.
    Body
    State your arguments on your
    stand about the issue
    Provide strong evidence (statistics,
    interviews with experts,
    testimonies)
    Provide counterarguments against
    possible weaknesses of your
    arguments.
    Conclusion
    Restate your claim or stand
    on the issue.
    Suggest a course of action.
    End with a powerful call for
    action (quotation, challenge,
    or question)
    Assignment
    Interview at least 3 residents in your
    barangay. Ask them to enumerate 3
    issues prevailing nowadays which
    can be effectively addressed through
    a position paper. For each issue,
    analyze their arguments and their
    proposed solutions. Use the
    template below.
    Thank You!
    EAPP Teacher
    Russ

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