ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STA. MARIA DISTRICT, PAGADIAN CITY

NAME: ________________________ GRADE & SECTION: _____________________

SUBJECT: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Instructions: Identify the term being described from the statements below. Write T if the
statement is true and write F if otherwise.
________1. Position Paper reflects series of statements for or against something that involves
logic, research evidence and assertion to make persuasion.
_______2. As a type of paper, position paper should not only criticize but should also express
challenges.
_______3. A manifesto can be written by anybody regardless of status.
_______4. A social issue can be a good subject of an essay.
_______5. The body of an essay is where evidences are stated to prove a claim.
_______6. Conclusions in an essay are more detailed than the body.
_______7. Evidences in an argument add weight to a claim.
_______8. An emphatic statement at the end of an argument will influence adjudicators / judges
in a debate to merit the speaker’s claim.
_______9. Gathering of evidences need not be done as long as words are chosen properly to
express strong claim.
_______10. Thorough investigation about a subject must be observed in any essay.
WHAT’S THIS

Position paper- is an essay that expresses a position about an issue. It gives arguments that
support the opinion of the writer based on the facts collected. Its goal is to convince an audience
that the opinion raised underwent thorough investigation and data collection and that it is
therefore valid.

Elements of a Position Paper

A. Introduction – this part of the paper identifies an issue that is being discussed by the
author emphasizing his position about the issue. Here, the topic is introduced;
background and history of the issue shall also be discussed.
B. Body of the paper– this part illustrates the central argument which can be presented
through a brief description of the argument. Details, point of view, evidences are used
to support the claim. It can be divided into these sections namely: background
information, evidence supporting the author’s position, and a discussion which
addresses and refutes arguments that present both sides of the issue.
C. Conclusion – this part restates the main points, then summarizes the arguments made
in the paper and then provides a call of action.
Position papers are utilized to present an issue and to generate a support on the issue.
Therefore, gathering factual information to support your argument would be very essential.
What about Manifesto as a form of writing?
Manifesto is a document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer.
A manifesto advances a set of ideas, opinions, or views, but it can also lay out a plan of action.
While it can address any topic, it most often concerns art, literature, or politics. Manifestos are
generally written in the name of a group sharing a common perspective, ideology, or purpose
rather than in the name of a single individual.It combines a sometimes violent
societal critique with an inaugural and inspirational declaration of change. Although manifestos
can claim to speak for the majority, they are often authored by social activists and usually linked
to new ideas (https://www.britannica.com/topic/manifesto).
 EXERCISES

ACTIVITY 1. ENUMERATE
Read the essay. Examine its basic elements. Tell whether the parts were expressed according to
the standards that you have just learned from the discussion. Write your observations below on
the box provided.
Importance of Education? Essay on Education
By: Priyanka Nagrale

Countless words are written daily about the importance of education. Indubitably,
education is the only valuable asset humans can achieve. Human evolution over eons is a result
of education both formal and informal.
Further, education is the sole basis on which future of the human race depends. Our quest
for knowledge is unending and will continue till planet Earth exists.
Everyone speaks about education and its importance. Hence, let us understand what
defines education. Briefly, education means acquiring knowledge.
In broader terms, education means acquiring various skills in diverse fields that are vital
to our life and very existence. These skills can be acquired by classroom training and during
course of our life.
Classroom education is generally deemed as formal education. Whatever we learn and
imbibe during our lifespan is informal education.
Furthermore, knowledge and the innate human capability to learn continually distinguish
us from other living creatures that inhabit this planet.
https://surejob.in/importance-of-education.html
Write your observations here:
 OBSERVATION OBSERVATION OBSERVATION
(INTODUCTION) (BODY) (CONCLUSION)

ACTIVITY 2. ENUMERATE
Read and analyze what argument/s is posted by the writers. List it on the blank lines beside the
boxed items.

Sofia Gabriel
I believe that creating a cohesive, vibrant community that
unites both the young and the old is important to nurturing
the growth of individuals. I believe that community
artworks are the anchors of this community, creating and
maintaining this sense of community. Therefore, I believe
that works of art, visual and otherwise, should be created
and supported by members of a community as important
reminders and symbols of cohesive community.

Katie Sipiora
I believe that every child has potential. Regardless of
race, socioeconomic class, or IQ, every child has the
ability to contribute to our world. It can be intellectual-
- the next brilliant math or physics theorem, the next
great poem of our time-- it can be athletic--
representing fair play and competition-- it can be
artistic-- a song, a dance, a play. Every child has
potential. No child is confined by where they live, who
their parents are, what society expects of them. Every
child can contribute something beautiful to our world.
It can be a smile, a laugh, one good thought. That is all
it takes to change someone's life.

Reflective Questions:
1. Why do you think it is important to familiarize the basic parts of an essay?

2. Now that you have learned how to put basic items into its part, what do you think should
you develop more to be able to write a position paper well in the future?
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APPLICATION/ VALUING PROCESS
ACTIVITY 3. SOCIETY IN FOCUS
List at least 3 issues that you can identify that the society, your community is facing right now.
Identify particular information that you would like to deal with in your paper. Write your
answers in the box.

ISSUES WHAT I WANT TO FOCUS ON

Example: Cyberbullying ➢ Effects among young people
➢ What should the government do to address
cybercrimes?

ACTIVITY 4. MY OWN WORDS

From the issues you have listed in activity 3. Make a manifesto of your own. A sample is shown
below. For your output, you can use a separate sheet so that you can be as creative as you like.
 Refer to these criteria for your guidance:
Content- 40
Organization- 15
Language-10
Mechanics-15
Presentation-20

ASSESSEMENT

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer. ENCIRCLE only the letter only.
1. It is an academic paper expressing about a position about an issue
A. Critique paper C. Position paper
B. Reaction paper D. All of the above
2. Which of the following sections of a position paper needs ample time to collect information?
A. Introduction C. Conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
3. Which sections of a position paper restate the main point and final comment?
A. Introduction C. conclusion
B. Body D. All of the above
4. The following situations can be used to express a position, except:
A. Social issues C. Recurring issues
B. Intriguing issues D. Gossips
5. What is the ideal minimum number of paragraphs in a position paper?
A. two paragraphs C. four paragraphs
B. three paragraphs D. five paragraphs
6. How can you make your paper convincing?
A. sources are cited properly C. record findings and post on any social
media platform
B. support opinions with evidences D. none of the above
7. How many sources shall you incorporate in your paper?
A. one source C. three or more sources
B. two sources D. no need of any source
8. The following are to be considered in writing a manifesto, except
A. What issue should I want to address? C. What changes must I see?
B. What do I want others do to address the issue? D. All of the above
9. Which of the following is employed in writing a manifesto?
A. Be concise and use clear language C. A and B
B. Avoid using long and complicated words D. Neither A nor
10. Which of the following is true in dealing with manifestos?
A. Elaborate on skills if doing manifesto for an election
B. Your manifesto is not about you but about your opponent.
C. Both A and B are correct
D. Only B is correct