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The Position Paper defines what a position paper is English for Academic and Professional Purposes pp. 18!18" #$%&A #$%&A Pu'lications(
)oncept *otes: A position paper presents the writer+s stand or viewpoint on a particular issue. &riting a position paper entails outlining arguments and proposing the course of action, 'y doing so- you are already thining of a larger de'ate. Aside from this- you also have to change opinions and attitude of others when you write a position paper. /ecause of this- a position paper can 'e essential tool in 'ringing societal change. )oncept *otes: Parts of of a Position Position Paper: Paper: A. %ntr %ntrod oduc ucti tion on 0tart with an introduction which presents the issue while gra''ing the attention of the readers. $efine the issue and discuss the 'acground Provide a general statement of your position via your thesis statement /. /ody 0tate your arguments Provide sufficient evidence for arguments such as data- interviews and testimonies Provide counter arguments ). )onclu nclusi sioon Restate your position and arguments 0uggest a course of action 0tate your position as superior su perior and more accepta'le End with a powerful closing statement such as uotation- challenge or uestion
San Antonio de Padua College Natonal Highway Brgy. Sa. Clara Sur Pila, Laguna Tel No. (049) 559 – 0501/ 09328564408
LEARNING ACTIVITY and ASSESSMENT SHEET
Name: _______________________________________________ Grade/ Sore: ____________________________ Grade and Se!on: ____________________________________ "ate: _________________________________ Su#$et %Check or choose from below) ______________________ EsP Filipino TLE Science Enlis! "#PE$ #%&lin P&nlip'n&n "&! !e%s ____________ S&e o* Lesson+ Check or Choose) _____ E,plo%e _____ Fi%- – p _____ eepen _____ T%&ns*e% Tpe o* #ci+ Check or Choose from below) ______________________________________ oncep Noes L&o%&o% epo% Fo%-&l T!e-e !e%s Sills7 E,e%cise/ %ill ll's%&on n*o%-&l T!e-e
Activity title: Learning Target: Reference Title:
The Position Paper defines what a position paper is English for Academic and Professional Purposes pp. 18!18" #$%&A Pu'lications(
2uidelines in writing a Position Paper: 1. )hoose an issue. &hen choosing one- eep in mind that it should 'e: de'ata'le- current and relevant- 'e written in uestion form and answera'le 'y yes or no- and narrow and managea'le. 3. /egin the writing process 'y conducting an in!depth research on the issue. 4. 5ae sure to define unfamiliar terms when you first mention them. . /e aware of the various positions a'out the issue and e6plain and analy7e them o'ectively. 9. Reflect on your position and identify its weanesses. . )ite valid and relia'le sources. ". &rite the issue on a different perspective to have a uniue approach. 8. Limit your position paper to two pages. ;. Analy7e your target readers and align your arguments to their 'eliefs- needs- interests- and motivations. 1<. 0ummari7e the other side+s counter arguments. 11. =se various evidence and data to refute arguments. 13. =se an active voice as much as possi'le. 14. Arrange your evidence logically. 1. )hec your argument for fallacies and eliminate them. %t weaens your argument. 19. =se ethical- logical and emotional appeal. An ethical approach relates to your credi'ility and competence as a writer, a logical appeal refers to the rational approach in developing an argument, while an emotional appeal uses arguments in a way that evoes feelings. Tas: &rite PA> if the practice is a good one in writing a position paper, write 2A*ER* if not. 1. $orothy considers all the possi'le views on the issues at hand. 3. ?eart7el says that the issue is a crucial component of a position paper. 4. 0ean Re6 conducts an audience analysis to help him write a more persuasive position paper. . @eanella 'oasts a'out her credentials to esta'lish her credi'ility as a writer. 9. >im )arlo primarily uses opinions in supporting his arguments. . ladimir uses statistical data in supporting her arguments. ". Louie Angelo 'elieves that the main goal of the position paper is to inform readers. 8. 5ichael Louis thins that an issue is de'ata'le if it cannot 'e answered 'y yes or no. ;. 0elina uses emotional appeal in all her position papers 'ecause it is the 'est type of appeal.
San Antonio de Padua College Natonal Highway Brgy. Sa. Clara Sur Pila, Laguna Tel No. (049) 559 – 0501/ 09328564408
LEARNING ACTIVITY and ASSESSMENT SHEET
Name: _______________________________________________ Grade/ Sore: ____________________________ Grade and Se!on: ____________________________________ "ate: _________________________________ Su#$et %Check or choose from below) ______________________ EsP Filipino TLE Science Enlis! "#PE$ #%&lin P&nlip'n&n "&! !e%s ____________ S&e o* Lesson+ Check or Choose) _____ E,plo%e _____ Fi%- – p _____ eepen _____ T%&ns*e% Tpe o* #ci+ Check or Choose from below) ______________________________________ oncep Noes L&o%&o% epo% Fo%-&l T!e-e !e%s Sills7 E,e%cise/ %ill ll's%&on n*o%-&l T!e-e
1<. @udith restates her position in the concluding paragraph.
