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POSITION PAPER

WRITING

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

 Explain the components of the Curriculum Guide such as content standards, performance standards, learning competencies and coding;  Exhibit concrete understanding of the learning competencies  Analyze relevant strategies on how to  teach the subject matter effectively; and  Demonstrate positive attitude towards the given activity through collaboration

Objectives:

GIVE YOUR STAND?

WRITING THE

POSITION PAPER

Positio n Paper Essay that presents an opinion and make claim about an issue A stand supported by argument and evidences

 Values Communicated A. Logical Thinking B. Objective expression of ideas C. Balanced assignments of conflicting ideas

Guidelines for Writing the

Position Paper

 Process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion. Logical Thinker  Observe  Analyze phenomenon, reactions and feedback  Draw conclusions based on input  Justify strategies, actions, and decisions based on facts gathered.

LOGICAL THINKING



Expressing or dealing with facts

or conditions as perceived

without:

• distortion
• Personal feelings
• Prejudices
• interpretations

OBJECTIVE EXPRESSION

QUALITIES OF A CONVINCING POSITION PAPER

 Contain a clear proposition or statement that must be defended  Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the issue  Take a firm stand on the issue  List arguments in an organized manner to defend the stand  Presents factual evidence or proofs to support argument

TIPS IN WRITING A

POSITION PAPER

 write with confidence.  state your opinion with authority. After all, your goal is to demonstrate that your position is the correct one.  Be assertive, but don't be cocky.  State your points and back them up with evidence.

 Topic could be simple or complex—but your argument must be sound and logical  Center around a personal belief that is supported by research  Near and dear to your heart  Know the opposite view as well as you know your own stance when you take a position