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    This document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper presents one's stance on an issue and must include the following elements: the issue, arguments, evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion. It offers tips for writing a position paper, such as outlining one's ideas, clearly establishing a position on one side of the issue, supporting arguments with valid evidence, addressing counterpositions, and reflecting on the benefits of one's stance. The overall purpose is to teach readers how to express and defend a standpoint on a topic through a well-structured position paper.

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    This document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper presents one's stance on an issue and must include the following elements: the issue, arguments, evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion. It offers tips for writing a position paper, such as outlining one's ideas, clearly establishing a position on one side of the issue, supporting arguments with valid evidence, addressing counterpositions, and reflecting on the benefits of one's stance. The overall purpose is to teach readers how to express and defend a standpoint on a topic through a well-structured position paper.

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    This document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper presents one's stance on an issue and must include the following elements: the issue, arguments, evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion. It offers tips for writing a position paper, such as outlining one's ideas, clearly establishing a position on one side of the issue, supporting arguments with valid evidence, addressing counterpositions, and reflecting on the benefits of one's stance. The overall purpose is to teach readers how to express and defend a standpoint on a topic through a well-structured position paper.

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    Monaliza Gamposilao
    This document provides guidance on writing a position paper. It explains that a position paper presents one's stance on an issue and must include the following elements: the issue, arguments, evidence, counterarguments, and a conclusion. It offers tips for writing a position paper, such as outlining one's ideas, clearly establishing a position on one side of the issue, supporting arguments with valid evidence, addressing counterpositions, and reflecting on the benefits of one's stance. The overall purpose is to teach readers how to express and defend a standpoint on a topic through a well-structured position paper.

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    Objective

    In this lesson, you will learn how to express your stand and make strong arguments on a particular issue.

    Position Paper

    A position paper is an essay that presents one's stand on a particular issue--it can be anything from
    social, moral, political, or educational contexts. Expressing your position on a particular issue requires a
    great deal of effort to present details and arguments that in turn will persuade the readers. In writing a
    position paper, one must remember that it should contain these five major elements:

     issue

     arguments

     evidence

     counterarguments

     conclusion

    Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper

    Start with an end in Mind

    All writing tasks must be carefully planned and structured. One has to set out at the very beginning the
    flow of his or her ideas in his or her paper. One particular strategy is the use of an outline; it is a list in
    which main arguments and supporting details are written in a logical manner. An outline will help one
    sort out the things that he or she should include in his or her position paper. For this purpose, the writer
    is guiding the readers in the flow of his or her ideas.

    Establish your ground

    One way of doing this is being clear about making a stand. One must clearly express which particular
    side he or she is supporting. Never confuse the readers by being biased on both sides. One can never be
    on both sides of the issue; this is the reason why we call it a 'position' paper.

    Be professional in making arguments.

    One can do this by knowing the topic very well. "Write like an authority" is the key to successful
    expression of one's arguments; it is simply expressing arguments that one is very sure of. This is for the
    purpose of being consistent throughout the paper.

    Present valid supporting evidence

    The key to successful argumentation is being able to support one's arguments with valid sets of
    evidence. One has to provide data such as statistics, results of research studies, words of experts in the
    field, authentic account experiences, and the likes that will prove the validity of one's arguments.
    Be ready to fight for your stand

    Not literally of course. Fighting for your stand means making counterarguments. One may find
    himself/herself standing on an issue which many people actually oppose. Do not be bothered! For as
    long as you can keep your arguments valid; that means, supported by a strong set of evidence, you do
    not have to worry! Refuting other people's position on a particular topic means one has exerted a great
    deal of effort in studying the issue. Remember, one has to exert critical thinking in making a stand; that
    means analyzing a particular issue in an objective and intelligent manner and making relevant
    judgments.

    Make a reflection

    Reflect on and emphasize the positive things about your position. One chooses to stand on a specific
    side on a specific issue because one believes in the good nature of it. Be extremely objective on why you
    are choosing your stand and express how others will benefit from it.

    Remember

    When writing your position paper always bear in mind to follow the guidelines so you can have a good
    and successful paper.

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