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Process in writing a position paper.

Choose a Topic: The first step in writing a position paper is to select a topic or issue that you are
passionate about and that has two distinct opposing viewpoints. It’s essential to choose a topic that is
current, relevant, and debatable.

Research the Topic: Once you have chosen your topic, conduct thorough research to gather information
from credible sources. This may include academic journals, books, reputable websites, and other
scholarly publications. It’s important to understand both sides of the issue to present a well-rounded
argument.

Outline Your Position: After conducting research, outline your position by clearly stating your stance on
the issue. This should include a thesis statement that presents your main argument and the key points
that support your position.

Support Your Argument: Use evidence and examples to support your position. This may involve citing
statistics, expert opinions, case studies, or historical data. It’s crucial to provide compelling evidence that
strengthens your argument.

Address Counterarguments: Acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints in your position paper.
Anticipating counterarguments and effectively refuting them demonstrates a comprehensive
understanding of the issue.

Organize Your Paper: Structure your position paper with an introduction, body paragraphs presenting
your arguments and evidence, and a conclusion that summarizes your position and reinforces its
significance.

Cite Your Sources: Properly cite all sources used in your position paper according to the required citation
style (e.g., APA, MLA). This ensures academic integrity and gives credit to the original authors.

Review and Revise: After completing the initial draft, review and revise your position paper for clarity,
coherence, and persuasiveness. Pay attention to grammar, spelling, and overall organization.

Seek Feedback: Consider seeking feedback from peers, instructors, or mentors to gain valuable insights
and improve the quality of your position paper.

Finalize Your Paper: Make any necessary revisions based on feedback received and finalize your position
paper for submission.

Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper

Writing with style and clarity - involves effectively communicating ideas in a clear, concise, and engaging
manner. It encompasses various elements such as vocabulary choice, sentence structure, tone, and
organization.

Diction - Refers to the choice of words for the expression of ideas; the construction, disposition, and
application of words in your position paper, regarding clearness, accuracy, variety, etc.; mode of
expression; and language.

Paragraph - Creating clear paragraphs is essential. Paragraphs come in so many sizes and patterns that
no single formula could possibly cover them all. The two basic principles to remember are these:

• A paragraph is a means of developing and framing an idea or impression. As a general rule, you
should address only one major idea per paragraph.

• The divisions between paragraphs aren’t random but indicate a shift in focus. In other words,
you must carefully and clearly organize the order of your paragraphs so that they are logically
positioned throughout your paper. Transitions will help you with this.

Transition - signal relationships between ideas. Basically, transitions provide the reader with directions
for how to piece together your ideas into a logically coherent argument. They are words with meanings
that tell the reader to think and react in a particular way to your ideas.

Grammar and Spelling - Make sure that your paper is free from grammar and spelling mistakes.
Mechanical errors are usually the main reason for lack of clarity in papers, so be sure to thoroughly
proofread your paper before handing it in. For help with common errors in grammar and usage consult
the following websites.

To avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you use.

• another person's idea, opinion, or theory.

• any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings--any pieces of information--that are not common
knowledge.

• quotations of another person's actual spoken or written words; or paraphrase of another

person's spoken or written words

ASSIGNMENT: POSITION PAPER MAKING

Choose one issue/topic given below. Expound your stand/position and give reasons using the supporting
evidence you have provided. Then,develop these facts into a coherent position paper, following the
outline.

TOPIC

Abortion, should it be made legal or not?

Violence against women

Digital world influence on youth development; is there a positive or negative impact of digital world?

Domestic violence and its effects on child development

Restrictions on social networks for children; should we restrict it or not?

Same sex marriage, should it be made legal or not?

Social media is destroying family ties and personal values.

Global Warming threatens the survival of humankind.

Does exposing children to violent video games cause issues of behavior?

Corruption and embezzlement of public funds; Should the breakdown of the use of public funds be
released to the public?