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PRE-TEST
1. What type of academic writing that
presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on
a particular issue by outlining arguments
and proposing the course of action?
a. Concept Paper
c. Critique Paper
b. Position Paper
d. Research Paper
2. It is a document or letter publicly
declaring the position or program, a set of
ideas, opinions, or views and can also lay
out a plan of action and is often political
in nature.

a. Research Paper
b. Book Review
c. Abstract
d. Manifesto
3. In which part of a manifesto or a
position paper where the writer expresses
his/her stand about an issue which is
strongly supported by evidence?

a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Body
d. Reference
4. In which part of a manifesto or a
position paper where the writer’s vision
about the issue are stated ending with a
powerful call for action?

a. Introduction
b. Conclusion
c. Body
d. Reference
5. It represents the writer’s thoughts and
opinions about an issue.

a. Argument
b. stand/claim
c. reason
d. counterclaim
6. Which of the following can be used as
supporting evidence?

a. factual knowledge
b. hearsays
c. personal opinion
d. suggestion
7. In which part of the position paper
where the writer provides a general
statement through a thesis statement?
a. reference
b. body
c. introduction
d. conclusion
8. It is a kind of supporting evidence
supported with personal experience
related to a knowledgeable party?

a. factual knowledge
b. statistical inferences
c. informed opinion
d. personal testimony
9. The following statements support writing
a position paper, except:
a. Position paper presents an arguable
opinion about an issue.
b. The writer’s goal is to convince the
audience of his valid opinion/stand.
c. The writer supports opinion with valid
evidence.
d. The writer’s opinion is personal and
unquestionable.
10. The following is a part of the
introduction of a position paper, except:
a. background of the issue
b. thesis statement
c. introduction of the issue
d. acknowledgement
11. Which of the following is a part of a
conclusion?

a. supporting evidence
b. plan of action
c. thesis statement
d. counter argument
12. The following are important reminders
in writing a position paper, except:
a. Cite valid and reliable source.
b. Choose an issue that is debatable.
c. Conduct an in-depth research on the
issue.
d. Maximize position paper unto 10
pages or more.
13. Which statement is false about the
position paper?
a. It explains the issue objectively.
b. It discourages counterclaims of the
issue.
c. It uses active voice to achieve
dynamic tone and voice.
d. It aligns arguments to audience belief
,needs and interest.
14. Which statement identifies the main
objective in writing a position paper?

a. To take part into an argument.

b. To revive an old and unresolved issue.
c. To propose a course of action.
d. To conduct a research.
15. A position paper needs a conclusion
at the end. The following are suggestions
on how to end a conclusion, except?
a. a quotation
b. a challenge
c. a question
d. a thesis statement
Lesson 1
THE NATURE OF A POSITION
PAPER OR A MANIFESTO
A Position Paper or a Manifesto Defined
A position paper presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on a particular
issue. Writing a position paper entails outlining arguments and proposing the
course of action. In the same manner, Munro (2019) defines manifesto as a
document or letter publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. It
advances, but it a set of ideas, opinions, or views can also lay out a plan of
action. It is posted or distributed to the public that announces information such
as the motive, reasoning, or demands of a person or group. Topics of
position papers or manifestoes are: political, artistic, scientific and educational,
professional, and technology. The main objective of writing a position paper
is to take part in a larger debate by stating your arguments and proposed
course of action.
 PARTS OF
CONCEPT PAPER
Introduction
• Introduces the issue, provides history or
background of the issue on hand.
• Provides general statement of the writer’s
stand through a thesis statement.
Body
States the arguments on the writer’s stand
about the issue.
• Provides strong evidence (statistics,
interviews with experts, testimonies).
• Provides counterarguments against
possible weaknesses of your arguments.
Conclusion
• Restates the claim or stand of an issue.
• Suggests a course of action.
• Ends with a powerful call for action (quotation,
challenge or question).
 Moreover, the parts of a position paper are best understood if you have
background knowledge on the following terms which are commonly used for
this purpose.

• Issue – refers to the important topic or problem discussed in the

paper.
• Argument – refers to the set of reasons given with the aim of
persuading others.
• Evidence – refers to the facts or information indicating whether a
belief is true or valid.
• Claim or stand – refers to a demand or request for something
considered one’s due.

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