Lesson 7

Prepared by: Mrs. Perlin G. Ebalan

 Can you give
popular hashtag
phrases?
#No Homework Policy
#Sogiebill
#Farmersfirst
Recapitulation of the
Previous Lesson
What is a Position
Paper?
Position Paper Other Academic Paper
• Devoted to a discussion of • Devoted to
one side of an issue
presenting
• tackles one significant issue
of a community on which an information
author takes a stand
• It needs credible evidence
to be presented
• Parts: Issue, argumentative
thesis, claims and evidence
Example
Topic - Dress code
Issue - Implementing a dress code in school
From the following list of topics, think of an
issues that can be subject of a position paper.
Topic Issue
Homework
Smartphones
Local Tourism
LGBTQ+
An Issue is developed into an argumentative thesis
that states the stand of the author on the issue.
Example:
The establishment of condominiums near
universities should be prohibited because of
the risks it poses to public safety and the
environment.
 Claims - These are
statements that
support the authors
stand
Evidence - These are proofs to
strengthen the author's claims
1. Evidence from surveys, library research,
and experiments
2. Evidence from informant interviews.
3. Evidence from expert intervews.
Activity: Given the issue, stand, and claims
write a thesis statement
Issue: Cycling to commute to work or school
Stand: In favor
Claims: Health Benefits, saves money, environment-friendly
Thesis Statement: Cycling as a mode of transport should be promoted
since it has several benefits. It can help save non renewable resources
and can be financially rewarding.
1. Issue: Implementing K to 12 education system in the Philippines
Stand: Against
Claims: Lack of Facilities, inadequacy of teacher training, increased
expenses of parents
2. Issue: Political Dynasties
Stand: Against
Claims: Monopolized power in public office, possibility of corruption,
crowding of democratic choices.
3. Issue: Use of social media Web sites in school
Stand: In favor
Claims: Speed in spreading news/announcements, possible venue to
air concerns, classroom application
Remember: There are 4 essential parts
• Introduction- contains background information concerning the issue
(the who, whta where, when and why), a yes or no question
containing issue and argumentative thesis.
• Summary of Counterclaims
• Arguments
• Conclusion