Position Paper

Writing
Give your stand?

1. Are you in favor of

establishing more
condominiums to
address the growing
population of the
country?
Give your stand?

2. What are the

positive effects of
condo living?
Give your stand?

3. What problems
could be brought
about when there are
too many
condominiums in the
country?
Objectives:

1. Defining a position paper

2. Identifying situations for position paper
writing
3. Gathering and analyzing arguments
4. Defending a stand on an issue
5. Writing various kinds of position paper
essay that presents an
opinion and make a
claim about an issue

Positio
A stand supported by
n
arguments and evidences Paper
 Parts of a Position
Paper Start with a topic sentence that
attracts attention and
Introduction summarizes the issue
1 paragraph
 Inform the reader of your point
of view
 Focus on three main points:
 general statement of the

Body position
3 paragraphs
 elaboration that references
documents and source data
 past experiences and
authoritative testimony

Conclusion Summarize, then conclude, 1-2 paragraphs

your argument
The Position Paper has essential parts such as the
issue, the argumentative thesis, the claims and the
evidence

- similar to the topic sentence

- central concept up for contention

Example:

Topic: Dress Code

Issue: Implementing a dress code in school
Seatwork: 1
From the following list of topics, think of issues that can be the
subject of a position paper.

TOPIC ISSUE
1. Recyclable bags
2. Tablets and smartphones
3. Freedom of Information
4. Local tourism
The Position Paper has essential parts such as the
issue, the argumentative thesis, the claims and the
evidence

- states the stand of the author on the issue

Example:

The establishment of condominiums near universities

should be prohibited because the risks it poses to
public safety and the environment.
The Position Paper has essential parts such as the
issue, the argumentative thesis, the claims and the
evidence

- These are statements that support the author’s stand.

Example:

The establishment of condominiums near

universities should be prohibited because the risks it
poses to public safety and the environment.
The Position Paper has essential parts such as the
issue, the argumentative thesis, the claims and the
evidence

- These are statements that support the author’s stand.

Example:

The establishment of condominiums near

universities should be prohibited because the risks it
poses to public safety and the environment.
The Position Paper has essential parts such as the
issue, the argumentative thesis, the claims and the
evidence

- These are proofs to strengthen the author’s claims.

1.surveys, library research, and experiments

2.informant interviews
3.expert interviews
Seatwork: 2
Given the issue, stand, and claims, write a thesis statement.

1. Issue: Use of Social Media in school

Stand: in favor
Claims: speed in spreading news / announcements, possible venue to
air concerns, classroom applications

Thesis statement: _____________________________________________________

 Parts of a Position
Paper Background information
concerning the issue (5 W’s)
Introduction  a yes or no question containing
1 paragraph
the issue
 argumentative essay

 Summary of counterclaims
Body  Evidences to convince readers on
3 paragraphs
the strength of your stand

Conclusion Restatement of your thesis 1-2 paragraphs

and summary of claims
PERFORMANCE TASK #2:
Members of your community tapped you to prepare a position
paper that addresses an issue to the community. The paper should include
the position, counter claims, and evidence needed to strengthen your
position. The paper should employ the academic writing style and should
not exceed 1,500 words.

PERFORMANCE TASK #3:

You will present your position paper in a recorded “virtual forum.”
Get ready for a live Q and A portion which will be announced later.
PERFORMANCE TASK #3:
You will present your position paper in a recorded “virtual forum.”
Get ready for a live Q and A portion which will be announced later. There
will be an invited judge who will rate your performance.
Remember that this is a competition and the winner from your
strand will have an exemption for two (2) written works…
First : Submit your issue on this format:
a. short bond paper
b. Times New Romans
c. 12”
d. three issues