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    LESSON 17:

    PURPOSEFUL WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES AND FOR PROFESSIONS


    (POSITION PAPER)

    PERFORMANCE STANDARD: The learner produces each type of academic writing and professional correspondence
    following the properties of well written texts and process approach to writing.
    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
    Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines
    e. Position Paper

    DEFINITION OF TERM

    Position Paper A position paper is an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue– typically that of the
    author or some specified entity. Position papers are published in academia, in politics, in law and
    other domains. The goal of a position paper is to convince the audience that the opinion presented
    is valid and worth listening to. Ideas for position papers that one is considering need to be carefully
    examined when choosing a topic, developing an argument, and organizing the paper.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Position_paper

    EXPLORE

    ACTIVITY 1:

    List down the common issues and controversies that you watched, heard or read from TV, radio and the Internet.
    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ___________________________________

    ACTIVITY 2:

    Choose 1 issue or controversy. Pick a side. Are you in favor (positive) or against it (negative). Write 3 claims.

    Topic: (Issue)
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    Racial and gender discrimination in the workforce


    Vaccinating children
    Medical marijuana
    Harassment in the workplace
    Treatment of athletes

    Claim 1:

    Claim 2:

    Claim 3:

    FIRM UP

    DISCUSSION

    POSITION PAPER

    A position paper is a type of academic writing that present’s one stand or viewpoints on a particular issue.
    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 A POSITION PAPER

    Introduction
    Uses a lead that grabs the attention of readers
    Defines the issue and provide a thorough background
    Provides a general statement of your position through a thesis statement

    Body
    States your main arguments and provides sufficient evidence (e.g. statistics, interviews with experts and
     testimonies)
    Provides counter arguments against possible weaknesses of your arguments

    Conclusion
    Restates your position and main arguments
    Suggests a course of action
    Explains why your position is better than any other position
    Ends with a powerful closing statement (e.g. a quotation, a challenge, or a question)

    38
    The issue should be debatable
    The issue should be current and relevant
    The issue should be written in a question form and answerable by yes or no
    The issue should be specific and manageable

    ACTIVITY 3:

    Choose one topic from the following. Then, write your claim and thesis statement.

    Is video game good or bad?


    Is private school tuition (elementary, high school, or college) really worth it?
    Are beauty contest a positive thing for young girls?
    Is the death penalty an effective deterrent to criminals?
    Is technology making people smarter or dumber?

    Topic:

    Claim:

    Thesis Statement:

    DEEPEN

    ACTIVITY 4:

    Write a topic outline. Use the thesis statement you have written. Follow the format below.

    Introduction

    a. Topic

    b. Background

    c. Thesis statement

    b. Counter Argument

    a. Counterclaims

    b. Refute counterclaims

    Your

    Argument

    A. Claim 1

    1. Support with source


    Claim 2

    c. Support with source

    Claim 3

    d. Support with source IV.

    Conclusion

    Restate your argument

    Suggestion to action

    Links for position paper:


    https://www.sfu.ca/cmns/130d1/WritingaPositionPaper.htm
    https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-write-a-position-paper-1857251

    ACTIVITY 5: SMALL PERFORMANCE TASK

    TRANSFER

    EVALUATION

    General Instruction:
    Read the instructions carefully before answering.
    e. Finish the test within one (1) hour.

    I. Match Column A with Column B.

    Column A Column B
    1. Defines the issue and provide a thorough background a. Position Paper
    2. Provides a general statement of your position through a thesis statement b. Introduction
    3. Academic writing that present’s one stand or viewpoints on a particular issue c. Body
    4. Provides counter arguments against possible weaknesses of your arguments d. Summary
    5. States your main arguments and provides sufficient evidence e. Conclusion
    6. Explains why your position is better than any other position
    7. Ends with a quotation, a challenge, or a question
    8. Uses a lead that grabs the attention of readers
    9. Restates your position and main arguments
    10 Suggests a course of action

    II.

    Enumerate the following

    Things to consider when choosing a topic


    Parts of a position paper

    Why do you need to include arguments in your position paper?


    As a student, why do you need to know how to write a position paper?
    A position paper is your own stand or viewpoint about a topic. Why do you need to cite information from
    other people or sources?

    REFERENCES

    Casinto, Carlo. Reading and Writing: Strategies for Critical and Purposeful Communication.1st ed,. Cebu, MegaTEXTS Phil.,

    Inc,. 2016

    Dayagbil, Filomena, et al. Critical Reading and Writing for the Senior High School. Quezon, Lorimar Publishing, Inc., 2016

    Tiongson, Marella and Rodriguez, Maxine. Reading and Writing Skills. 1st ed., Manila, Rex Book Store, 2016

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Position_paper

    https://www.sfu.ca/cmns/130d1/WritingaPositionPaper.htm

    https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-write-a-position-paper-1857251

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