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1. Position Paper
Writing

2.  Explain the components of the
Curriculum Guide such as content
standards, performance standards,
learning competencies and coding;
 Exhibit concrete understanding of the
learning competencies
 Analyze relevant strategies on how to
teach the subject matter effectively
 Demonstrate positive attitude towards
the given activity through collaboration
OBJECTIVES

3. Give your stand?
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Give your stand

5. Give your stand
Academic qualification ensures
success in life

6. Writing the Position Paper
Week 11 - 14
Quarter 2

7. 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
Objectives:

9. Position
Paper
essay that presents an
opinion and make a
claim about an issue
A stand supported by
arguments and evidences

10. Guidelines for Writing the Position Paper
▶ Values Communicated
▶ A. Logical Thinking
▶ B. Objective expression of ideas
▶ C. Balanced assignments of conflicting ideas
▶ Modes of Reasoning
Inductive Deductive

11. Logical Thinking
 Process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based
on sound mathematical procedures and given statements
to arrive at a conclusion
Logical Thinker
▶ Observe
▶ Analyze phenomenon, reactions and feedback
▶ Draw conclusions based on input
▶ Justify strategies, actions, and decisions based on facts gathered

12. Objective expression
Expressing or dealing with facts or conditions
as perceived without:
 distortion
Personal feelings
Prejudices
interpretations

13. Balanced assignments
▶Use of language
▶Shifting from the opposing argument
to supporting argument
▶Expressing both the arguments and
the counter arguments

14. Tips for Writing a good Position Paper
Use simple language
Give each separate idea its own paragraph
Make sure each paragraph starts with a
topic sentence
Constantly proofread for mistakes
Cite your sources

15. Qualities of a Convincing Position
Paper
▶Contain a clear proposition or statement that must be
defended
▶Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the
issue
▶T
ake a firm stand on the issue
▶List arguments in an organized manner to defend the stand
▶Presents factual evidence or proofs to support argument

16. Parts of a Position Paper
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Start with a topic sentence that
attracts attention and
summarizes the issue
Inform the reader of your point
of view
Focus on three main points:
 general statement of the
position
 elaboration that references
documents and source data
past experiences and
authoritative testimony
Summarize, then conclude,
your argument
1 paragraph
3 paragraphs
1-2 paragraphs

17. Sample statements
▶ However, it is my contention that
▶ It may be argued
▶asserted
▶contended
▶maintained
▶claimed
▶said
▶ The counter-arguments is given first, followed by the argument
▶ Counter-argument is weakened or problematized by the phrase:
▶so this argument goes…
▶ This arguments assumes..
▶ It claims that…
▶It could be further asserted…

18. Flow from paragraph to paragraph
▶Keep your voice active
▶Quote sources to establish authority
▶Stay focused on your point of view throughout
the essay
▶Focus on logical arguments
▶Don't lapse into summary in the development--
wait for the conclusion

19. How to select a topic
▶Conduct Preliminary Research
▶Challenge Your Own T
opic
▶Continue to Collect Supporting
Evidence
▶Create an Outline

20. How to start crafting a well-constructed
argument
▶choose a side on a particular controversial
issue
▶build up a case for your opinion or position
▶use facts, opinion, statistics and other forms
of evidence to convince your reader that
your position is the best one.

21. Position Paper Writing
▶ Topic could be simple or complex—but your argument must be sound
and logical
▶ Center around a personal belief that is supported by research
▶ Near and dear to your heart
▶ Know the opposite view as well as you know your own stance when
you take a position
▶ Know all the possible challenges that you might face as you support
your view
▶ Must address the opposing view and chip away at it with counter
evidence.
▶ Find arguments, present arguments for the other side of your position
or points in a fair manner, and then state why they are not sound

22. Introduce your topic with a little
background information. Build up
to your thesis sentence, which
asserts your position

Create an Outline

23.  List possible objections to your position
▶ Such labels would affect profits of major corporations.
▶ Many people would see this as overreaching government control.
▶ Whose job is it to determine which restaurants are bad? Who draws the
line?
▶ The program would be costly.
 Support and acknowledgement of the opposing points
▶ It would be difficult and expensive for any entity to determine which
restaurants should adhere to the policy.
▶ Nobody wants to see the government overstepping its boundaries.
▶ Funding would fall onto the shoulders of taxpayers.

24.  Explain that your position is still the best one, despite
the strength of counter arguments.
▶The cost would be countered by the improvement of
public health.
▶Restaurants might improve the standards of food if
warning labels were put into place.
▶One role of the government is to keep citizens safe.
▶The government already does this with drugs and
cigarettes.
 Summarize your argument and restate your position

25. Sample Position Paper
1.What is the proposition ?
2.What are the possible objections
3.How did the author counter the possible
objections?
4.What are the words or phrases used by the
author to state his or her stand

26. write with Confidence.
state your opinion with authority. After
all, your goal is to demonstrate that
your position is the correct one.
 Be assertive, but don't be cocky.
State your points and back them up
with evidence.
When you write a position paper…

27. GETTING DEEPER! Lesson: What I want to say
about the lesson:
What I found out: consider issue/topic that is truly
controversial at present and that it is worth
discussing. knowing where you stand on a
particular issue is essential in writing a position
paper. base your stand on what you can prove on
your evidence.
When you write a position paper…

28. 1. A position paper is sometimes called
A. Concept paper C. Point of view paper
B. Technical report D. Critique paper
2. The following are essential in writing the
position paper, except A. Introduce the topic
B. Provide background on the topic to explain
why it is important C. Assert the thesis D.
Provide explanation but not the evidence
SW # 1

29. 3. It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.
A. Thesis B. Argument C. Main idea D. Introduction
4. What source to use if you are doing introductory
information and overviews?
A. Books, government reports
B. Academic journals
C. Newspapers, magazines
D. Directories, encyclopedias, handbooks
SW # 1

30. 5. The following are asked to present a strong
argument, except
A. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and
uncertainty?
B. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
C. Is this a lengthy issue?
D. Are you personally interested in advocating one of
these positions
SW # 1

31. Activity 1.1 Rearrange the letter to form words. Hint:
problems and issues of today. Write your answers on
a separate sheet.
1. P R E N S S I O D E _______________
2. I N G Y U L L B Y C B E R _____________
3. N E I R O V M N T L A E N I S U E S S ___________
4.T A G E N E E Y C N G A N E P R _____________
5. E S A M X S E E G M R R A I A ______________
SW # 1

32. Test I. Directions: Identify the statement which supports
the following claims. Write the letter of your choice on a
separate sheet.
1. Kids are super spreaders of Covid 19 virus.
A. Kids loves chatting with friends.
B. US study published in the Journal of Pediatrics show
that children have higher level of virus compared to
adults.
C. Children are required to wear masks.
D. Children needs not to be vaccinated.
SW # 1

33. 2. Pollution is seen as a major world problem.
A. Some of the lands disappearing beneath rising seas.
B. The earth is considered the only planet in the universe
that supports life.
C. The word Environment is derived from the French word
“Environ” which means surrounding.
D. People get water, power, and oxygen from the
environment.
SW # 1

34. 3.Reforestation is a long ranges answer to massive
flooding.
A. The effects of tropical cycles include heavy rain, strong
wind and large storm surges.
B. Strong typhoons can disrupt power supply.
C. Forest serves to keep the water in the mountains.
D. Health facilities have been damaged due to heavy
flooding
SW # 1

35. 4.Mental health is not just a millennial’s issues or senior
citizens, but of everyone.
A healthy lifestyle is not achieved overnight, but we have to be
consistent.
B. Fats are important for good health and proper functioning of
the body.
C. A high salt intake can result in high blood pressure and
increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
D. Being far from family alone, not knowing where to get the
family’s next meal, and other nasty things on social media can
SW # 1

36. 5. Digital technology played a key role as the economy started
reopening.
A. Developments in biotechnology could allow anyone even
amateur biologist, to develop a tool that kill millions
B. Employees began working remotely and use work
collaboration tools to ensure productivity
C. Data security is risky as digital technology can be hacked,
transmitted by several ways.
D. People are now more into virtual communication rather than
cherishing what have in real life.
SW # 1