sodapdf-converted.pptx

sodapdf-converted.pptx

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  POSITION PAPER MANOLO L.GIRON ZAMBALES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOLL
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  POSITIONPAPER It is anessay that presents an opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity. It is a critical analysis of current facts, data and research literature. It present the arguable opinion about an issue.
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  PURPOSEOF POSITIONPAPER To helpyou understand your nation’s views and interests on the various issues that you will discuss during the conference. To generate support from the readers through strong and valid assertions. To generate support on an issue. It describes a position on an issue and the rational for that position.
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  HOWTOWRITEAPOSITION PAPER In theposition paper you should: • Use evidence to support your position, such as statistical evidence or dates and events. • Validate your position with authoritative references or primary source quotations. • Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your position. • Evaluate possible solutions and suggest courses of action. Position papers are usually one to one-and-a-half pages in length. Your position paper should include a brief introduction followed by a comprehensive breakdown of your country's position on the topics that are being discussed by the committee. A good position paper will not only provide facts but also make proposals for resolutions.
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  A. Choose anissue where there is a clear division of opinion and which is arguable with facts and inductive reasoning. B. You may choose an issue on which you have already formed an opinion. However, in writing about this issue you must examine your opinion of the issue critically. C. Prior to writing your position paper, define and limit your issue carefully. Social issues are complex with multiple solutions. D. Narrow the topic of your position paper to something that is manageable. E. Research your issue thoroughly, consulting experts and obtaining primary documents. F. Consider feasibility, cost-effectiveness and political/social climate when evaluating possible
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  THEFOLLOWINGSTRUCTURE IS TYPICALOFAPOSITION PAPER: I. Anintroduction A. Identification of the issue B. Statement of the position II. The body A. Background information B. Supporting evidence or facts C. A discussion of both sides of the issue III. A conclusion A. Suggested courses of action B. Possible solutions
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  INTRODUCTION The introduction shouldclearly identify the issue and state the author’s position. It should be written in a way that catches the reader’s attention
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  BODY The body ofthe position paper may contain several paragraphs. Each paragraph should present an idea or main concept that clarifies a portion of the position statement and is supported by evidence or facts. Evidence can be primary source quotations, statistical data, interviews with experts, and indisputable dates or events. Evidence should lead, through inductive reasoning, to the main concept or idea presented in the paragraph. The body may begin with some background
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  CONCLUSION The conclusion shouldsummarize the main concepts and ideas and reinforce, without repeating, the introduction or body of the paper. It could include suggested courses of action and possible solutions.
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  WHATARETHE ISSUES INWHICHA POSITION PAPER MAY BE EFFECTIVELY USED IN OUR PRESENT SOCIETY? 1. Social Issues 2. Educational Issues 3. Technology 4. Media 5. Relationships 6. War and Peace 7. Environmental Issues 8. Politics
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  1. SOCIALISSUES Example. What isthe cause of the increase in child obesity?(cause)
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  2. EDUCATIONALISSUES Example. Does addingyear to the high school really improve learning?(fact)
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  3. TECHNOLOGY Example Textbooks shouldbe replaced by iPad and online resources.(policy)
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  4. MEDIA Example Does thenews from ABS CBN bias? (fact)
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  5. RELATIONSHIPS Example What arethe causes of having broken family?(cause)
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  6. WARANDPEACE Example War isnot really the solution to achieved peace.
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  7. ENVIRONMENTALISSUES Example What arethe cause of flash flood?
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  8. POLITICS Example Some ofthe government leader are illegal drugs protector.(fact)
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  GROUPACTIVITY  With 5members  In ½ crosswise sheet of paper  Write 5 title of issues in which a position paper may be effectively used in our present society?
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  REFERENCES http://www.xavier.edu/library/students/documents/position_paper.p df