POSITION PAPER.ppt

for class discussion and other related teaching activities that would help the learners

1. POSITION PAPER

2. Desired Learning Outcome:
•To know and understand the use of
the position paper
•For the students to be able to write
a position paper
•Discuss the documentation style

3. •Definition of the position paper
•Elements of a good position paper
•Guidelines in making the position
paper
•Format and documentation style
OVERVIEW

4. PositionPaper-isadetailedreportthat
recommendsacourseofaction
-Isadiplomaticstatementofapositionona
certainissue.
-itisatoolusedtoclarifyaposition,provide
ideasfornegotiation,examineallsidesofthe
issueandpracticewrittendiplomacy.
-itisanessaythatpresentsanopinionabout
anissue.
-itsfunctionistopresentapositionunderlying
asubjectorissue.
-itisalsousedtoadvocatethereaderonan
argumentorposition

5. Use and Importance of a Position
Paper
TopresentpositionuponwhichStaffmaybased
theirdecision
Toargue,convince,advocatereaderofacourseof
action
Why?
- Toexpressonesideastogiveexplanationto
existingproblems
- Toconvincethatapolicyoractionmustor
mustnotbeadoptedwiththeintentofimprovingthe
organization.

6. Guidelines in making the position paper
Becarefulnottoofferameredescriptionofthe
topic.Thebestpositionpaperwillbethosethat
define,analyzeandcriticallyaddresstheissueunder
investigation.Youshouldbemindfulwhetherthereis
sufficientmaterialavailabletowriteapositionpaper
thatiscriticallydocumentedandmakesaconvincing
statementregardingthetopicofyourchoice.

7. Alltopicsmustbeapprovedbytheinstructors
Beforeyoucanbeginyourresearch.Studentsare
stronglyurgedtodeveloptheirtopicsin
consultationwiththeinstructor.Youmustprovide
scrupulousdocumentationforfactualassertion,
providereferencesforopinionsattributedtoothers,
whetherthroughdirectquotationorparaphrasing.
Anyformofplagiarismwillresultwillresultin
receivinganFforthepositionpaper.

8. Thewriterofthepositionpaperpresents
convincingevidencetosupporthis/herpointof
view,whileaddressingandarguingagainstthe
argumentspresentedbytheopposingside.This
discussionifframedfromacademicperspective
andnotsimplybasedonpersonalopinion.
YouwillfollowtheAPAformatorstyleof
documentation.

9. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
•Introduction
•Discussion
•Conclusion
• Include ‘References’ after last page
of ‘Conclusion’ . It should be SEPARATE
page!!

10. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
•Introduction
–GeneralStatementaboutthetopic
–ThesisStatement
•Ex1.Thispaperarguesthatlesbiansandgays
shouldbeacceptedinthemilitaryservice.
•Ex2.Thecentralthemeofthispaperisbasedon
theassertionthatflagraisingsshouldonlybe
conductedevery…
•Ex3.IwillarguethatChinaisnotathreattoAsia…

11. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
•Introduction
–General Statement about the topic/Purpose
–Thesis Statement (Argument)
–Essay Map
•Ex 1 . This paper will firstly discuss the emergence of
China as a hegemonic state in Asia. This will be followed
by a discussion on why China is not a threat in Asia and
lastly the paper commends how China’s growth should be
perceived by its neighbouring countries.

12. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
Introduction
General Statement about the topic/Purpose
Thesis Statement
Essay Map
Ex 2 . This paper will discuss the three reasons why
lesbians and gays should be accepted in the military
service. First reason that will be discussed is that
acceptance of lesbian and gays will bring about _____
in the service. Second argument that will be presented
is that the acceptance of L & G will allow _______.

13. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
•Discussion
–Discuss the essay map you
have written in the
Introduction
–Each paragraph should
contain a topic sentence,
followed by supporting
sentences
–Ex. Para 1-Topic sentence
Supporting
sentences
Para 2 -Topic sentence
Supporting
sentences
… and so on
•NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT –
ARGUMENTS YOU RAISED
SHOULD BE SUPPORTED
WITH RELIABLE SOURCES!!!
Examples:
…This argument is ably
supported by the study
conducted by the Institute of
_____.
According to Dr. Phil of the
College of ____
In an interview made
_____

14. Format and Content of a
Position Paper
•Conclusion
–Summary
–General statement
–Ex 1. In conclusion, the three reasons cited in
this study namely growth, equality and balance
brought about by the emergence of China as a
hegemonic state clearly indicate why China
should not be perceived as a threat to Asia…

15. Format and Content of a Position
Paper
Conclusion
Summary
General statement
Ex 2. This paper discussed the three reasons
why flag raisings should only be conducted
every ____. These reason were ______,
_______ and ______. The reasons cited in this
study point out that flag raisings conducted
every ______ is not _____ and would lead only
to _______.

16. Summary
•Position Paper
–Toexpressonesideastogiveexplanationto
existingproblems
–Toconvincethatapolicyoractionmustor
mustnotbeadoptedwiththeintentof
improvingtheorganization.
•Parts: Introduction ( Gen. Statement, Thesis Statement, Essay
Map), Body and Conclusion

17. Format of the position paper
I.Title page
II.Abstract
III.Page for the seminar members
IV.Table of contents
V.Acknowledgement
VI.Disclaimer
Disposition Form
Subject to Letter
Position paper
VII.Appendices
Annex “A” will be the bibliography

18. Plagiarismisdefinedininthe1995Random
HouseCompactUnabridgedDictionary,istheuse
orcloseimitationofthelanguageandthoughtsof
anotherauthorandtherepresentationofthemas
one’sownoriginalwork.Withinacademia,
plagiarismbystudents,professororresearchers
isconsideredacademicdishonestyoracademic
fraudandoffendersaresubjecttoacademic
censureuptoandincludingexpulsion

19. •Position Paper
•(This is an essaythat presents a
stand/positionabout an issue.
•A position paper is a kind of academic
writingin which the student researchesa
controversial issueand writes a paper that
explainshis/her stand or viewpointon it.
•It is an essential tool for social change.)

20. •Purpose of the position paper
•(The purpose of a position paper is to
generate support on an issue. It describes
a position on an issue and the rational for
that position. The position paper is based
on facts that provide a solid foundation for
your argument. In the position paper you
should:
•Use evidence to support your position,
such as statistical evidence or dates and
events.

21. •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.)
•Goal of the position paper

22. •#StandWithMe (Group Activity)
•In a small group, the students will tackle
the following issues and the positions that
they believe are discussed regarding
these issues. They will try to find the
positions that are for and against each
issue. They will discuss what they feel
about these issues and what are their
positions regarding each one.

23. •Should cell phones be banned in schools?
•Spanking Children as a Form of Discipline
•Who makes a better leader: someone
who is loved, or someone who is feared?
•Is good education a right or a privilege?

24. Thank you and
Good day