Issue – refers to the important topic or problem discussed in the paper
Argument – refers to the set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others
Evidence – refers to the facts or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid.
Claim or stand – refers to a demand or request for something considered one’s due.
POSITION PAPER / MANIFESTO
position paper presents the writer’s stand or viewpoint on a particular issue. Writing a position paper entails outlining arguments and proposing the course of action .
Munro (2019) defines Manifesto as a document or letter publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. It advances, but it a set of ideas, opinions, or views can also lay out a plan of action.
Munro (2019) defines Manifesto It is posted or distributed to the public that announces information such as the motive, reasoning, or demands of a person or group.
Topics of position papers or manifestoes are: political , artistic, scientific educational , professional , and technology .
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.