Writing a Position Paper with outline and example

Writing a Position Paper
Sample Position Paper
Creating an Introduction
Creating the Body
Creating the Conclusion

1. Writing a Position Paper

2. Heading Introduction Body Conclusion

3. 01 Creating an Introduction of Position Paper Lessons 02 Creating the Body of Position Paper 03 Completing the Position Paper with Conclusion

4. What is a Position Paper?

5. Position Paper A position paper is an essay that expresses a position on an issue. It gives arguments that support the opinion of the writer based on the facts collected

6. Parts of Position Paper Introduction Body Conclusion

7. Heading Introduction Body Conclusion

8. Parts of Position Paper Introduction A. Thesis Statement 1. Topic 2. Major Argument 3. Evidence B. History or Background

9. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020)

10. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020) Topic Major Argument Evidence Background

11. Parts of Position Paper II. Body A. Describe the major argument B. Premises of opposing argument C. Minor Argument #1 1. Premises D. Minor Argument #2 1. Premises E. Minor Argument #3 1. Premises

12. Body A petition from Change.org to stop the K to 12 Program started even before the program was implemented, on May 20, 2015. The petition claims that the K to 12 Program will increase joblessness and depress wages, only bring additional burdens to Filipino youth and their parents, and worsen educational woes. On May 20, 2018, few weeks before the graduation of the Senior High School pioneers, Department of Education stated on their website that sentiments and questions on social media pertaining to the supposed plan to scrap the K to 12 Basic Education Program are clearly based on misinformation and lack of critical discernment. Philippine Business Education stated that Senior High School institution helps students prepare for tertiary education. Transition from High School to college will not be very difficult since Senior High School graduates already know what to expect in college education. Graduates are ready to join workforce because students of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track and Sports and Arts Track offers hands-on training and provides National Certificates (NCI and NCII) and Certificate of Competency (COC) enabling them to be more employable, productive, and flexible to the changing requirement of the industry. Senior High School also proposes skill competency in the global job market. The institution has improved mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence that can be taken within two years to master a field and enhance students’ skill.

13. Body A petition from Change.org to stop the K to 12 Program started even before the program was implemented, on May 20, 2015. The petition claims that the K to 12 Program will increase joblessness and depress wages, only bring additional burdens to Filipino youth and their parents, and worsen educational woes. On May 20, 2018, few weeks before the graduation of the Senior High School pioneers, Department of Education stated on their website that sentiments and questions on social media pertaining to the supposed plan to scrap the K to 12 Basic Education Program are clearly based on misinformation and lack of critical discernment. Philippine Business Education stated that Senior High School institution helps students prepare for tertiary education. Transition from High School to college will not be very difficult since Senior High School graduates already know what to expect in college education. Graduates are ready to join workforce because students of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track and Sports and Arts Track offers hands-on training and provides National Certificates (NCI and NCII) and Certificate of Competency (COC) enabling them to be more employable, productive, and flexible to the changing requirement of the industry. Senior High School also proposes skill competency in the global job market. The institution has improved mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence that can be taken within two years to master a field and enhance students’ skill. Description of major argument Opposing argument Minor argument #1 Minor argument #2 Minor argument #3

14. Parts of Position Paper III. Conclusion A. Major argument B. Major o pposing a rgument C. Summary of minor arguments D. Call for action

15. Conclusion Some parties appeals to cancel the Senior High School institution and there are some who strongly supports its implementation. For the latter, Senior High School helps the students be prepared for tertiary level, ready to join workforce, and skill competent in the global job market. Senior High School institution has been implemented and practiced now for six years. Removing it and returning to 10-year Basic Education Program will only bring chaos. Instead of antagonizing the program, it is best to support it and help improve its implementation. Supporting the graduates whether they choose to further their education or enter the world of work will help them boost their confidence and be successful individual in future.

16. Conclusion Some parties appeals to cancel the Senior High School institution and there are some who strongly supports its implementation. For the latter, Senior High School helps the students be prepared for tertiary level, ready to join workforce, and skill competent in the global job market. Senior High School institution has been implemented and practiced now for six years. Removing it and returning to 10-year Basic Education Program will only bring chaos. Instead of antagonizing the program, it is best to support it and help improve its implementation. Supporting the graduates whether they choose to further their education or enter the world of work will help them boost their confidence and be successful individual in future. Call for action Opposing argument Major argument Summary of 3 minor arguments

17. Issues in school, community and country Social Media Legalization of Divorce Giving Homework to Students Smoking Bullying

18. Reflect How can your knowledge in creating a position paper help you defend your argument?

19. Quiz #2 Answer the following questions. Write your answer on ¼ sheet of yellow paper.

20. It is an essay that expresses a position on an issue. The part in a position paper where you introduce the thesis statement, history and background. The part of a position paper where you briefly describe the major arguments and support your minor arguments with premises. The part in the position paper where you provide call for action. The argument that contradicts the main argument of position paper.

21. Creating Introduction 01

22. Heading Introduction Body Conclusion

23. Parts of Position Paper Introduction A. Thesis Statement 1. Topic 2. Major Argument 3. Evidence B. History or Background

24. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020)

25. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020) Thesis Statement Background

26. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020)

27. Introduction Senior High School institution should not be removed from the new curriculum. It has been and will keep offering practical benefits to new graduates. Senior High School is the additional two years of secondary education which was implemented on (2016) to make sure that high school graduate is equipped for work, entrepreneurship, or higher education. The Senior High School fall under seven core curriculum: Languages, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences; and three Academic Tracks: Academics, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and Sports and Arts. The Academic track includes three strands: Business, Accountancy, Management (BAM); Humanities, Education, Social Sciences (HESS); and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM). Deped Tagbilran (2020) Topic Major Argument Evidence Background

28. Practice Create a thesis statement for the following topics.

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30. PERFORMANCE TASK Create an introduction for your position paper.

31. Issues in school, community and country Social Media Legalization of Divorce Giving Homework to Students Smoking Bullying

32. Heading Introduction

33. Rubric for Introduction of Position Paper Thesis Statement: Thesis statement is argumentative and has evidence. 20 History and Background: 2-3 references about background or reference is provided with citation. 20 Convention: Paper follows correct grammar and sentence structure 5 Timeliness: Paper is submitted on time. 5 TOTAL 50

34. Creating the Body 02

35. Heading Introduction Body Conclusion

36. Parts of Position Paper II. Body A. Describe the major argument B. Premises of opposing argument C. Minor Argument #1 1. Premises D. Minor Argument #2 1. Premises E. Minor Argument #3 1. Premises

37. Body A petition from Change.org to stop the K to 12 Program started even before the program was implemented, on May 20, 2015. The petition claims that the K to 12 Program will increase joblessness and depress wages, only bring additional burdens to Filipino youth and their parents, and worsen educational woes. On May 20, 2018, few weeks before the graduation of the Senior High School pioneers, Department of Education stated on their website that sentiments and questions on social media pertaining to the supposed plan to scrap the K to 12 Basic Education Program are clearly based on misinformation and lack of critical discernment. Philippine Business Education stated that Senior High School institution helps students prepare for tertiary education. Transition from High School to college will not be very difficult since Senior High School graduates already know what to expect in college education. Graduates are ready to join workforce because students of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track and Sports and Arts Track offers hands-on training and provides National Certificates (NCI and NCII) and Certificate of Competency (COC) enabling them to be more employable, productive, and flexible to the changing requirement of the industry. Senior High School also proposes skill competency in the global job market. The institution has improved mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence that can be taken within two years to master a field and enhance students’ skill.

38. Body A petition from Change.org to stop the K to 12 Program started even before the program was implemented, on May 20, 2015. The petition claims that the K to 12 Program will increase joblessness and depress wages, only bring additional burdens to Filipino youth and their parents, and worsen educational woes. On May 20, 2018, few weeks before the graduation of the Senior High School pioneers, Department of Education stated on their website that sentiments and questions on social media pertaining to the supposed plan to scrap the K to 12 Basic Education Program are clearly based on misinformation and lack of critical discernment. Philippine Business Education stated that Senior High School institution helps students prepare for tertiary education. Transition from High School to college will not be very difficult since Senior High School graduates already know what to expect in college education. Graduates are ready to join workforce because students of Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track and Sports and Arts Track offers hands-on training and provides National Certificates (NCI and NCII) and Certificate of Competency (COC) enabling them to be more employable, productive, and flexible to the changing requirement of the industry. Senior High School also proposes skill competency in the global job market. The institution has improved mathematical, scientific, and linguistic competence that can be taken within two years to master a field and enhance students’ skill. Description of major argument Opposing argument Minor argument #1 Minor argument #2 Minor argument #3

39. PERFORMANCE TASK Add the body of your position paper.

40. Rubric for the B ody o f Position Paper Description of the major argument 15 Opposing argument 10 Minor Arguments 15 Convention: Paper follows correct grammar and sentence structure 5 Timeliness: Paper is submitted on time. 5 TOTAL 50

41. Completing the Position Paper with Conclusion 03

42. Heading Introduction Body Conclusion

43. Parts of Position Paper III. Conclusion A. Major argument B. Major o pposing a rgument C. Summary of minor arguments D. Call for action

44. Conclusion Some parties appeals to cancel the Senior High School institution and there are some who strongly supports its implementation. For the latter, Senior High School helps the students be prepared for tertiary level, ready to join workforce, and skill competent in the global job market. Senior High School institution has been implemented and practiced now for six years. Removing it and returning to 10-year Basic Education Program will only bring chaos. Instead of antagonizing the program, it is best to support it and help improve its implementation. Supporting the graduates whether they choose to further their education or enter the world of work will help them boost their confidence and be successful individual in future.

45. Conclusion Some parties appeals to cancel the Senior High School institution and there are some who strongly supports its implementation. For the latter, Senior High School helps the students be prepared for tertiary level, ready to join workforce, and skill competent in the global job market. Senior High School institution has been implemented and practiced now for six years. Removing it and returning to 10-year Basic Education Program will only bring chaos. Instead of antagonizing the program, it is best to support it and help improve its implementation. Supporting the graduates whether they choose to further their education or enter the world of work will help them boost their confidence and be successful individual in future. Call for action Opposing argument Major argument Summary of 3 minor arguments

46. PERFORMANCE TASK Complete your Position Paper with a conclusion

47. Rubric for Conclusion of Position Paper Summary 10 Call f or Action 30 Convention: Paper follows correct grammar and sentence structure 5 Timeliness: Paper is submitted on time. 5 TOTAL 50

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