Gerona Junior College

Poblacion 3, Gerona, Tarlac

Senior High School Department
Tel No. 931-3673
Strand: Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
Subject: English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Subject Teacher: Rey Mark E. Bacsa
Task: Mini-Transfer 2

Requirement Number: 04 Date: _________________________

Type of paper: Draft of Position Paper

_______________________________________
Title
Introduction
Paragraph 1: Identification of the issue
 It should be written in a way that catches the reader’s attention (it can be a rhetorical question,
quotation, prophecy, proverbs/saying, or lyrics of a song – as long as connected to the issue)

Paragraph 2: Background information

 Discuss some background information on the issue/main topic

Paragraph 3: Statement of the position

 Short description of the issue/main topic.
 Short explanation, interpretation, analysis, or generalization.
 You should clearly identify the issue and state the authors’ position.
Body
Paragraph 4: Supporting evidence or facts to Reason 1
 Present an idea or main (this is your reason 1) 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.
 End your paragraph by giving an interpretation, analysis, or generalization to the presented reason and
evidence.
Paragraph 5: Supporting evidence or facts to Reason 2
 Present an idea or main (this is your reason 2) 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.
 End your paragraph by giving an interpretation, analysis, or generalization to the presented reason and
evidence.
Paragraph 6: Supporting evidence or facts to Reason 3
 Present an idea or main (this is your reason 3) 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.
 End your paragraph by giving an interpretation, analysis, or generalization to the presented reason and
evidence.
Paragraph 7: Counter Argument - A discussion of both sides of the issue
 Should incorporate a discussion of both sides of the issue.
Conclusion
Paragraph 8: Suggested courses of action
 Should summarize the main concepts and ideas and reinforce, without repeating, the introduction or
body of the paper.
Paragraph 9: Possible solutions
 It could include suggested courses of action and possible solutions.

Authors’ Name: _____________________________________________

References:
APA . . .
 Rubric on Writing Position Paper
Criteria Poor 1 Fair 2 Good 3 Excellent 4-5
Introduction The paper does not
The paper gives The paper gives clear The paper gives a
of the topic give background
limited and and accurate clear, accurate, and
information on the
inadequate background thorough discussion
issue. background information on the on the issue.
information on the issue.
issue. (The
evaluator can point
out a few missing
details).
Statement of The paper has no The paper has a The paper’s thesis The thesis
the thesis thesis. thesis, but the clearly indicates the comprehensively
(writer’s writer’s position is position on the issue. summarizes the paper
position on not clear. by clearly stating the
the issue) writer’s position and
giving an overview of
the body’s content
Presentation The paper is one The paper The paper is able to The paper presents
of the sided: it does not inadequately present and refute the and refutes all
opposing present or refute thepresents the most important opposing arguments
viewpoint opposing positionopposing viewpoint arguments of the thoroughly and
and its arguments. some important opposing side. convincingly.
arguments are
missing, or some
arguments are not
successfully refuted.
Arguments Arguments are Some of the Most ofAll the supporting
supporting unclear and arguments are clear supporting arguments
arguments are clearly
the thesis unsupported. and adequately are clear and
stated and backed up
supported. adequately supported.
by a variety of
evidence. The paper
also makes good,
balanced use of both
logical and emotional
appeals.
Timeliness Submits 3 or more Submits 2 days after Submits 1 day after Submits on time and
and neatness days after the due the due date. The the due date. Practices very neat.
date. The paper is paper has erasures. neatness.
topsy-turvy.
Grammar and Paper has a lot of Paper has a few Most of the paper is Paper has no errors in
mechanics errors in grammar errors in grammar written following grammar and
and mechanics. and mechanics correct grammar and mechanics.
mechanics.
Source The paper does not There are occasional The source citation All sources are cited
citation and cite sources. The errors in the source and reference list are and documented
documentatio reference list is citation and the mostly accurate. using the correct
n carelessly done. reference list. format.