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Position Paper

A position paper aims to convince readers of the author's stance on a controversial issue. It clearly defines the issue, states the author's position, and provides a convincing argument with evidence. The tone should be reasonable to build trust with readers who may disagree. A strong position paper presents background on the issue, discusses multiple perspectives, and suggests actions or solutions in the conclusion.

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Position Paper

A position paper aims to convince readers of the author's stance on a controversial issue. It clearly defines the issue, states the author's position, and provides a convincing argument with evidence. The tone should be reasonable to build trust with readers who may disagree. A strong position paper presents background on the issue, discusses multiple perspectives, and suggests actions or solutions in the conclusion.

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What is Position paper?


 is a report or paper where usually
the author feel strongly about the
issues he/she address, and he/she
strive to convince readers to accept
his/her opinions as valid and
reasonable.
What is the Purpose?
 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.
 To achieve this end, position papers typically
include the following features:
a well-defined, controversial issue; a clear
position on the issue; a convincing argument; and
a reasonable tone. Furthermore, position papers
will often attempt to make use of emotional
appeals as well as intellectual appeals to
sway an audience.
1.WELL-DEFINED, CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE
Although the issue addressed in the position
paper may be complex, it should be carefully
defined so that readers understand exactly what
is at stake and why the issue is important.
 Moreover, the issue must not be only controversial
but also arguable. Some issues upon which there is
considerable debate are not arguable because they
can
either be resolved by fact or are so deeply rooted in
belief that they are impervious to fact or reason.
For example, arguing over which river is the longest
in the world is pointless because the answer is a
simple matter of fact that can be easily demonstrated.
2. CLEAR POSITION ON THE ISSUE
 A position paper makes explicit the opinion it

advocates by announcing it directly in a


thesis statement, which may appear at any point
in the essay.
3. CONVINCING ARGUMENT

 A position paper does not merely assert an


opinion; it also presents an argument
designed to persuade readers that the
opinion is valid and reasonable.
 Ideally, readers should be so impressed by the
argument that they willingly give up their own
opinions and adopt the writer’s.
 Arguments are rarely that convincing, however.
It is more realistic to expect that readers might be
persuaded to accept the legitimacy of the writer’s
position on the issue and to adjust their
own opinion to accommodate what they have
learned.
4. REASONABLE TONE
 In debating controversial issues, writers

naturally assume that their readers will either


disagree with them or be skeptical. Because
they seek to build bridges between their own
opinions and those of others, writers of position
papers typically adopt a tone that will be
perceived as reasonable and trustworthy.
In Position 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.
Evaluate possible solutions and
suggest courses of action.
 Examine the strengths and
weaknesses of your position.
STRUCTURE OF POSITION PAPER:

An introduction
• Identification of the issue
• Statement of the position
STRUCTURE OF POSITION PAPER:
The body
• Background information
• Supporting evidence or facts
• A discussion of both sides
of the issue
STRUCTURE OF POSITION PAPER:

A Conclusion
• Suggested courses of action
• Possible solutions
The introduction should clearly
identify the issue and state the
author’s position. It should be
written in a way that catches the
reader’s attention.
The body of the 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. experts, and
indisputable dates or events.
 Evidence can be primary
source quotations, statistical data,
interviews with experts,
and indisputable dates
or events.
 The body may begin with
some background information
and should incorporate a
discussion of both sides of the
issue.
 The conclusion should
summarize 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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