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Writing the position paper

DOH and DepEd on distributing condoms


to high school students
• Are you in favor of establishing the project to
address the said problem?
• What are the positive effects of this project?
• What problems could be brought about when the
project is fully implemented in our country?
What is a position paper?
• Devoted to a discussion of one side of an issue
• Tackles one significant issue of a community on which
the author takes a stand.
• CHALLENGE: Convince readers to take author’s
position
• Credible evidence needs to be presented
parts of the position paper
• Issue
• Argumentative thesis
• Claims
• Evidence
ISSUE
• Similar to topic sentence
• Central concept of contention
• Would have both negative and positive supporters
• Author would choose whether to take positive or
negative issue for the position paper
example

Topic: Dress Code


Issue: implementing a dress code in
school
Think of issues that can be subject of a
position paper
1. Recyclable bags
2. Tablets and smartphones
3. Freedom of information
4. Local tourism
5. Biofuel
STAND of the author

positive negative

An issue is developed into an


argumentative thesis that states
the stand of the author.
CLAIMs and evidences

Claims Evidence
• Statements that support • Proofs that strengthen the
the author’s stand author’s claims
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Cycling to Commute to work or school
Stand: in Favor
Claims: health benefits, saves money, environment-friendly
Thesis Statement: Cycling as a mode of transport should be
promoted since it has several health benefits. It can help save
non-renewable energy resource and can be financially rewarding.
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Implementing K to12 education in the Philippines
Stand: Against
Claims: Lack of Facilities, inadequacy of teacher training,
increased expenses of parents.
Thesis Statement:
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: Political dynasties
Stand: Against
Claims: Monopolized power in public offices, possibility of
corruption, crowding of democratic choices
Thesis Statement:
Given issue, stand, and claim
write a thesis statement
Issue: use of social media websites in school
Stand: In Favor
Claims: Speed in spreading news/announcements, possible
venue to air concerns, classroom applications
Thesis Statement:
DOH and DepEd on distributing condoms
to high school students
• What is your stand in this issue?
• Give the claims for your stand
• Write the thesis statement
Assignment (½ CW)
• Think of an issue on your daily life,
• Give your stand, and support it with your
claims.
• Write a thesis statement

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