Writing a Position Paper - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

# Which Is Better? ## Facebook Vs. Twitter Vs. Instagram # Today's Lesson: - Definition of Position Paper - Steps and Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper - General Outline - Tips in Writing # Writing A Position Paper # What is a Position Paper? A kind of academic writing in which the writer...

# Which Is Better? ## Facebook Vs. Twitter Vs. Instagram # Today's Lesson: - Definition of Position Paper - Steps and Guidelines in Writing a Position Paper - General Outline - Tips in Writing # Writing A Position Paper # What is a Position Paper? A kind of academic writing in which the writer researches a controversial issue and writes a paper explaining his/her stand or viewpoint on it. - Describes a position on an issue and the rationale for that position. - Purpose is to generate support on an issue - Based on facts that provide a solid foundation for an argument. # Steps in Writing 1. Choose a Topic for your paper 2. Conduct Research 3. Challenge your own topic 4. Collect Supporting Evidence 4. Create an Outline # General Guidelines 1. Use evidence to support your position, such as statistical evidence or dates and events. 2. Validate your position with authoritative references or primary source quotations. 3. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your position 4. Evaluate possible solutions and suggest courses of action. # General Outline 1. Introduction - Identification of the issue - Statement of the position 2. Development (Body) - Background information - Supporting evidence or facts - Discussion of both sides of the issue 3. Conclusion - Summary of main concepts and ideas - Suggested courses of action - Possible solution # Tips in Writing: - Don't be afraid to be argumentative - Look at all sides of the issue and base your position on a thorough examination of all the relevant evidence. - Convince the reader that you have critically read the text or analyzed the issue. - Express your thoughts clearly and concisely - Use vivid verbs, concrete nouns.