EAPP Position Paper PDF

POSITION PAPER EAPP  What is POSITION PAPER?  A type of academic writing in which the author represents his or her position on a debatable issue and defends or supports it with evidence. FACTUAL STATEMENT-information that can be proved true through objective evidence...

POSITION PAPER EAPP  What is POSITION PAPER?  A type of academic writing in which the author represents his or her position on a debatable issue and defends or supports it with evidence. FACTUAL STATEMENT-information that can be proved true through objective evidence. OPINION- a belief, judgment, or conclusion that cannot be objectively proved true and is open to questions.  What is the purpose of POSITION PAPER?  Generate support on an issue – STRENGHTS and WEAKNESSES of the author’s opinion.  Declare a “position” on a certain matter or an issue.  To convince or persuade others to take that side of an issue or matter.  CLAIM Isa statement that reflects that writer’s position about a topic.  COUNTERCLAIM -is the argument (or one of the arguments) that negates or opposes your thesis. “The opposing view is that…,” “Some people think…,”Some may say that…,” “Others may believe…,”  ASSERTION - Aredeclarative sentences that claim something is true about something else. THREE TYPES OF CLAIMS  CLAIMS OF FACT- are pieces of information which are grounded on reliable authority such as science and history. Example: Capital punishment does not deter crimes. THREE TYPES OF CLAIMS  CLAIMS OF POLICY- are specific statements on procedures or laws that need to be modified based on certain or conditions. Example: Death penalty should not be legalized in the country. THREE TYPES OF CLAIMS  CLAIMSOF VALUE- are pieces of information that are focused on relative judgment such as goodness or badness, and these are addressed based on standards. Example: Death penalty is inhumane.  VALUES COMMUNICATED IN POSITION PAPER LOGICAL THINKING-process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion.  VALUES COMMUNICATED IN POSITION PAPER OBJECTIVE EXPRESSION OF IDEAS- expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceive without distortion, personal feeling, prejudices interpretations.  VALUES COMMUNICATED IN POSITION PAPER BALANCED ASSIGNMENTS OF CONFLICTING OPINIONS-use of language, shifting from the opposing argument to supporting argument and expressing both the arguments and the counter arguments.  MODES OF REASONING DEDUCTIVE –proceeds from a general statement that leads to particular or specific inferences. Example: The Administrative Assistant position requires Civil Service Eligibility. I am a Professional Civil Service Eligible, so I am qualified for the said position.  MODES OF REASONING INDUCTIVE –derives a generalization from specific examples an situations. Example: I am a Professional Civil Service Passer. The Administrative Assistant position requires Civil Service Eligibility. Therefore, I am qualified for the said position.  How to write a position paper? I. Introduction A. Introduce the topic B. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important C. Assert the thesis(our view of issue). II. Body A. Your Argument 1. Assert point #1 of your claims a. Give your educated and informed opinion b. Provide support/proof using more than one source(preferably three) 2. Assert point #1 of your claims a. Give your educated and informed opinion b. Provide support/proof using more than one source(preferably three) 3. Assert point #1 of your claims a. Give your educated and informed opinion b. Provide support/proof using more than one source(preferably three) B. Counter Argument 1. Summarize the counterclaims 2. Provide supporting information for counterclaims 3. Refute the counterclaims 4. Give evidence for argument III. Conclusion A. Restate your argument B. Provide a plan of action but do not introduce new information How to cite APA citation?  An APA (American Psychological Association) in-text citation consists of the author's last name and the year of publication (also known as the author-date system). If you're citing a specific part of a source, you should also include a locator such as a page number or timestamp. For example: (Smith, 2020, p. 170). Citations, which are called in-text citations, are included when you’re adding information from another individual’s work into your own project. These citations are short in length and are placed in the main part of your project, directly after the borrowed information. References are found at the end of your research project, usually on the last page. Included on this reference list page is the full information for any in-text citations found in the body of the project. These references are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name. Two forms of in-text citation Two forms of in-text citation Why is it important to include citations & references? Common ways students and scholars accidentally plagiarize: Common ways students and scholars accidentally plagiarize: DICTION  Refers to the choice of words for the expression of ideas; the construction, disposition, and application of words in your essay, with regard to clearness, accuracy, variety, etc.; mode of expression and language. PARAGRAPH Is a means of developing and framing an idea or impression. The divisions between paragraphs aren’t random, but indicate a shift in focus. GRAMMAR and SPELLING You must make certain that your paper is free from grammar and spelling mistakes. PLAGIARISM and ACADEMIC HONESTY Plagiarism is stealing someone else’s idea.