This is an example of an academic text that is mostly used in academic and professional field.

Is an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity.

Position papers are published in academia, in politics, in law and other domains.

Is a common type of academic argument writing assignment.

Position Paper is written before reading about and discussing a particular issue.

A position paper can be used in different fields of profession.

The goal of a position paper is to convince the audience that the opinion presented is valid and worth listening to.

The central goal of writing a position paper is to only to state and defend your position on the issue.

It is considered as the subject or the main topic of the talk while a viewpoint or stand is the chosen side or point of the writer.

In taking a side on an issue, you have to establish the agreeability of a topic that interests you.

It is necessary that you analyze the issue and its arguments. You have to also do some research to develop and support your chosen subject matter. It would also be helpful that you consider the pros and cons of the issue to better defend and support your stand.

As you support your stand, you cannot use supporting evidence such as factual knowledge, statistical inferences, developed opinions, and other supporting ideas that are from accumulated facts.

It is a detailed way of beginning your stand on your paper. Its purpose is to clearly state and logically provide orders of your stand.

It can also be helpful to arrange and group your notes based on their categories and points.

Close reading and note-taking can be good tools for your chosen topic to be evident and comprehensive.

Is a way where we give suggestions on what they can do to be involved and better understand the issue and stand of the writer.

Reflect on your arguments after you have proceeded to your paper.

By providing your arguments and course of action, you are establishing a deeper understanding of your topic

Your arguments should be connected to your stand and viewpoints.

Present an attention-grabbing introduction

Definition and background

Thesis Statement

Argument and Evidence

The goal of the statements in this part is to convince the writers through your supporting evidence and arguments

Gist of the entire paper

Asking a question that challengers the audience/course of action.

Using a quotation

Asking rhetorical question