POSITION PAPER

Guidelines for Writing the Position Paper:

1. Values Communicated
a. Logical Thinking
b. Objective expression of ideas
c. Balance assignments of conflicting opinion
2. Modes of Reasoning
a. Inductive
Inductive reasoning derives a generalization
from specific examples and situations. Through an
organized presentation of factual evidence and proofs,
the reader is convinced of the soundness of the
arguments that lead to a well-founded general
conclusion.
 b. Deductive
Deductive reasoning proceeds
from a general statement that leads
to particular or specific inferences.
3. Qualities of a Convincing
Position Paper
a. Contains a clear proposition or
statement that must be defended
b. Assesses conflicting opinions or
opposing views on the issue.
c. takes a firm stand on the issue.
d. List arguments in an organized
manner to defend the stand.
e. Presents factual evidence or
proofs to support each argument.