Q4: Position Paper

Question 1

It is an essay that expresses a position on an issue.

Answer 1

position paper

Question 2

It gives arguments that support the opinion of the writer based on the facts collected.

Answer 2

position paper

Question 3

Kinds of Position Paper

Answer 3

1. Expositive
2. Comparative
3. Evaluative
4. Constructive

Question 4

It consists of summarizing or setting out the ideas or arguments of a given philosopher/ scholar in order to help the reader to understand the material.

Answer 4

expositive position paper

Question 5

It involves arguing for or against a certain interpretation of a concept, philosophy, principles, or theories by showing that this interpretation is more or less consistent with other writings by the same philosopher, writer, scholar.

Answer 5

expositive position paper

Question 6

True or False

An expositive position paper asserts or falsifies an interpretation based on a particular viewpoint.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

It defends the similarities and differences between positions.

Answer 7

comparative position paper

Question 8

It may answer the following questions:
* How are positions X and Y similar, and how to do they differ?
* What is the relationship between the arguments for X and Y?
* How are A and B compared based on someone’s thinking?

Answer 8

comparative position paper

Question 9

It assesses the merit, or relative merit, of one or more case, positions or arguments.

Answer 9

evaluative position paper

Question 10

It considers the following questions:
* “Is position P plausible?”
* “Is P more or less plausible than Q?”
* “Is the argument for P strong?”
* “Is the argument for P stronger or weaker than the argument for Q?”

Answer 10

evaluative position paper

Question 11

It proposes what should be done or believed in.

Answer 11

constructive position paper

Question 12

The questions it considers are less directly concerned with pre-existing positions or arguments.

Answer 12

constructive position paper

Question 13

Kind of position paper

Schools should preserve the full-online learning modality even after the pandemic.

Answer 13

constructive

Question 14

Kind of position paper

Schools should consider the students’ welfare in deciding the learning modality.

Answer 14

constructive

Question 15

Kind of position paper

The pandemic has done more harm than good.

Answer 15

evaluative

Question 16

Kind of position paper

The COVID-19 pandemic has subtle advantages which surpass the challenges.

Answer 16

evaluative

Question 17

Kind of position paper

Science and art are different in terms of function but the same in application.

Answer 17

comparative

Question 18

Kind of position paper

Liars and thieves may be similar but not entirely the same.

Answer 18

comparative

Question 19

Kind of position paper

The sensorimotor stage is not purely the ‘first’ way of learning but rather a cyclical step towards mastering certain skills.

Answer 19

expositive

Question 20

Kind of position paper

Journaling can benefit someone who has mental health problems.

Answer 20

expositive

Question 21

Kind of position paper

Revenge procrastination is applicable to all ages.

Answer 21

expositive

Question 22

Components of the introduction

Answer 22

• Introduction of the topic
• Background of the issue
• Thesis statement

Question 23

Components of the body

Answer 23

• Opposing arguments
• Supporting arguments

Question 24

Conclusion

Answer 24

• Restatement of both arguments
• Restatement of the thesis statement
• Call for Action