1. POSITION PAPER
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2. Desired Learning Outcome:
To know and understand the use of the position paper
For the students to be able to write a position paper
Discuss the documentation style
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3. References: 1. Methods of Research by Jose F Calderon, EdD Cybrary
Homepageuhwo.hawaii.edu/writing/position.htm
Lectures of CPT HATE of AFOS
Webster’s Universal English Dictionary, Geddes
& Grosset, David Dale House, New Lanark,
Scotland, 2006 5

4. OVERVIEW Definition of the position paper
Elements of a good position paper
Guidelines in making the position paper
Format and documentation style
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5. Is a diplomatic statement of a position on a certain issue.
Position Paper - is a detailed report that recommends a course of action
Is a diplomatic statement of a position on a certain issue.
it is a tool used to clarify a position, provide ideas for negotiation, examine all sides of the issue and practice written diplomacy.
it is an essay that presents an opinion about an issue.
its function is to present a position underlying a subject or issue.
it is also used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
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6. Use and Importance of a Position Paper
To present position upon which Staff may based their decision
To argue, convince, advocate reader of a course of action
Why?
- To express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems
- To convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving the organization.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

7. Guidelines in making the position paper
Be careful not to offer a mere description of the topic. The best position paper will be those that define, analyze and critically address the issue under investigation. You should be mindful whether there is sufficient material available to write a position paper that is critically documented and makes a convincing statement regarding the topic of your choice.
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8. All topics must be approved by the instructors
Before you can begin your research. Students are strongly urged to develop their topics in consultation with the instructor. You must provide scrupulous documentation for factual assertion, provide references for opinions attributed to others, whether through direct quotation or paraphrasing. Any form of plagiarism will result will result in receiving an F for the position paper.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

9. You will follow the APA format or style of documentation.
The writer of the position paper presents convincing evidence to support his/her point of view, while addressing and arguing against the arguments presented by the opposing side. This discussion if framed from academic perspective and not simply based on personal opinion.
You will follow the APA format or style of documentation.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

10. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
Include ‘References’ after last page of ‘Conclusion’ . It should be SEPARATE page!!
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11. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Introduction
General Statement about the topic
Thesis Statement
Ex 1. This paper argues that lesbians and gays should be accepted in the military service.
Ex 2. The central theme of this paper is based on the assertion that flag raisings should only be conducted every …
Ex 3. I will argue that China is not a threat to Asia…
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12. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Introduction
General Statement about the topic/Purpose
Thesis Statement (Argument)
Essay Map
Ex 1 . This paper will firstly discuss the emergence of China as a hegemonic state in Asia. This will be followed by a discussion on why China is not a threat in Asia and lastly the paper commends how China’s growth should be perceived by its neighbouring countries.
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13. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Introduction
General Statement about the topic/Purpose
Thesis Statement
Essay Map
Ex 2 . This paper will discuss the three reasons why lesbians and gays should be accepted in the military service. First reason that will be discussed is that acceptance of lesbian and gays will bring about _____ in the service. Second argument that will be presented is that the acceptance of L & G will allow _______.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

14. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Discussion
Discuss the essay map you have written in the Introduction
Each paragraph should contain a topic sentence, followed by supporting sentences
Ex. Para 1- Topic sentence
Supporting sentences
Para 2 -Topic sentence
… and so on
NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT – ARGUMENTS YOU RAISED SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WITH RELIABLE SOURCES!!!
Examples:
…This argument is ably supported by the study conducted by the Institute of _____.
According to Dr. Phil of the College of ____
In an interview made _____
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15. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Conclusion
Summary
General statement
Ex 1. In conclusion, the three reasons cited in this study namely growth, equality and balance brought about by the emergence of China as a hegemonic state clearly indicate why China should not be perceived as a threat to Asia…
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16. Format and Content of a Position Paper
Conclusion
Summary
General statement
Ex 2. This paper discussed the three reasons why flag raisings should only be conducted every ____. These reason were ______, _______ and ______. The reasons cited in this study point out that flag raisings conducted every ______ is not _____ and would lead only to _______.
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17. Summary Position Paper
To express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems
To convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving the organization.
Parts: Introduction ( Gen. Statement, Thesis Statement, Essay Map), Body and Conclusion
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18. Format of the position paper Title page Abstract
Page for the seminar members
Table of contents
Acknowledgement
Disclaimer
Disposition Form
Subject to Letter
Position paper
VII. Appendices
Annex “A” will be the bibliography
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19. DOCUMENTATION STYLE
Whenever you use ideas that are not your own, you have to cite those ideas to avoid plagiarism. In other words, you have to tell the reader specifically where those ideas originated. Different disciplines use different formats for citations in professional journals or for student papers. APA and MLA are two common formats.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

20. Plagiarism is defined in in the 1995 Random House Compact Unabridged Dictionary , is the use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work. With in academia, plagiarism by students , professor or researchers is considered academic dishonesty or academic fraud and offenders are subject to academic censure up to and including expulsion
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

21. How can we avoid plagiarism?
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

22. What does the APA and MLA format include? In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
In-Text Citations: An abbreviated way of documenting your sources within your paper so that the reader sees your source immediately after the quote, paraphrase, or idea.
Works Cited Page: The last page of your paper that fully documents (e.g. author, title, publication company, etc.) all the sources you cited in your paper.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

23. If
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
If you're using APA, after each sentence that is researched from another source put in parenthesis the author's last name and the year of publication. If you're using MLA, put in parenthesis the author's name and the page number.
Example using APA: "Out of 20,000 people polled, 45% felt the internet was too commercialized" (Foresi 1997). Example using MLA: "Out of 20,000 people polled, 45% felt the internet was too commercialized" (Foresi 23).
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24. 772ND Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron If
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
In text citation APA uses the last name followed by the middle initial Example: (Reyes R, 2009)
In APA only the first word in the title is capitalized the rest is in italics.
Example:
772ND Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron
of 710th Special Operations Wing
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25. In APA visuals and tables are permitted . If
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
APA format also requires an abstract , unlike the MLA where no abstract is required.
What is an abstract?
it is a short summary of your paper consisting of a word overview of the essay and should be after the title page.
In APA visuals and tables are permitted .
It must have a title that is centered on the top of the page and doubled space.
The reference list is the last page of the paper and must be alphabetized by last name of the authors.
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.

26. Both are placed in the center of the page. If
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
What does the APA and MLA format include?
In-text Citations
Works Cited Page
In MLA and APA the page number is placed on the upper right corner of the page.
In APA the source page that is the bibliography is called the “References” while in MLA it is called the “Work Cited”.
Both are placed in the center of the page.
MLA and APA format will ensure that the paper are properly cited and the author chance of plagiarizing is reduced.
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27. Thank you and Good day
This presentation is consist of four parts: the strategic environment, PAF mandated tasks, present capability, and priority requirements.