EAPP

Cards (10)

  • Position paper
    A persuasive document that presents a particular perspective or stance on an issue, aiming to convince the reader of the validity and importance of the author's viewpoint through logical arguments, evidence, and reasoning
  • Parts of a position paper
    • Introduction: Provides background information on the issue and introduces the author's position
    • Statement of Position: Clearly states the author's stance on the issue
    • Supporting Arguments: Presents logical arguments and evidence to support the position
    • Counterarguments (Optional): Acknowledges opposing viewpoints and refutes them with counterarguments
    • Conclusion: Summarizes key points and restates the importance of the author's position
  • Importance of position papers
    • Advocacy: Position papers are used to advocate for specific policies, reforms, or solutions to pressing issues
    • Clarity of Thought: They help authors clarify their own thoughts and arguments on complex topics
    • Influence: Position papers can influence public opinion, policy decisions, and debate outcomes
    • Education: Writing position papers enhances critical thinking, research, and writing skills
    • Policy Development: They contribute to the development of informed policies and strategies by presenting well-reasoned arguments
  • Topics and positions for position papers
    • Climate Change: Position - Urging governments to adopt stricter environmental regulations to combat climate change, citing scientific evidence of its impact
    • Gun Control: Position - Advocating for stricter gun control laws to reduce gun violence and ensure public safety, supported by statistics on firearm-related deaths
    • Healthcare Reform: Position - Arguing for universal healthcare coverage to ensure access to affordable healthcare for all citizens, citing examples of successful healthcare systems in other countries
    • Immigration Policy: Position - Supporting comprehensive immigration reform to address undocumented immigration while providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already living in the country
    • Education Funding: Position - Calling for increased funding for public education to improve school facilities, reduce class sizes, and enhance educational outcomes, backed by research on the correlation between education funding and student achievement
  • Survey/field report
    A document summarizing findings from surveys or field observations, providing insights into specific topics or phenomena, often used to inform decision-making or research
  • Importance of survey/field reports
    • They are crucial for gathering data, analyzing trends, and making informed decisions. They help organizations understand customer needs, assess market trends, or evaluate the effectiveness of programs or policies.
  • Example of a survey/field report
    • A survey report assessing employee satisfaction in a company. The report details survey methodology, presents key findings on job satisfaction levels, identifies areas for improvement, and suggests recommendations for enhancing employee morale and productivity.
  • Laboratory/scientific technical report
    A document that records procedures, results, and analysis of scientific experiments or research conducted in a controlled environment, providing detailed insights into scientific investigations and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in a specific field
  • Importance of laboratory/scientific technical reports
    • They are essential for communicating research findings, validating experimental methods, and facilitating peer review. They contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, replication of experiments, and development of new theories or technologies.
  • Example of a laboratory/scientific technical report
    • A scientific technical report detailing a study on the effects of climate change on coral reef ecosystems. The report outlines experimental procedures, presents data on coral health and biodiversity under varying environmental conditions, discusses findings in the context of climate change impacts, and proposes conservation strategies to mitigate threats to coral reefs.