{"id":4806,"date":"2017-05-08T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=4806"},"modified":"2022-11-11T10:27:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-11T18:27:51","slug":"16-position-paper-topics-that-pick-a-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/16-position-paper-topics-that-pick-a-side\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Position Paper Topics That Pick a Side"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m proud of you! You\u2019ve done your homework. You\u2019ve read up on how to write a position paper. You\u2019ve thought about how you\u2019ll write the outline. You\u2019ve even brushed up on proper essay format<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The next major hurdle: what to write about?<\/p>\n

Finding an original topic can sometimes throw you way off schedule, taking up more time than you can spare.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re running short on time and need some ideas to spark your creativity, check out these 16 position paper topics that pick a side.<\/p>\n

16 Position Paper Topics That Pick a Side<\/h2>\n

The topics I\u2019ve included below allow you to take a position (either for or against a subject). I\u2019ve divided them into categories for easy reference and have also included links to several sample essays.<\/p>\n

Here are 16 position paper topics that pick a side.<\/p>\n

Position Paper Topics About the Workplace<\/h2>\n

1. Submitting electronic or paper resumes<\/a><\/h3>\n

Old-school thought mandates paper resumes because of their formality. But others hold the position that electronic resumes are more appropriate for today\u2019s more modern (and green) workforce.<\/p>\n

2. Racial and gender discrimination in the workforce<\/a><\/h3>\n

A position paper about racial or gender discrimination<\/a> might examine discrimination in a specific field (such as law enforcement, medicine, or engineering). This type of paper might also focus on current laws and\/or changing laws in order to help reduce discrimination.<\/p>\n

3. Sexual harassment<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not sure what direction a position paper might take about sexual harassment in the workplace, ask yourself a few questions about the topic. For instance, what laws should be in place to protect workers from sexual harassment? Are laws clear and specific enough to protect workers? How should sexual harassment be defined?<\/p>\n

4. Insurance and birth control<\/a><\/h3>\n

Some businesses feel they should not have to pay for employee birth control due to religious reasons. Others feel that companies should not be allowed to opt out of the contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare).<\/p>\n

Position Paper Topics About Government, Law, and War<\/h2>\n

5. Use of torture during war<\/a><\/h3>\n

Some people believe that using torture to elicit information from prisoners is cruel and inhumane. The opposition states that torture of prisoners of war is necessary in order to protect citizens. This type of paper might focus on the US view on torture or might focus on the views of another country.<\/p>\n

6. Government surveillance<\/a><\/h3>\n

How much surveillance is too much? Should government be allowed to monitor phone calls, emails, or other conversations? Is this surveillance a matter of national security, or is it an invasion of personal privacy? A position paper about this topic might include a discussion of the Patriot Act<\/a> and its effect on security.<\/p>\n

7. Border security<\/a><\/h3>\n

A position paper about border security might discuss building a wall on US borders or increased security at border checkpoints. A paper about border security might also take the opposite position and discuss why a wall should not <\/i>be built or why border security is adequate.<\/p>\n

8. Punishment for sex offenders<\/a><\/h3>\n

When discussing punishment for sex offenders, your position might focus on a current law and whether it’s effective\u2013or not effective. Or you might suggest that a new law be enacted to appropriately punish sex offenders.<\/p>\n

Position Paper Topics About Health and Medicine<\/h2>\n

9. Vaccinating children<\/a><\/h3>\n

Many people argue that vaccinating newborns and children can be dangerous and leads to additional complications. However, others believe that vaccinations are necessary. They see vaccines as protecting not only individual children but also the general population.<\/p>\n

10. Anti-smoking advertisements<\/a><\/h3>\n