Position Paper in Scholarly Communication: Rhetoric, Structure, Recommendations for Authors
https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2025.i2.s285
Abstract
This editorial is aimed at substantiating the methodological and rhetorical principles of writing a position paper as a genre that is intended to formulate reasoned professional positions in the scholarly and regulatory environment. The article examines the structure of the genre, namely the Introduction, Review of the current situation, Logical argumentation, Analysis of methodological problems and Recommendations. Rhetorical methods that ensure that the author's position is convincing, systematic, and globally contextualized are highlighted. The editorial provides the examples from the research in the food industry, which allow for demonstrating the applied potential of the genre for solving current problems of digital transformation and regulatory interoperability. The article may be of interest to researchers, experts, and standard developers seeking to enhance the quality of academic and professional discourse.
About the Authors
Elena V. TikhonovaRussian Federation
Marina A. Kosycheva
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Tikhonova E.V., Kosycheva M.A. Position Paper in Scholarly Communication: Rhetoric, Structure, Recommendations for Authors. Health, Food & Biotechnology. 2025;7(2). https://doi.org/10.36107/hfb.2025.i2.s285
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