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What is a Position Paper?
The position paper is a document in which each delegate expresses their country's position in relation to the topic debated in the committee; it must also offer new solutions.
HOW TO WRITE A POSITION PAPER?
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HEADING
-Committee
-Country
-Topic
-Name (Delegate's full name)
-School (School the delegate attends from)
*The flag or symbols of the country are optionals
BODY
A position paper is divided into four paragraphs:
1: Brief description of the situation
In this paragraph, you should provide an overview of the topic.
2: Relationship between the country and topic
In this paragraph, you should explain how the topic affects your country.
3: Possible solutions
In this paragraph, you should write at least three relevant solutions.
4: Conclusion
In this last paragraph, you should restate your delegation's position and solutions.
MAKE SURE YOU BRING TWO COPIES
OF YOUR POSITION PAPER
When you write your Position Paper, keep in mind the following questions.
1. How is your delegation involved in this situation?
2. What are your delegation’s ideas for stopping the issue?
3. How has your country contributed to the problem?
4. Does your country have an action plan to correct this problem?
5. How is your delegation going to proceed to solve this issue?
6. What type of plans of action can your country recommend?
7. Is your delegation providing any kind of help to any country with this problem?
8. Does your delegation have laws that help to solve this problem?
9. How is your country protecting citizens with this issue?
10.How involved is your delegation in the most important decisions made by the UN?
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