One of the most important components of Model UN is writing a position paper. While specific requirements vary by conference, the basic premise remains the same--a paper that outlines your assigned country's view (or position) on a given topic(s), with a special emphasis on possible solutions.
Typically, position papers are one page per topic, single spaced. The first paragraph usually summarizes the problem, utilizing specific statistics and examples. The second paragraph tends to highlight past actions (conferences, resolutions, action programmes, etc) taken either by the UN or your own country in trying to address this problem. The final paragraph or two focuses on possible solutions that your country is willing to consider or support. This should be the most detailed and complete portion of your paper. This is the "idea" section of your position paper and the most important. A well written position paper will have both general and specific solutions, be creative in thought, and realistic in its proposal.
NoMUNC Position Paper Guidelines
Position papers are due Monday, December 2nd. Papers submitted after this date will not be considered for Position Paper awards. Position papers should be submitted as a pdf file with the name of the country and committee in the file name (i.e. Pakistan-IAEA).
Position papers should be:
Typed
Times New Roman or Arial Font (size 12)
Single-spacedÂ
One page per committee topic
Citations or works cited are always welcome (works cited page does not count toward the page limit)
Include a header on each page in proper format centered and bold (shown below)
Delegate's Name
Delegate's Country
Committee Name
Topic
Submit Position Papers HERE.
Here are a few links to help explain more about position papers:
Best Delegate: A Formula for the Perfect Position Paper--A Solution Oriented Approach
Best Delegate: Preparing Proficient Position Papers