POSITION PAPER GUIDELINES: 

Position papers should be no longer than two typed pages including suitable sources. All formatting should follow APA 7 norms, including in-text references (not only at the end of the main body of text). The header should include the following features illustrated below. While not strictly necessary, the delegation's flag at the top-right corner does help chairs and moderators identify papers more quickly. 

Delegate:

Delegation

Committee:

Topic:

Conference:

School:

For PAQ MUN, the following structure is advised: - A brief introduction as to why the problem is indeed a problem; a positioning section which relates the delegation to the problem (or why it is not directly or unduly affected); a panorama of current protagonists/antagonists and actions being taken, with or without success; and finally, proposals for the committee to consider. 

Remember that a position paper is, first and foremost, a speech and not an essay - reflect on how best to summarize information to make each delegation's impact greater and more relatable during the opening sessions. You may bring as much additional information as you desire on printed pages which do not count towards the position paper page limit. It is, however, prohibited to bring prewritten draft resolution papers as this undermines the intention to debate and interact with other delegations. 

How to Write a Position Paper

PARAGRAPH 1: INTRODUCTION

What is a current UNRESOLVED problem related to this topic in the world that deserves global attention? Describe the problem in as much detail as possible including information about why the problem remains unresolved and deserves global attention rather than national or regional attention.

PARAGRAPH 2: CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM

Describe how developing nations cause the problem. Consider economic, political, and/or social causes.

PARAGRAPH 3: CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM

Describe how more developed, 1st world nations are causing the problem. Consider economic, political, and/or social causes.

PARAGRAPH 4: THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS

What has the United Nations done in attempting to resolve the problem?

PARAGRAPH 5: YOUR NATION’S POSITION

What is the position of your nation on the problem?

PARAGRAPH 6: OTHER NATION’S POSITIONS

What are the possible positions of two other nations in your committee on the problem?

PARAGRAPH 7: PROPOSE A SOLUTION

Consider the key question provided to you in the agenda topics. What should the United Nations do to further resolve the problem? Your solution must be consistent with your country’s position.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION PAPERS:

Each position paper must be at least one page in length but no more than two pages in length. These papers should be typed and double spaced in Arial utilizing 12 font. Each paper must cite its resources. edia is not acceptable as a source.