Writing Position Papers
For position papers, the following typical format may help you get started:
Paragraph 1: Introduction to the topic/issue at hand
Paragraph 2: Explanation of your country's position on the particular issue
Paragraph 3: Suggestions of possible solutions to solve the problem at hand
A good position paper will include:
- A brief introduction to your country and its history concerning the topic and committee
- How the issue affects your country
- Your country’s policies with respect to the issue and your country’s justification for these policies
- Quotes from your country’s leaders about the issue
- Statistics to back up your country’s position on the issue
- Actions taken by your government with regard to the issue
- Conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified
- UN actions that your country supported or opposed.
- What does your country believe is the best way to address the issue?
- What does your country hope to implement in a resolution?
- How the positions of other countries affect your country’s position?
It is important that all position papers are submitted on time. For questions about position papers, contact any of the club board members.