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.
**New in 2022-2023** Final Page(s): A sample resolution
Draft a resolution that is aligned with your proposed solution. Click here to see how to write a resolution.
Requirements for Position Papers:
Each position paper must be at least one page in length but no more than five pages in length and include a draft of a resolution at the end. These papers should be typed and double spaced in Times New Roman utilizing 12 font. Each paper must cite its resources. Wikipedia is not acceptable as a source. All students will submit a position paper to this link prior to the conference.
Attach your position paper to the email in one of the following formats: (other formats will not be accepted)
.pdf
.doc
.docx