Conference
Position Papers
A short, well-researched position paper is the foundation of a strong committee performance.
What is a position paper?
A position paper summarizes your country’s (or character’s) stance on each committee topic and outlines the solutions you intend to champion. Writing one forces you to organize your research and walk into committee with a clear plan.
What to include
- Background of the topic and why it matters
- Your country’s policy and past actions on the issue
- Specific solutions and proposals you support
- Potential allies and the blocs you hope to build
Position Paper Specifications
Header
- Your Name
- Country / Role
- Committee Name
- Topic A: ___
- Topic B: ___
Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, single spaced.
General Assemblies & Specialized
One page per topic
- First section: Introduction / background of the topic
- Second section: Relation to your country (position and policies)
- Third section: Proposed solutions (longest and most detailed)
Crisis
Two pages total
- First section: Current situation
- Second section: Background and history
- Third section: Committee actions / solutions (based on the topics)