What is a Position Paper?

Most Model UN conferences require delegates to submit a position paper, an essay covering a country’s perspective on the assigned topics of a conference. 

Crafting a thorough position paper not only allows you to gain a better understanding of your country and the intricacies of its foreign policy but also to position you to earn awards.

 

Why is the Position Paper important?

Writing a position paper will help organize ideas that can share a country's position with the rest of the conference. Position Papers at MUN are read during the first sessions.   

After conducting extensive research on the topic, the position paper should be easy to write.

 

Before you begin:

1. Read the Background Guide provided by the secretariat.

2. When researching for Model UN, you should think about: your country, the topic, past international actions and possible solutions. 

3. Take a position. Your paper should reflect the position and actions of your Member State or country.

 

Body of the Position Paper:

 

Heading:

• Committee 

•  Country 

•  Topic 

•  Name (Delegate's complete name)

•  School (School the delegate attends)

•  The flag or symbols of the country are optional

 

​Topic Outline:

• It is basically about the way your country sees the topic being discussed.

 

Country´s Relation To The Topic :

• Summarize your country’s own unique stance on the issue and what they believe the international community should do to resolve the issue.

 

Policies And Proposed Solutions:

• Give an outline of possible solutions that your country proposes and would advocate to see implemented during the Model UN simulation.

 

Conclusion:

• Restate your country’s position on the topic and reinforce the reasons why your proposed solutions are the best. 

 

References:

• List of all the sources you used outlined in APA format.