How To Write A Position Paper

How to Write a Position Paper
Writing a position paper might appear to be a daunting task, especially for new delegates. But with enough research, you will find thatwriting a position paper will be easy and useful.
Position papers are usually one to one-and-a-half pages in length. Your position paper should include a brief introductionfollowed by a comprehensive breakdown of your country's position on the topics that are being discussed by the committee. A good position paper will not only provide facts butalso make proposals for resolutions.
Many conferences will ask for specific details in a position paper, so be sure to include all the required information. And also yourcommittee will provide delegates a background guide to the issue. Usually, the background guide will contain questions to consider. Make sure that your position paper answersthese questions.
A good position paper will include:
* A brief introduction to your country and its history concerning the topic and committee;
* How the issueaffects your country;
* Your country’s policies with respect to the issue and your country’s justification for these policies;
* Quotes from your country’s leadersabout the issue;
* Statistics to back up your country’s position on the issue;
* Actions taken by your government with regard to the issue;
* Conventions andresolutions that your country has signed or ratified;
* UN actions that your country supported or opposed;
* What your country believes should be done to addressthe issue;
* What your country would like to accomplish in the committee’s resolution; and
* How the positions of other countries affect your country’s position.