Position Paper Submission Guidelines
Formatting Requirements
Use 12-point Times New Roman, single-spaced throughout your paper.
Your paper should not exceed two pages. For committees addressing two topics, dedicate one page per topic and clearly title each section with the relevant topic.
Avoid adding extra elements like page numbers or footnotes.
Citations should be placed in MLA format at the end of the paper in a Works Cited.
Committee-Specific Instructions
General Assemblies (GA) and Specialized Agencies: Position papers are required for eligibility in individual awards. If you are not pursuing an individual award, submission is optional. In a double-delegate committee, only one paper is required per country.
Crisis Simulations: While not mandatory for individual awards, you may submit a paper if you wish. Note that these papers should only be one page long.
Ad Hoc Committees: Delegates are not required to submit position papers.
Content Structure
Each topic in your position paper should be organized into three distinct sections:
Topic Background: Begin by outlining the issue as your country perceives it. Go beyond a simple restatement of the background guide by discussing the core problems, the reasons behind them, and why these issues are significant to your nation.
Country Position: Explain your nation’s historical stance on the topic. Detail previous actions taken, voting records on UN resolutions, and any strategies or solutions that have been implemented. Highlight both successes and areas needing improvement, framing this section as an overview of your country's objectives for the conference.
Proposed Solutions: Conclude with your nation’s recommendations for how the UN should address the issue. Specify the actions you support, the measures you oppose, and how your proposals align with your country's overall strategy. Refer to the "questions a resolution must answer” from your background guide to ensure thorough coverage.
Additional Tips
Maintain a third-person perspective when discussing your nation’s viewpoint (e.g., “The UAE believes…”).
Utilize key questions from your committee’s background guide to inform your research and solution proposals.