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Position Paper NOT YOUR OPINION. YOUR COUNTRY’S OPINION One page Single spaced Short * specific * effective *analytical* Professional terminology and tone Comprehensive organization

Position Paper Basic structure- 3 body paragraphs – First body Background of topic and country’s involvement Addresses stance and policies – Second body Current status Problems What is the country doing now Quotes/data/analysis Other countries (allies/opposing) – Third body Solution/conclusion What will/should the country do and why What programs should be created/eliminated/fixed

Opening Speech Speech that notifies the committee which topic you would like to address first Topic A v. Topic B Based off of your position paper you can – Highlight importance to country – Create priority – Global importance Brief 30-1 min 30 seconds