1. Position Papers How to write a position paper?

2. Specifications 8.5 x11 inch paper3 page minimum 1 inch margins on all sidesAll quotations must be cited Typed(10 to 12 Font)Correct spelling + grammar Double SpacedCover Page (includes): Your Name Delegation (or your country assignment) UN Committee Assigned to Your School The Date Stapled in the upper left hand corner

3. Position Papers (4) Categories and rubrics: 1. Topic Description (15%) 2. Past U.N. Actions (15%) 3. Delegation Policy Section (15%) 4. Proposed Solution (45%) 5. Overall Quality at the Teachers Discretion (10%)

4. Topic Description Historical Background Current Situation Key Issues that the topic brings up

5. Past U.N. Actions Action that the United Nations had taken and its effectiveness.

6. Delegation Policy Section What is your country’s position on the issue? What action has or had your country taken? What action, if any, will your country likely take?

7. Proposed Solution(s) What solutions can you proposed that can be worked in your committee to solve the issue? -initial proposal -argument in favor -anticipated counter argument -arguments in defense

8. Overall Quality At your teacher’s discretion. -Well written -Incorporates graphs, charts, and statistics. -Argument is well supported with facts -Has a logical and clear plan for a solution