Position Paper Guide

Directions: Each student is required to pick two
separate topics and write a position paper for each
topic (2 papers total). Each position paper must be at
least one page but no more than 4 pages in length,
typed, and double spaced. Paper should be typed in
New Roman Font, 12. We strongly urge delegates to
organize their ideas into paragraphs. Each paper
must cite its resources. Wikipedia is not acceptable.


Each position paper must respond to the following
questions:

1. What are current problems related to this topic in the world? Please identify at least two.


2. What has caused these problems to exist in the world? Please identify at least two causes for each problem: first, describe how developing nations are causing the problem: second describe how more developed, 1st world nations are causing the problem.


3. What has the United Nations done in
attempting to resolve those problems?


4. What is the position of your country on those
problems?


5. What is the possible position of other countries
in your committee on those problems? Consider
at least two other countries.


6. How should the United Nations resolve those
problems? Make sure that your solution(s)
is/are consistent with your country’s position.


Your position papers must be submitted at
credentialing. The position papers will be reviewed by
your credentialers and will be used to credential you.
As well, these position papers can be used to assist in
drafting resolutions and debate at the conference.

*This information can be found at the website: http://www.oregonmun.org/a11ovw.pdf