Position Papers
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As an important part of the preparation process, Model UN delegates are highly encouraged to
prepare and submit position papers for their countries. Taking the form of an official published
statement by your country’s foreign ministry, position papers outline a delegation’s position on
the topics under consideration in their particular committee. Position papers also serve as
invaluable tools for delegates, forcing students to articulate their positions in a concise
statement that can be used as a reference throughout the conference.
Position Paper Guidelines
Each delegation (regardless of the number of delegates) should submit one (1) position paper
addressing every issue to be considered in the committee. Position papers should be no more
than two (2) pages in length (1 page per issue, not a separate paper for each issue) and are to
be divided into three sections per issue. These sections should include:
1. A history of the topic and policy statement;
2. How the topic relates to your country, what measures your country has taken to address
the issue, and resolutions, treaties, conventions or other international policies relating
to the issue that your country has either supported or opposed;
3. Desired policy outcomes from the committee and how you would like the committee to
address the topic.
Position Paper Format
When writing a position paper, proper format is essential. Please follow the format as provided
in the Sample Position Paper using the following standards:
Length may not exceed two pages. Only the first two pages will be evaluated for
awards.
Font must be Times New Roman sized between 10pt and 12pt and single spaced.
Margins must be set at 1 inch.
Text must be justified so that the left and right margins both have straight edges.
A statement introducing the topics to be discussed in the committee must be included.
Topics must be clearly labeled in separate sections. Topics must be centered, bolded
and numbered with Roman numerals.
Country name, school name, and committee name must be clearly labeled on the first
page. Text should be bolded and italicized (Committee name should not be italicized).
The use of flags, headers, or other national symbols is considered inappropriate.
Papers must be submitted as a WORD document.
Citations for CCWA MUN Position Papers are not required as with academic papers.
Position papers are to be written as if official policy statements coming from the foreign
