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THIS IS AN EXAMPLE POSITION

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Committee: [INSERT FULL NAME OF YOUR COMMITTEE]

Country: [INSERT FULL NAME OF YOUR COUNTRY]
Topic: [INSERT FULL NAME OF YOUR TOPIC]
School: Glenda Dawson High School
Sponsor: Mr. Fahler
Name: [INSERT YOUR FULL NAME]

[INSERT SENTENCES ABOUT THE TOPIC BACKGROUND An introduction of the

issue, describing the problem and explaining why it is an issue of international concern,
with specific examples and data. What is the definition of the topic? Where does the topic take
place? Who is involved?How many people does it effect? Where, and in what ways?When did
this topic become an issue?]
[INSERT SENTENCES ABOUT PAST INTERNATIONAL ACTION A description of
recent international action related to the issue at hand, with specific examples and making
special note of any UN action, as well as evaluating the success or failure of these efforts
and whether your country supports them or not. What has the UN (e.g. your committee) tried
to do on this topic?What are the most important resolutions and treaties on this topic?What are
the two (or more) sides to this topic?]
[INSERT SENTENCES ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY POLICY An explanation of the
country’s position on the issue that illustrates its history with the issue and how the issue
affects the country, with specific examples, along with an account of actions and steps that
the country and its government have taken in regard to the issue.How has your topic
impacted your country?What has your country tried to do about this topic?What have your
political leaders (your Pres., PM, Foreign Minister) said about this topic (use quotes)?]
[INSERT SENTENCES ABOUT POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS A recommendation for specific
UN actions that should be taken in the futureWhat is a possible solution that your country
would support? Consider an existing solution that could be expanded with more support or
funding.How would this solution be funded and regulated?]

1. Introduction

The introductory part can make the reader or audience either dismissive or
interested to know more. Begin with a few opening sentences that capture
their attention. You also want to use suspense so that your reader is
hooked. Most importantly, however, the introduction paragraph should
inform your reader about the issue you have chosen.

2. Body

The body of a position paper has three parts: background information,

evidence to support your opinion, and a discussion of both sides of the
matter. You need to conduct thorough research and have enough facts to
back up your claims. However, don’t forget to address both sides of the
argument.

It shows the reader that you were not biased in your considerations and,
ultimately, gives you a better shot at convincing them. Of course, the
arguments supporting your position should be more than
counterarguments. Also, remember to mention the idea before the
evidence to back it up and then go on to explain that evidence.

3. Conclusion

A good conclusion provides a summary of your key points and lets the
audience in a conference know where you stand. You can restate your
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thesis at the beginning of the conclusion, then go on to summarise the key

points. Your stand must always come out clearly before you wrap up.
What’s more, you must suggest the way forward at the end.

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