Documentation

Position Papers:

Position Paper

Committee:
Agenda/Topic:
Country:
Delegate:

(introduction)
Background of topic
Brief history
Relevance to the world today

(second paragraph)
Country's stance
National policies
Contributions to issues
Situation of country with regard to issue

(conclusion)
Frameworks
Possible solutions
What should be discussed in the committee

Notes:
● Short and precise
● 1-1.5 pages long
● Formal vocabulary and sentence structure
● Block format
● No plagiarism

Working Paper

Format:

Working Paper 1.0

Committee:
Topic:
Signatories:
Notes:
● Use Draft Resolution format
● Everything the committee has discussed(definitions, Contentions, solutions, problems,
causes, history/background, etc.)
● Direction(upon approval from Chair) : what the committee should discuss next

Draft Resolution:

Format

Draft Resolution 1.0

Committee:
Topic:
Signatories:

Preambulatory Clause *insert reference to past resolutions/declarations/conventions*,

Preambulatory Clause *insert definitions, issue*,

1. Operative clause *insert what problem it solves*:

a. Solution:
i. Detail;
2. Operative clause *insert info the has more details, i.e causes*:
a. Detail:
i. Details,
ii. Details,
b. Details:
i. Details:
A. Details,
B. Details.

Notes:
● Preamb:Operative ratio is 1:3
● Only relevant info
● Solutions to all problems recognized
● Solution should have a universal basis, so avoid solutions that may not be
implementable in countries’ due to political/social/economic barriers
○ Use phrases like culturally appropriate solutions
● Each solution to have the following:
○ Who put the solution into action(country/organisation)
○ Who will fund it
○ Who will provide the required resources
 ○ What is the course of action and how will it be carried out
○ Time frame
○ Accountability and transparency, including mechanisms to analyse
progress/success
● Formal vocabulary and sentence structure
● Short and simple sentences
● Complex vocabulary