Q&A for How to Write a Position Paper for Model UN

It actually depends on the topic you were assigned and the level of competition inside the committee. France usually has a very good position regarding UNESCO projects. I myself was France in UNESCO before, and they are big project supporters. The best way in which you can prepare is doing some research about your country, UNESCO itself, the topic(s) of the committee and the relevance the topic has in your country. Make summaries about the information you have, print them, and highlight what you think is relevant. Write notes. And, if you know any good delegate, talk to him, and ask him how he prepares.

It might be a good idea to use an MLA bibliography, since MLA citations are used for most high school projects and papers.

You can end it with: 1. strategies that are working to fix the solution; 2. new strategies upon old strategies that are not working and; 3. lastly, a delegated solution to address the problem.

Introduce your topic with some basic background information. Introduce possible objections to your position. Support and acknowledge the opposing points. Explain that your position is still the best one, despite the strength of counter-arguments. Summarize your argument and restate your position.

You could inquire with your chair about receiving a different topic, or you might consider re-evaluating your country's perspective on the issue.

For your first Model UN, focusing on your position paper is crucial, as it provides a structured outline for your speech on the agenda.

To research a country, you should monitor current news and events. Additionally, Wikipedia can serve as a useful starting point for background information and to identify primary sources.