Position Paper

Agood position paper will not

only provide facts but also
make proposals for
resolutions.
It includes all the required
information for consideration.
Keepthe major points in your
paper, which you have gained
through research.
Basic Contents of a Position
Paper

A brief introduction and history of

the topic;
How the issue affects the country;
Government’s policies with
respect to the issue and the
government’s justification for
these policies;
Quotes from the president and his
leaders about the issue;
Statistics to back up the
government’s position on the
issue;
Actions taken by the
government with regard to
the issue;
Conventions and resolutions
that the country has signed or
What the government
believes should be done to
address the issue;
What the country would like
to accomplish;
How the positions of other
countries affect your
country’s position.
 SAMPLE POSITION PAPER

Committee: Commission on
Human Rights
Topic: Violence against Women
Country: The Kingdom of Denmark
Delegate: William Hayward Wilson,
Shea University
The Format:

Long bond paper, double-spaced

Times New Roman, 12-point font
Major Parts:

Title Page

Topic
Writers
Introduction in a separate page
Body or Discussion (may include
charts, tables etc.)
Recommendations in a separate
page
References
Purpose of a position
paper
To generate support on an issue.
It describes a position on an issue
and the rational for that position.
It is based on facts that provide a
solid foundation for your
argument.
To help you understand your
country’s views and interests on
various issues.
Can you use first person in a
position paper?

“Keep in mind that you are writing

a research-based position.”