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Writing a well-researched and thorough Position Paper is one of the most effective ways to prepare for any Model United Nations conference. This paper allows your delegation to communicate its views and policies by outlining your nation/character's stance on the issues being discussed. Additionally, it serves as a tool to consolidate all of your research into a clear and concise format.
Deadlines:
All position papers are due 10/20 in order to be eligible for a research award and 10/23 for all other awards!
Where to turn in your position paper:
Email it to your committee chair at the email provided on the committee page.
GA Position Paper
GA Position Paper
Position papers are not required, but are highly recommended.
Format:
1 page minimum, 3 pages maximum
Single spaced
12-point font, Times New Roman
1-inch margins
Sections:
Past and Current International Action (20%) (~⅔ page)
Country Policy (20%) (~⅔ page)
Proposed Solutions (40%) (~1 ¼ page)
Response to Questions to Consider (15%) (~½ page)
Works Cited (in MLA) (5%)
The percentages represent the weight at which the sections will be graded. The remaining 5% that isn’t listed in the sections is for the Chair’s Discretion in grading. Your works cited section will not count into the length of your position paper.
AI Policy
No text in a student’s position paper should be generated by AI
AI may be used ONLY for outlining purposes, acting as a guide to brainstorm. Your papers must have MLA in-text citations (and Works Cited) with academic sources to check.
AI, such as ChatGPT, cannot be a cited source
Island MUN's Staff checks every position paper for AI Plagiarism. If caught, you will not be eligible for any committee awards and your advisor will be informed
Crisis Position Paper
Crisis Position Paper
Position papers are not required, but are highly recommended.
Format:
1 page minimum, 4 page maximum
Single spaced
12-point font, Times New Roman
1-inch margins
Sections:
Biography of Character (30%)
Character’s Committee and Individual Policy/Goals (frontroom–public action & directives, and backroom–private actions & secret objectives) (60%)
Works Cited (in MLA)
The percentages represent the weight at which the sections will be graded. The remaining 10% that isn’t listed in the sections is for the Chair’s Discretion in grading. Your works cited section will not count into the length of your position paper.
AI Policy
No text in a student’s position paper should be generated by AI
AI may be used ONLY for outlining purposes, acting as a guide to brainstorm. Your papers must have MLA in-text citations (and Works Cited) with academic sources to check.
AI, such as ChatGPT, cannot be a cited source
Island MUN's Staff checks every position paper for AI Plagiarism. If caught, you will not be eligible for any committee awards and your advisor will be informed
Senate Position Paper
Senate Position Paper
Position papers are not required, but are highly recommended.
Format:
1 page minimum, 3 pages maximum
Single spaced
12-point font, Times New Roman
1-inch margins
Sections:
Past and Current state action (20%) (~⅔ page)
Current State Policies (20%) (~⅔ page)
Proposed Solutions or Amendments(40%) (~1 ¼ page)
Response to Questions to Consider (15%) (~½ page)
Works Cited (in MLA)
AI Policy
No text in a student’s position paper should be generated by AI
AI may be used ONLY for outlining purposes, acting as a guide to brainstorm. Your papers must have MLA in-text citations (and Works Cited) with academic sources to check.
AI, such as ChatGPT, cannot be a cited source
Island MUN's Staff checks every position paper for AI Plagiarism. If caught, you will not be eligible for any committee awards and your advisor will be informed
Novice Position Paper
Novice Position Paper
Position papers are not required, but are recommended.
Format:
1 page minimum, 2 pages maximum
Single spaced
12-point font, Times New Roman
1-inch margins
Sections:
Past and Current International Action (20%) (~⅔ page)
Country Policy (20%) (~⅔ page)
Proposed Solutions (40%) (~1 ¼ page)
Response to Questions to Consider (15%) (~½ page)
Works Cited (in MLA)
The percentages represent the weight at which the sections will be graded. The remaining 5% that isn’t listed in the sections is for the Chair’s Discretion in grading. Your works cited section will not count into the length of your position paper.
AI Policy
No text in a student’s position paper should be generated by AI
AI may be used ONLY for outlining purposes, acting as a guide to brainstorm. Your papers must have MLA in-text citations (and Works Cited) with academic sources to check.
AI, such as ChatGPT, cannot be a cited source
Island MUN's Staff checks every position paper for AI Plagiarism. If caught, you will not be eligible for any committee awards and your advisor will be informed
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