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[|1. How to Write a Position Paper]

An excellent position paper will include the following: A. A brief statement on why your nation feels the topic is important nationally and globally; B. A clear and concise statement of your nation’s position on the topic; C. An explanation of why your nation takes its position; D. Major U.N. actions on the topic that your nation feels are most significant; and E. Suggestions for addressing the topic.

Keep in mind that position papers should d demonstrate your knowledge of both the topic an you nation’s views on it. To do this, frame your nation’s perspective in terms of solutions proposed in the past or the views of regional blocs and countries that share your position. It is also important to examine prior U.N. resolutions, decision, declarations or reports. Statistics and quotes from international documents often five compelling factual support for your arguments.”

Here is an example of a position paper w/ footnotes

[|Guide to footnoting MLA style][|guide to create MLA footnote]

[|2.Opening Statements]

An opening statement tells the committee who you are and why this issue is important for the world to address, according to your country's position. In this statement, you should offer a possible solution that would attract the interest from other countries or possible allies in this committee. Writing Resolutions: Preamblatory clauses:

Sample Preambulatory/Operative Phrases
Affirms Approves Authorizes Calls Calls upon Condemns Confirms Congratulates Considers Declares accordingly Deplores Designates Draws the attention Emphasizes || Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Deplores Designates Draws the attention Emphasizes Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Further proclaims Further reminds || Further recommends Further requests Further resolves Has resolved Notes Proclaims Reaffirms Recommends Regrets Reminds Requests Solemnly affirms Strongly condemns Supports Takes note of Transmits Trusts ||
 * < Accepts



When considering who your country would naturally form alliances with, keep in mind the following characteristics of your nation:


 * Geographical Neighbors
 * Countries within your region (not necessarily continent)
 * Major Trading Partners
 * Members of the same Intergovernmental organizations as you, for example:
 * o European Union
 * o NATO
 * o African Union
 * o League of Arab States
 * Countries with similar governmental structures, for example:
 * o Democracies
 * o <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Theocracies
 * o <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Dictatorships
 * <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Countries colonized by the same country, for example:
 * o <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">India, Ghana, & Belize were all colonized by the United Kingdom and share similar cultural bonds, such as sports
 * <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">In some instances, the country that colonized your country, for example:
 * o <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Brazil & Portugal
 * <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Countries in the same developmental stage:
 * o <span style="font-family: 'Futura Lt BT',sans-serif;">Developed, developing, & underdeveloped



Period 5 Groups Period 6 <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 200%;">Get Ready for Simulation March 12th <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Dress for Success/Points Speak Often & Loudly Communicate/Cooperate w/ Partner
 * Australia ||  ||
 * Brazil || Julie, Steph ||
 * Canada || Giovannie, Daniel ||
 * China || Jackie Bouley - Lu Cao ||
 * Colombia || Gina, Frailin ||
 * Costa Rica ||  ||
 * Cuba || anthony ||
 * India || Jensen, Sabrina ||
 * Japan || Bonny, Emily ||
 * Mexico || Sal, Gabby ||
 * Madagascar || Anh Dam - Rene Rivera ||
 * Thailand || Gil,NickW ||
 * Ukraine ||  ||
 * United Kingdom || Jihad, Nick M ||
 * United States || Berlinda, Abdullah ||
 * Australia || Ai Zhu, Patricia Seun ||
 * Pakistan || Phil ||
 * Belgium || Wesley Liao, Sebastien Percy ||
 * Brazil || Edison, ||
 * China || ,Morgan, Derek ||
 * Cuba || Dirir, Jason Ruan ||
 * France || Jessica Goodman, Tenzin Paljor ||
 * Germany || Max Mattos ||
 * India || Biddhi,Manjot Rai ||
 * Iran || ,Tassylla, Michaela ||
 * Israel || Max G ||
 * Japan || Kuda, ||
 * North Korea || James Haskell, Stefaun ||
 * South Korea || Anthony ||
 * Ukraine || Marlynda ||
 * United Kingdom || Nora, Sean ||
 * United States || Alex Yip, Jenn Tran ||

Here are some important things to remember

 * 1) Dress up - Follow Model UN dress code - NO jeans or sneakers - Dress pants/skirts/dresses(proper length please!) - Ties/dress shirts - Your appearance matters
 * 2) Everyone must participate in the simulation - you must speak to represent your country
 * 3) Class in J272 . Be on time for class
 * 4) Have your documents with you for simulation: Position paper, Opening Statement, Draft Resolutions, Rules of Procedure, Important Data from your Research, Bloc Trading Partners Handout - Sent to you by email - very helpful, Mark up of the problem & diagnosis of problem - helpful