This document provides guidelines for writing a position paper for a Model UN conference. It explains that a position paper should formally present a country's unique solution to an issue while maintaining consistency in negotiations. It recommends using the hamburger model, with an introduction about the country's history with the topic, content on national and international actions, quotes and statistics, and a conclusion with recommendations. Researchers should consider multiple perspectives and cite evidence and references to support arguments without plagiarizing. Any questions should be directed to an Undersecretary.

1. How to make a
position paper.
TJ MUN

2. • Formally inform others of your
nation’s position
• Present a unique, thought based
solution to solving a problem
• Demonstrate full
comprehension of the story
• Be consistent in maintaning
your position in negotiation.
OBJECTIVES

3. Guidelines
• Do not write in first person.
• Limit the length to a maximum of 2 pages minimum 1.5
(double spaced or 1.5)
• Include delegate name, delegation, flag (small),
committee, topic, and school name at the top of the
position paper (ONLY IF you are participating in TJ
MUN -- otherwise this does not apply):

4. Research
• Develop supporting evidence for both sides
• Identify the issues and prejudices keeping your
audience in mind
• Assume familiarity with basic concepts but
define unfamiliar terms or concepts that define
your position
• Refer to those who agree with your position to
assist you in developing your argument

5. Hamburger Model

6. Top Bun-Introduction
• A brief introduction to the
country and its history
regarding the topic and/or UN
body

7. Lettuce-Content Background
• The country’s actions on a
national level, including
political and/or foreign policy.

8. Tomato- Content Background
•The country’s actions on the
international level, including
resolutions, conventions and
declarations that the country
supports.

9. Burger-Content Background
•Quotes taken from speeches made
by heads of the government and/or
government representatives
• Statistics regarding the issue

10. Bottom Bun- Conclusion
•The country’s recommendation for
a resolution for the topic. State
some of your possible solutions.

11. Hints
•Your introduction sentence should be an
attention grabber!!!
•You should use details to support your
ideas including quotes, statistics and
references to documents.
•Your conclusion should sum up and reflect
the importance of your arguments.

12. Warning
•Absolutely no plagiarism will be
accepted. That means no copy-pastes
from the Internet.
•All research must be properly cited.
•Direct excerpts from a text must be in
quotation marks.

13. Information
•To make it easier, you should answer the
questions in the study guide first and then
make your position paper. You need to have
all your research first.
•Any questions about the topic ask your
UnderSecretary.

14. Resources
• TJMUN GDL- 2012 Handbook
• The 2006 UNA-USA Model United Nations Conference Advisors
Guide
• The Writing Fix Hamburger Writing Template
•Credit: Miss Debbie Revolorio