Position Papers
Overview
A position paper is a delegate-written document describing the opinions of their assigned position on the topic(s) of committee. These opinions will be gathered from research, the background guide, and extrapolation on the part of the delegate. Additionally, a position paper will include policy proposals the delegate plans on making during committee.
Formatting
Applicable to GA and Specialized papers:
1.5 line spacing, 12 point standard font (Arial, TNR, Calibri, etc)
Delegate name, position, committee, and school listed in the top right corner of the first page
Citations for all referenced information in MLA, APA, or Chicago style
No more than one page per topic provided in the background guide
Use of AI
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