These are the conference-wide position paper guidelines for DartMUN XVI. While these stand unaltered for most of our committees, we encourage all delegates to read their committee’s background guide for any possible modifications to this format (especially for those in crisis committees).
Composition
One paper should be written per committee topic. For each topic, delegates should include a brief summary of the topic that demonstrates an understanding of the issue the committee will be addressing. Following this brief summary, delegates should explain how the topic relates to their country’s policies and opinions. This second section that relates the country to the topic should be the emphasis of each paper and demonstrate research about as well as analysis and understanding of the country’s position on the committee’s topics. Finally, delegates should propose possible solutions to the issue at hand that are in agreement with their representative views. This three-paragraph format is standard for position papers, but delegates may make slight changes according to their needs. Please see the below links for helpful tips on how to write a position paper.
Length
Delegates must submit a separate position paper for each topic discussed in their committee. Each position paper should be NO LONGER than one page single-spaced, excluding the works cited page.
Format
All papers should be single-spaced with standard margins and 12 pt. font in Times New Roman. Please place the following information in the top left-hand corner of both pages of your position paper: committee, country, delegate’s name, school, and topic. No cover pages, please.
Citations
All papers must include a bibliography of the sources that were cited or consulted to write the paper. Footnotes (no parenthetical citations) are required for any information that is specific to a source and not considered “general knowledge” (such as quotes, facts, statistics, specific policies, etc.). Plagiarism and unattributed information are not tolerated at DartMUN. Any papers that are determined to be plagiarized will be reported to faculty advisors and the Secretariat and those delegates will not be eligible to receive awards.
Feedback
Delegates should feel free to contact the DartMUN email if they have any questions related to the conference or committee. All delegates will receive short feedback on their position papers and delegates are encouraged to speak with their committee directors during committee session if they would like more feedback.