A position paper outlines a country's position and policies on the topics being discussed in committee. Several of the most important aspects of a good position paper include highlighting what aspects of each topic are of greatest importance to that country, the country's background on the topic (foreign policy, previous action taken by the government in relation to the topic, conventions/resolutions that the country has approved, what countries is aligned with on each topic, etc.), and the type of resolution that the country hopes to accomplish in committee.

The best way to craft a research paper is to begin by researching the topics in your committee and the policy of your country in regards to these topics. Think about the level of importance that the country places on the issue and how its resources, geopolitical orientation, social and religious structures, etc. are factored into policy. Position papers are typically about one page in length for each topic, but quality and providing accurate information regarding the country's position are significantly more important than the actual length of the paper. Make sure to also look at previous UN documents and resolutions, as well as statements released by the country.