Policy Papers 101
*Note: If you are attending GRIFFMUN, please check the GRIFFMUN Topic Synopses tab for specific directions regarding format/requirements. This site is ONLY for additional help.
Many conferences require a written policy paper a few weeks prior to the conference. These policy papers allow you to have a basic foundation and background on your topic and country policy. If you submit these papers on time and they are well-written, you can receive a Research Award.
Although writing a policy or position paper might initially seem intimidating, we have many sources to help our delegates get accustomed to the format and create a well-written and well-researched paper for the conferences.
Position (Policy) Paper Guide:
Check out our presentations to go over all the details and formatting of a Position/Policy paper:
Many conferences require a written policy paper a few weeks prior to the conference. These policy papers allow you to have a basic foundation and background on your topic and country policy. If you submit these papers on time and they are well-written, you can receive a Research Award.
Although writing a policy or position paper might initially seem intimidating, we have many sources to help our delegates get accustomed to the format and create a well-written and well-researched paper for the conferences.
Position (Policy) Paper Guide:
- Position Paper Guide: This handout is helpful to have available whenever writing a position paper.
- How to Research: This handout is helpful to get started on your research paper and various ways to make your research look nice.
Check out our presentations to go over all the details and formatting of a Position/Policy paper:
Once you finish your policy paper, share it with us via Google Form to edit (up to a week prior to the submission date).
