LAIMUN now requires position paper instead of dockets. Papers are due on TBD by 11:59 p.m.. Position paper submissions are required for delegates to be eligible for individual awards offered in both advanced and novice committees. It is recommended that delegates bring a printed copy of their position paper for reference during debate.
Position Paper Guidelines:
Structure:
Works Cited (Not included in page count)
Delegates will be scored on a points system with a possible 5 points per comment, 10 points per speech, and 5 points per unmoderated caucusing. Maximum points will be allocated to delegates that use their speaking time, both formal and informal, to showcase accurate policy knowledge and original, pragmatic solutions. For more specifics on this year's scoring guidelines, please navigate to the "Delegate Preparation" page in the "Resources" tab.
Score sheets will be posted after closing ceremonies for your reference.
If you have any questions feel free to contact: secretarygeneral@mchsmun.org
Position Paper Guidelines:
- Papers should be emailed to committee emails posted on the LAIMUN website. Delegates will receive a confirmation of submission.
- 5 pages max - double spaced Times New Roman 12
- One position paper per topic
- At LAIMUN we have a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Any delegate found to have misrepresented others’ work as their own will be ineligible for individual awards and referred to advisors.
Structure:
- Background: general background information and history of topic
- UN Involvement: Past UN action and NGO activity.
- Country Policy and Solutions: Your specific country’s policy (taking into account social, cultural, political, and economic considerations) with detailed and creative solutions to the issue at hand.
Works Cited (Not included in page count)
Delegates will be scored on a points system with a possible 5 points per comment, 10 points per speech, and 5 points per unmoderated caucusing. Maximum points will be allocated to delegates that use their speaking time, both formal and informal, to showcase accurate policy knowledge and original, pragmatic solutions. For more specifics on this year's scoring guidelines, please navigate to the "Delegate Preparation" page in the "Resources" tab.
- In Novice committees, Best Delegate, Outstanding, and Commendation Awards will be given to delegates based on their quantified performance in debate.
- In Advanced committees, Best Delegate (Gavel), Outstanding, and Commendation Awards will be given as well, based on delegates' quantified performance in debate.
Score sheets will be posted after closing ceremonies for your reference.
If you have any questions feel free to contact: secretarygeneral@mchsmun.org
