Position Paper Grading
These are the general topics that need to be covered in your position paper:1. Topic Description (There has been some confusion about what the topic is: The topics for DISC 2008 are
“Establishment of a Nuclear Free Zone in the Middle East” and “Threat of Nuclear Terrorism̶ 
2. Past United Nations Action
3. Delegation Policy
4. Proposed Solutions
1. Make sure that you are able to explain the topic and identify key countries invovled. In this section you should look at the topic from a general perspective and not focus on what your particular country has to say about the issue
2. This section involves past UN action in regards to the topic. Have their been any resolutions passed, or is debate ongoing, etc., what exactly has been the UN’s role on the issue.
3. Where does your country stand. Have they initiated any efforts towards solving the problem? Have they proposed solutions or try to pass resolutions?
4. What do you think needs to be done to solve the problem? It is important that your proposed solution is consistent with past policy. But this is the section where you need to be creative and come up with ideas and solutions that are feasible.
Final Note: What we want to see in your position papers are a heavier emphasis on Delegation policy and Proposed Solutions. In DISC this year it will be crucial that every country has their own policy, and is able to debate and discuss their ideas with other countries.
Have fun with these papers. Try to learn as much as you can about your own country’s policies, but if you have time, it never hurts to look at what other country’s are proposing.