As you know, the Position Papers will be written in formal English. They will be one page, single-spaced, in length, and they will include 5 paragraphs. Each paragraphs must contains: 1) A topic sentence, 2) 4-5 sentences in total, 3) Correct spelling and grammar, 4) Transition words and expressions, and 5) a logical structure and order.

Let's review some basic strategies for writing a formal essay:

Each paragraph should start with a topic sentence, which must state the main idea of the paragraph. The rest of the sentences in the paragraph will support the topic sentence or the main idea with details. Remember that the topic sentence should be the most general and important concept, and that the other sentences should explain the topic sentence using information from your research.

Always use correct English grammar. If you are confused on how to translate a word or on how to express an idea using correct grammar, use the internet, ask a friend, or ask a teacher. Do not make up words or guess on the grammar of a sentence. Spelling and grammar will be graded for this assignment.

Each paragraph in your essay should be 4-5 sentences. A paragraph of 3 sentences is generally too short for this assignment. If you do not have enough information about your country to write 4-5 sentence paragraphs, you must do more research to find more information.

Use strong vocabulary. Remember that it is a formal paper and you want to sound confident as UN delegates.

How to write an essay

TIPS

Research! Research! Research!
DO NOT simply restate information found in the topic guide.
DO NOT include info about your country that is not related to the issue.
DO NOT just list facts.
DO use quotes and statistics to back up your ideas.
DO give recommendations on issue specifics

In the Position Paper

You will write to: the UN

You will write as: The delegates of your country

You will write about: The given topic (i.e. Combating Income Inequality to Achieve 2030 Poverty Reduction Goals)

Each paragraph of your Position Paper will have a different topic. Within each paragraph, you must answer specific questions. The paragraph topics and questions are:

1. Introduction to Topic

2. Country’s Background / How it

affects your country

3. Domestic Policy / National Actions + International Actions

4. Recommendations for Action /

Possible Resolutions

Conclusion

**If you don't know how to answer some of those questions in the template or enough info to write 4-6 sentences per paragraph, you must find the information by doing further research using credible websites

GC:

Go IES EL PINAR GLOBAL CLASSROOMS!!!

How to write an essay

Research! Research! Research!

DO NOT simply restate information found in the topic guide.

DO NOT include info about your country that is not related to the issue.

DO NOT just list facts.

DO use quotes and statistics to back up your ideas.

DO give recommendations on issue specifics

**If you don't know how to answer some of those questions in the template or enough info to write 4-6 sentences per paragraph, you must find the information by doing further research using credible websites