In preparation for the in-class negotiations, you are asked to prepare a one or two page position paper. The reason for this paper is so that you that you have thought about (and have shown me you have thought about) the topic and resolution under discussion prior to beginning the debate. There are several questions that structure this short paper. You can, if you wish, simply fill out this form:

Name:

Section:

Date of negotiations:

General topic for discussion (for example, economic development):

Opening resolution (from the web site):

The best outcome for my government would be to (__) accept the resolution as written; (__) accept the resolution with an amendment; (__) replace the resolution with another one; (__) reject any agreement.

The second-best outcome for my government would be to (__) accept the resolution as written; (__) accept the resolution with an amendment; (__) replace the resolution with another one; (__) reject any agreement.

If we wish to propose an amendment, it would be:

If we wish to offer another resolution, it would be:

What reasons led your government to the position it holds on this issue?

What reasons will you use to convince other governments to support your position?