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    I will be representing France, and the organization UNESCO. How do I prepare for it if it's my first time?
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    It actually depends on the topic you were assigned and the level of competition inside the committee. France usually has a very good position regarding UNESCO projects. I myself was France in UNESCO before, and they are big project supporters. The best way in which you can prepare is doing some research about your country, UNESCO itself, the topic(s) of the committee and the relevance the topic has in your country. Make summaries about the information you have, print them, and highlight what you think is relevant. Write notes. And, if you know any good delegate, talk to him, and ask him how he prepares.
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    How do I state my sources on a position paper?
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    It might be a good idea to use an MLA bibliography, since MLA citations are used for most high school projects and papers.
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    What do you end your last paragraph with?
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    You can end it with: 1. strategies that are working to fix the solution; 2. new strategies upon old strategies that are not working and; 3. lastly, a delegated solution to address the problem.
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    How do I take a general view on a position paper?
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    Introduce your topic with some basic background information. Introduce possible objections to your position. Support and acknowledge the opposing points. Explain that your position is still the best one, despite the strength of counter-arguments. Summarize your argument and restate your position.
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