Position paper

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A position paper is an essay that presents an opinion about an issue, typically that of the author or another specified entity. They are commonly used by large organizations in order to make public the official beliefs and recommendations of the group ^[1]. Commonly, such a document will substantiate the opinions or positions put forward with evidence from an extensive objective discussion of the topic ^[2].

Position papers are most useful in contexts where detailed comprehension of another entity's views is important; as such, they are commonly used by political campaigns, government organizations, and in the diplomatic world.^{[citation needed]} They are also an important part of the Model United Nations process^[3].

Position papers lie somewhere between white papers and green papers in that they affirm definite opinions and propose solutions but may not go so far as detailing specific plans for implementation.^{[citation needed]}