A position paper is a short essay in regards to a country's/character's views and position on a topic along with an analysis of the situation at hand. With this, they assist students with conference preparation by having them conduct extensive research to come to a conclusion on policies, positions and plans their country/character may follow through with.
Delegates at RHMUN 2025 will not be required to submit position papers in order to be eligible for awards, though are encouraged to do so. Delegates who submit position papers will be able to receive feedback from their dais for future reference.
Delegates should aim to touch on their country/character's position on each topic present in the background guide. This means that for committees with 2 topics, delegates should be writing one paper that includes discussion on both topics. For committees with only one topic, delegates will only have to write about the main event/topic at hand and their country/character's position on it. For further information on how to write a position paper consult your head delegate or the internet.
We request that delegates attempt to ensure that their position papers are concise. Position papers should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced, and using 12pt font. These page requirements refer to the entire paper excluding the citations/bibliography.
Delegates should cite their works using any professional citation format such as APA, MLA, or Chicago. We strongly recommend that delegates use at least 3 reputable sources to complete their paper, although for some committees this may not be possible which is understandable.
Papers should be submitted in the .pdf, .doc, or .docx (Microsoft Office Word) format. Please submit a copy of your position paper on your respective committee's email.
Please title your position paper the following:
[Country/Character Name] - [Committee] - Position Paper
If you have any questions or concerns regarding writing, formatting, or submitting position papers, please feel free to reach out to your committee directors or the secretariat at staff.rhmun@gmail.com.