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What Is Model UN?
• Students from around the world that participate in the simulation of general assemblies and other multilateral bodies • UNSC• DISEC• UNHRC
• Your committee will discuss relative and current events that are happening around the world• Syria• LGBT laws in Russia
How Does it Work?
• Every conference is unique, new committee and country selection
• Each committee will have a different set of topics
• Position papers are necessary for every conference which demonstrates prior research of your country’s position on the topics (500 words approx.)
• Committees will gather and discuss their topics and attempt to pass a resolution
• Awards will be given at the end of each conference
Terminology
Delegate: A student who is participating and acting on behalf of their assigned country.
Caucus: A debate in which delegates can informally and formally discuss the topics. (unmoderated and moderated respectively)
Motion: A request made by a delegate for the committee to do something.
Chair: The moderator of the debates in your committee
Placard: A country’s ‘nametag’ used to signal the chair
Speakers List: The order in which delegates will speak in a moderated caucus.
Preambulatory: Clauses that describe the issue.Operative: Clauses that describe the steps that
will be taken to create the solution.
Research & Position Papers
• Be sure to fully understand your country’s position on the topics and the relationship with other countries
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the debate topic
• Know the abilities of your UN section (UNSC vs. GA)
• Paper will reflect your research, how it affects your country and your country’s position
• Statistics can be very helpful• Potential resolutions to the topic• Ensure your position paper is concise and
direct
Debate
• Preliminary speakers list, very general statement loosely addressing the issues, important for a first impression
• Secondary speakers list, more specific to the chosen topic, state your country’s position
• Take notes! Useful when getting together to create a resolution, find those with similar opinions
• You may not be called, if you feel like you are never getting picked it’s okay to page the chair
• Paging other members during committee can be useful to further your knowledge on their positions but do not miss out on debate or disrupt it
• Raise your placard as much as you can
Resolution Writing
• Follow the example format• Include details, don’t make it vague or overly
generalized• Ensure to use the preambulatory and
operative clause words • Have an appropriate number of sponsors (2-4
depending on size of committee)• Keep in mind your country’s position and
relationship with others; ie. USA would be pro-drones and has a good relationship with the UK
General
• Dress for success, business attire necessary• No t-shirts, jeans, sweats, shorts, sneakers, sandals or
excessive skin exposure
• You don’t need to ask to leave to committee room, do not ask.
• Be sure to understand the flow of debate before entering committee, feel free to ask fellow delegates or anyone else if you are unsure
• Background guides will be given prior to committee
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