1. What, How To, Tips & Tricks
Model United Nations
What, How To, Tips & Tricks

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Tips & Tricks

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. UN Resolution Example

10. 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