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How to MUN. Research. General Information www.Bestdelegate.com Terms/Lingo http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/getting-started/model-un-glossary Country research tips
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Research • General Information • www.Bestdelegate.com • Terms/Lingo • http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/getting-started/model-un-glossary • Country research tips • http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/research
Position Paper NOT YOUR OPINION. YOUR COUNTRY’S OPINION • One page • Single spaced • Short * specific * effective *analytical* • Professional terminology and tone • Comprehensive organization
Position Paper • Basic structure- 3 body paragraphs • First body • Background of topic and country’s involvement • Addresses stance and policies • Second body • Current status • Problems • What is the country doing now • Quotes/data/analysis • Other countries (allies/opposing) • Third body • Solution/conclusion • What will/should the country do and why • What programs should be created/eliminated/fixed
Opening Speech • Speech that notifies the committee which topic you would like to address first • Topic A v. Topic B • Based off of your position paper you can • Highlight importance to country • Create priority • Global importance • Brief 30-1 min 30 seconds