<p>I’m new to Model UN, wondering a few things…</p>
<li>Are there any great websites for researching that you always use?</li>
<li>How do you go about writing the paper? How useful is it?</li>
<li>Any additional tips on what to do (or not to do) during the conferences</li>
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<p>Expiriences?</p>
<p>Ooo I need help too! I'm quite new to MUN too and I've been experiencing difficulty finding some valid sites on research :(</p>
<p>Oh, </p>
<p>if anyone can list the procedures (the steps) in order of the conferences, or link to them if you know of a website, I would very, very much appreciate that.</p>
<p>usually for whatever issue you get, it has already been reviewed by the actual UN. so if you google "(issue word-for-word)" there should be a lot of results. Since you always want NGOs (non-government organizations) or "official" boards/councils/etc. sometimes you do have to refer back to wikipedia. but use it for what it is "an online encyclopedia" not you word-for-word regurgitating site.</p>
<p>the paper is always referred to as a resolution (at least my conferences =/ ) and you write up preambulatory clauses starting with words like "Appalled" or "Applauds" -in the context of most conferences, these don't really matter. write up a few that relate to the situation, don't go over half a page.</p>
<p>and you line your resolutions so that every line has a number attached to it (clicking around on Word should make it appear) then you go into these formulaic operative clauses. </p>
<p>in the conference, always refer to everyone, including you, in third person. our conferences were attended by delegates who were mildly unprepared, and many of them forgot this. it was hilarious, though.
don't stutter or mumble because people will take advantage of that. always speak as clearly as you can and louddddd. if you really can't think of anything to say back to them when you're up at the podium, then ask for them to restate their question to give you more time. if you seriously can't think of anything, then say that you firmly believe the resolution provides enough information to answer the delegate's questions (usually they're negative and launch flaws like the flu.)
there isn't much on what not to do aside from respect the rules :)</p>
<p>have fun because mun is wonderrrful.!</p>
<p>A great way to research for Security Council and similar positions is to look at foreign embassy websites. </p>
<p>Nonetheless, as far as research is concerned, I don't think it's that valuable....I walked into my last conference (one of the nation's most prestigious ones) without a single minute of research and ended up winning the best delegate award (gavel) in the premier committee....If you know your IR and econ cold you don't really need research to succeed...</p>
<p>What not to do during conferences?</p>
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<li>Don't bring up national sovreignty, if possible. If it's legitimately your country's only argument against foreign intervention in its affairs, then go ahead. Otherwise, it's just a debate-killer.</li>
<li>Don't make personal attacks. If the person you're attacking knows what he's doing, he'll submit a request for right of reply. Don't antagonize anyone in general.</li>
<li>Never say "I motion". It's idiotic, honestly. Say "I move...".</li>
<li>Don't think that spewing out resolutions for the heck of it will do you any good.</li>
<li>Don't try to seduce other delegates. In most cases, it fails. :P</li>
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<p>hmm... tips for model UN let's see...</p>
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<li>speak sparingly (when you do speak, it must be VERY important ;) ).</li>
<li>motion often for an unmoderated caucus. </li>
<li>do NOT let the time on the speaker's list get above 30 sec. in fact, motion to reduce to 15 sec. when possible. </li>
<li>very few people actually know what they're talking about so you can say whatever you want and no one will check you.<br></li>
<li>delegate dance, nuff said</li>
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<p>lol i luv this... NEVER procrastinate doing resolutions...try to have a topic outline with the basic onfo abt ur topic and write out ur country's position on the topic it shud give u a pretty gud start</p>
<p>i would definitely try and make the resolution concise. Long resolutions almost never get passed, but resolutions with clear plans of action which the other delegates can understand without having to ask extensive questions are much more successful. For research I'd also recommend the UN's website. There you can find information about previous conferences and resolutions (real ones) that can help structure your arguement.</p>
<p>Good thread. Actually I disagree with proletariat. Do seduce delegates. You never know what can happen until you try. And I second delegate dance. You will enjoy it=)</p>