MUN Prep
MUN Prep
RESEARCH .................................................................................................................................................. 1
COUNTRY RESEARCH ......................................................................................................................... 2
TOPIC OR ISSUE AT HAND: ................................................................................................................ 6
MAIN COMMITEES .....................................................................................................................................7
RESOLUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 15
THE READING ...................................................................................................................................15
PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES ............................................................................................................ 16
OPERATIVE CLAUSES ........................................................................................................................17
FREQUENTLY USED TERMS ......................................................................................................................19
POINTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
POSITION PAPERS/POLICY STATEMENTS ................................................................................................ 23
CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 24
LOBBYING ........................................................................................................................................ 24
DEBATING ........................................................................................................................................ 26
AMMENDMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 28
VOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 29
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................... 29
CLOTHING ........................................................................................................................................ 29
EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................................................29
RESEARCH
Websites:
CIA: The World Fact Book
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
UN System: UN Organisations
http://www.unsystem.org/
UN Documents
http://www.un.org/en/documents/
THE READING
The Heading is a mandatory part of resolutions. Though they don’t contribute to the content of a
resolution, they address the committee; state the issue being resolved, the submitter of the
resolution, and those who’ve co-submitted the resolution (signatories).
Operative Clauses
All acronyms must be fully written out before appearing in the abbreviated form, you only
need to write them out once, and then refer to the abbreviated form for the rest of the
resolution
All Operative clauses must be underlined and be numbered
Sub Clauses must be lettered ( a), b), c), d)…)
Sub-sub Clauses must be in Roman Numerals ( i), ii), iii), iv)…)
If a sub clause does not end the clause, their ending punctuation must be a comma (,)
If sub-sub clauses does not end the clause, their ending punctuation must be a comma (,)
All Operative clauses must end in semi-colons (;)
Leave a line between ever clause
No Clause-Opening words should be repeated in the resolution, if you need to reuse it, either
use a similar word to it, or add “Further” before it like in “Further Requests” or add “Strongly”
like “Strongly Requests”
In the Operative Clauses PLEASE DO:
Aim to find solutions, which solve the smaller problems that contribute to the issue
Elaborate on the solutions in your operative clauses (sub clauses and sub-sub clauses)
Make use of any UN organisations or create ones to help the issue
Emphasize cooperation between governments and relevant UN organisations
Explain different methods of approaching the same problem through clauses
Bloc
A bloc is a group of member states who share similar views, or are of the same culture/ political
policy/ language/ trade group/ geographical region etc.
Adjourn
When the debate session adjourns, it means that session time has ended. The chair announces to
delegates that the committee will be adjourned, either for a break, lunch or for the day. “Delegates,
the committee is adjourned for lunch. Please be back at 1:45 for us to begin debate on another
resolution.”
Caucus
During a caucus, delegates may informally discuss a topic between themselves and lobby ideas on the
current issue at hand and try to think of some constructive ideas to better the issue. “Delegates, the
chair will entertain a five minute caucus for you to discuss the situation in DPR Korea”
Amendment
An amendment is a change (addition, removal or adjustment) to a clause or a resolution. It is
submitted by delegates during debate3 and is debated upon in closed debate3 and is then voted on.
“The delegate submitted an amendment to strike clause six”
Moderated Caucus
A Moderated Caucus is where delegates may exchange ideas in the form of a break, but with one of
the chairs present to moderate the discussion, however this is rarely implemented outside of the
Security Council1 .
Un-moderated Caucus
An Un-Moderated Caucus is like a Moderated Caucus, except chairs do not moderate what is being
discussed. These are rarely requested by delegates, as breaks are used as a form of UnModerated
Caucuses.
Right of Reply
The Right of Reply is where delegates may reply to a speaker’s comment. It is requested by a delegate
to the chairs when a delegate has been insulted, or was mentioned on a delegate’s speech and wishes
to answer the delegate back on what they said about them. “The Delegate of DPR Korea stated how
Japan was a Terrorist Island wishing to demolish DPR Korea. The Delegate of Japan requested the
Right of Reply to explain to DPR Korea and the house that they aren’t a Terrorist Island, but want
stabilised international peace and cooperation.”
Roll Call
The Roll Call is done at the start of the day and after breaks. It’s like the register at school, where the
chairs (instead of teachers) check for which delegates are present and if debate may begin.
Second
A Second, is something called out by a delegate who agrees with a motion. If a delegate doesn’t agree,
they call out “Objection!”. If a chair sees that a motion is in order, they’ll ask if there are any
delegates who second the motion, and if there are, the motion would be entertained. “Motion to
Move into voting procedures!” “Are there any delegates wishing to second that motion?” “Second!”
POINTS
POSITION PAPERS/POLICY STATEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
-Notebook
- Pen, pencil
-Notes
-Folder
-Laptop