top of page

Delegate preparation guide

This page will help you prepare for our upcoming conference, from what you need to prepare before arriving to the basics of the rules of procedure and an Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section regarding the conference. This page is also very useful for absolute beginners.

  • Facebook - White Circle
  • Instagram - White Circle
  • Twitter - White Circle

How to prepare for your topic

Preparing for the topics can be a daunting task especially for those new to MUNing. To ensure you are prepared for the debates we strongly recommend you do the following:

​

  • Read the study guide: The chairs of your committee will send you a study guide which will contain everything you should know for the topic. It will also include key points which the chair believes should be debated to help structure the discussion. This is the most important component to being fully prepared for the debates.

​

  • Research your countries stance: After reading your study guide you should research your countries stance on the issue to accurately represent their views. Having difficulty finding your countries stance? Read the following section for help!

​

  • Write your position paper: The position paper is a document that is written before the conference and must be sent to your chairs (deadlines and specifications will be communicated via email). This document will contain your countries stance and some potential ideas you have to resolve the issue. Remember if you don't submit your position paper on time you are not eligible to win an award.

​

  • Prepare an opening statement: Opening statements are short speeches of 1.5 minutes max giving an overview of your countries position on the topic. You should prepare one for each topic, its not necessary that you use the total time.

Suggestions for preparation

The following are suggestions to help you with preparing for your topics.​

​

  • How to find your countries position: Especially when representing smaller countries information on a country's stance can be lacking.

    • Check your countries foreign affairs website: Very often full research reports and public statements from a country's foreign affairs office can be found on a range of topics.​

    • Explore issues which have set a precedence: If a country has no public statement on an issue exploring its past actions can be a good way to deduce their likely views on the topic.

    • Contact your chairs: You will always have the opportunity to ask your chairs questions via email about your topic.

​

  • Read beyond the study guide: Often times the study guides will refer to other documents such as resolutions or treaties and other historical events. We suggest you don't limit your reading to the study guides and you explore these other topics.​

​

  • Contact your chairs if you have questions: If you have questions regarding the topic don't hesitate to contact your chairs via email.

Anchor 3

Rules of Procedure

For complete beginners we have included an overview of the most important components to the Rules of Procedure and for the advanced to intermediate MUNer you may download the full rules of procedure document. Note that it is not necessary to remember all of the rules of procedures, our chairs will be teaching and answering questions regarding the rules of procedure on the first day of debates and through out committee session. These rules do not apply for the historical crisis committee. Delegates participating in this committee will be emailed the full RoP.

IMG_1551.JPG

Beginners guide to the Rules of Procedure

The following is a timeline of a typical MUN debate.The most important components of each stage will be explained. Memorizing these rules is not necessary as the chairs will fully explain the Rules of Procedure to delegates at the beginning of the debate and when they become relevant. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have throughout the discussion. Access to the timeline by clicking on Learn more.

Anchor 5

Conference Schedule

Delegate Handbook 2024.png
Anchor 6
Anchor 4

Frequently asked Questions

​

  • How much time should I spend preparing?: There is no  specified amount of time to prepare. The most essential tasks would be to read the study guide, research your country stance and write your position paper. In total this could take approximately 5 hours, though we do recommend spending some more time researching and preparing for your topics.

​

  • What if I forget the rules during the debate?: Memorizing the rules of procedures is not necessary as the chairs will explain the rules during the debate and will be able to answer any questions you have throughout the debate. Also making mistakes regarding rules of procedure is not at all an issue as the chairs will help you with any mistakes.​

​

  • Is joining a committee above my recommended level an issue?  No, this is not a problem. Beginners may join intermediate or advanced committees, the rules of procedure will still be explained by the chairs. However we recommend you spend extra time preparing as the topics will be more complex and you are likely to debate topics with more experienced MUNers.

​

  • Can I bring a pre-written draft resolution and present  it in the committee?:  No, this is very frowned upon. Coming prepared with potential solutions is no issue however pre-writing a full draft resolution is not recommended as an important component to the debate is to work together and discuss the specific wording of the draft resolution.

bottom of page