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What is model un?

http://bestdelegate.com/what-is-model-united-nations/
- This talks briefly about what happens in a Model UN conference, with samples of people’s prior experiences in these events. The site adds in what the contents are involved in Model UN, and brings to light the numerous UN committees and simulations of the Security Council and General Assembly.
http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/getting-started/frequently-asked-questions
- Contains an FAQ about Model UN consisting of questions about what Model UN is, why people should join it, and other information.
http://www.nmun.org/ny_committee_guides.html
- This site provides examples for the kinds of topics that will be seen in the corresponding committees to the side.

United Nations Information

http://www.un.org/en/sections/what-we-do/index.html
- The following page elaborates on the tasks and issues handled by the United Nations, which involves:
  - Maintaining International Peace and Security
  - Promoting Sustainable Development
  - Protecting Human Rights
  - Upholding International Law
  - Delivering Humanitarian Aid
- These topics, as you will soon see, will be the foundations of the committees in Model UN conferences.
Committees in Model UN can be categorized based on a variety of qualities:
- How They are Run (traditional (General Assembly) committees and crisis committees)
- When They Occur (historical, contemporary, and futuristic committees)
- Whether Or Not They are Based on the Real World (realistic and fantastical committees)
- Who the Principal Actors Are (countries, country subdivisions, organizations, or individuals)
- The Committee’s Powers (executive, legislative, judicial, etc.)
- Its Area of Focus (political, economic, social, etc.)
- Its Size (large, medium, small, etc.)
http://unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/for-educators/resources/resource-links/united-nations
- This link contains a list of United Nations committees and what each one is about. (Scroll a third of the way down for the list)

Research and preparing for committee

Topic Background

This should be strictly informative and should give some insight for the outside reader.
A brief summary and an arrangement of examples of the topic researched should be provided by the writer to guide the reader through the topic.
http://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=175961&p=1160088
- This is a guide giving tips on how to write a background and providing other resources that can be used.

Country Profiles

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/research/topic-research
- A tips and tricks guide provided by the UNA-USA on how to properly research and debate country positions and topic issues.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
- An almanac-style reference resource maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
- An instant guide to the socioeconomic and historical backgrounds of different countries maintained by the BBC. This engine also provides useful audio and video clips for more information.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070630092338/http:/lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
- These are country studies maintained by the Library of Congress
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/topics
- An informational archive maintained by The New York Times that covers a large variety of subjects

Special Preparation for the Crisis Committee

http://www.cmunc.net/Files/Crisis%20Guide.pdf
- The following link illustrates the contents of a crisis committee, one different in many ways from the typical, general assembly that you would normally see. In a crisis committee, progression of conflicts are fast-paced, needing sufficient, widespread knowledge about the topic to be applied throughout the committee.
http://bestdelegate.com/why-you-need-to-try-crisis-committees/
- The above link provides you with reasons as to why you should try out a crisis committee. Check out the neat things this committee has to offer and see what kind of exposure you can gain by checking out the article.

Position Paper Writing

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/position-papers
- This is a brief overview on how write and position paper and how to prepare for conferences. Illustrates what a good position paper includes and gives tips on how to go about writing your position paper.
http://bestdelegate.com/a-formula-for-the-perfect-position-paper-solution-oriented-research/
- This article talks about the do’s and dont’s of Model UN.
- The Right Formula for Your Position Paper
  - Topic Background
  - Past UN Action
  - National Policy
  - Proposed Solution
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1ClTDQ3pI9BfmNXN3R1YzZjR29VVU9aMjRtZ1BSaXdMSVgybjJJZGp6Z0ZrREZMWUJQRU0
- This has examples of position paper from Pleasanton MUN delegates.
http://unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/position-papers/sample-position-paper
- This is a sample position paper from the UNA-USA.
http://unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/position-papers
- These a tips and instructions provided by the UNA-USA that help teach how to write a position paper and boost your skills in this area.

Speech Writing

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/public-speaking
- This provides step by step instructions for writing opening and mid-conference speeches.
Speech Tips and Suggestions:
- Bring along something to write on, because speeches made on the spot are at times not as well developed as the thought out ones that are planned and written out.
- Be prepared to make your speech flexible to the time limit, as times can vary. Get to your point in a quickly and direct way if you are heavily restricted on time.
  - Opening speeches will tend to range from forty-five seconds to one minute, thirty seconds
https://www.carthage.edu/model-united-nations/public-speaking-tips/
- This page provides speech writing tips for improving influence and quality of speeches.
http://www.munplanet.com/articles/public-speaking/mun-public-speaking-tips-and-tricks
- This article talks about a couple of simple tips for public speaking that will make it easier to work with.
http://bestdelegate.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-model-un-a-beginners-guide-to-achieving-success/
- The above link illustrates the many methods for handling conference debates.
http://bestdelegate.com/how-to-debate-resolutions/
- In this article, the process of debating for your resolution and presenting it are depicted.

Resolution Writing

http://bestdelegate.com/model-un-made-easy-how-to-write-a-resolution/
- This provides step by step instructions as to how you write a resolution and elaborates on the key components of a resolution.
http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/resolutions/preambulatory-and-operative-clauses
- This page has a list of all the preambulatory and operative clauses that are suggested for use in your resolution.
https://www.patana.ac.th/secondary/MUN/myweb/sample_resolution.htm
- This is a sample resolution providing the minute details that make up the special format of Model UN resolutions

Caucus

http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/caucusing
- This provides an overview of the two forms of caucusing and how it fits in with parliamentary procedure, in addition to giving good tips on how to to be effective in both moderated and unmoderated caucus.
http://pacenycmun.org/handbook/unit-3-foundational-skills-for-model-united-nations/3-3-caucusing-in-a-model-un-conference/
- The following link illustrates the functions of the two main forms of caucuses, as well as how to utilize each kind of caucus based on the progression of your committee.
http://www.uw-mun.org/delegate-resources/voting-bloc-1
- This page depicts the very crucial but not often mentioned process of the voting bloc.

How to Behave

http://bestdelegate.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-model-un-a-beginners-guide-to-achieving-success/
- This is a good guide on proper behavior, both inside and out of committee. Also provides great insight on how to maximize your chances of getting an award through both speaking and committee behavior.
http://www.unausa.org/global-classrooms-model-un/how-to-participate/model-un-preparation/dressing-for-success
- The above page is a guide on dressing appropriately and professionally for a MUN conference.

The Flow of the Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=268ROcmJjLU
- This video covers an overview of the several processes and procedures that are gone through during committee, as well as going over how to behave in a conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ogfnNmKSrA
- This video covers training for Model UN including how you need to prepare for and the steps through a conference and committee.
http://www.ilmunc.com/pdf/rules2014.pdf
- This gives a good description of important Model UN terms used in a conference, as well as the do’s and don’t’s of caucusing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paktq41Jyfc
- This is a short video on what a Model UN conference is and how to properly discuss your country’s position.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBh_RaX0gvs
- This video outlines a small mock conference. It goes over conference protocol from beginning to end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6hufLEx_mI
- A clear and concise guide on conference procedures made by UCLA MUN

Committees

In MUN conferences, you will be assigned a certain organization. Below are links to the websites of major UN committees

DISEC
- http://www.un.org/en/ga/first/
- The First Committee of the General Assembly that deals with disarmament, global challenges, and threats to international peace and security.

ECOSOC
- http://www.un.org/en/ecosoc/about/index.shtml
- ECOSOC is the principal body for coordination, policy review, policy dialogue and recommendations on economic, social and environmental issues, as well as for implementation of the internationally agreed development goals.
Security Council
- http://www.un.org/en/sc/about/
- Security Council’s primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
UNHCR
- http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c2.html
- The UNHCR protects refugees worldwide and facilitates their return home or resettlement.
FAO
- http://www.fao.org/about/en/
- The FAO leads international efforts to fight hunger. It is both a forum for negotiating agreements between developing and developed countries and a source of technical knowledge and information to aid development.
World Bank
- http://www.worldbank.org/en/about
- The World Bank focuses on poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards worldwide by providing low-interest loans, interest-free credit, and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, and communications, among other things. The World Bank works in over 100 countries.
WHO
- http://www.who.int/about/en/
- The World Health Organization is responsible for global vaccination campaigns, responding to public health emergencies, defending against pandemic influenza, and leading the way for eradication campaigns against life-threatening diseases like polio and malaria.
UNODC
- http://www.unodc.org/
- The UNODC is a global organization against the use of illicit drugs and international crimes. They focus on cooperation projects to help member states counteract drugs, international crimes, and terrorism.
UNEP
- http://www.unep.org/about/
- The United Nations Environment Program is the leading global environment authority that works towards environmental conservation.
ICJ
- http://www.icj-cij.org/information/index.php?p1=7&p2=2
- The International Court of Justice is the main judicial organ of the United Nations.
IMF
- http://www.imf.org/external/about.htm
- The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 188 member states that focuses on financial stability, economic growth, and the facilitation of international trade.
IAEA
- https://www.iaea.org/about
- The International Atomic Energy Agency is an organization that works with member states to promote the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy.
UNESCO
- http://en.unesco.org/about-us/introducing-unesco
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization strives to build networks that promote the mobilization of education, the preservation of culture and historical landmarks, and pursuing scientific cooperation.
Complete list of UN or UN-affiliated organizations on the UN website that link to each organization’s website
- http://www.un.org/depts/los/Links/UN-links.