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Model UN Basics

(Roll Call, GSL, & Note Passing)

How does a MUN Conference begin?

• Roll Call
• Motion to Open Debate
• Motion to Set the Agenda
• Ex. Motion for 2 for and 2 against Topic
• Ex. Motion to Vote on Topic A or Topic B
• Motion to Open the Speaker’s List

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Setting

• 1 - 3 Chairs
• 25 - 50 Countries
• Placards, Research, Notepad, Pens...

How does roll-call in Model UN work?

Options for Voting

• Present
• Options: Yes, No, or Abstain
• Present & Voting
• Options: Yes or No

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Why does this matter?

• Resolution Voting

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*this happens at the beginning of every session

What is a GSL speech?

Content of a Speaker’s List Speech (1 Minute)

1. Overview of the Topic
2. Country’s Stance
3. Proposed Solutions

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Purpose

• Find other countries that share your stance on the topic.
• Note Passing
• Build your “bloc” or group of countries you would are working with.

What is note-passing?

Purpose

• To communicate with other delegates during Speaker’s List Speeches or Moderated Caucuses.
• To agree/support with another delegate’s stance or idea.
• To ask questions regarding another delegates stance.
• To plan resolution writing or coordinate speeches.

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Preparing for a

MUN Conference

How to prepare for a MUN conference?

1. Write Position/Topic Paper
2. Write GSL
3. Print Articles with Statistics & Research
1. Graphs, Pictures, or Maps
2. Research Allies of your Country

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• Bring Notepad, Large Sticky Notes, & other Office Supplies
• Research Binder
• Wear Formal Wear
• Bring Water
• Bring your Laptop

What are position/topic papers?

• Submitted to Chair prior to the Conference.
• Required for Awards
• Research Award

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Parts of the Paper

• Overview of the Topic
• Past UN Actions
• Country’s Stance
• Proposed Solutions

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Length: 1 - 5 Pages (example on Google Classroom)

How to research in Model UN?

Resources

• UN Website, CIA Factbook
• Chair Report/Background Guide

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Tips & Tricks

• Focus on Reading Articles from Your Country
• The most important part of the paper is the country’s stance.
• Spend time learning about the topic.
• Watch Youtube Videos.
• Think about a Unique Aspect of the Topic
• Come up with a Unique Solution
• Research Between Sessions

Moderated & Unmoderated Caucus

What is a moderated caucus?

Definition: A moderated caucus is a formal and regulated form of debate.

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Format

• One Speaker at a Time
• Time
• Total Length: 10 - 20 Minutes
• Speaking Time: 30 to 90 Seconds
• Abbreviation: Mod

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Goal: Discuss Smaller Elements of the Topic

How to motion for a moderated caucus?

The delegation of __________ would like to motion for a moderated caucus on the topic of __________ for 15 minutes with 1 minute per speaker.

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Rules of Motion

• Motions will be voted on in order of disruption.
• They need a simple majority to pass.
• There will be multiple motions.
• You may motion for an extension.
• Do not motion for an extension of an extension.
• Remember Math
• 9 Minutes Total & 45 Seconds per Speaker

What is an unmoderated caucus?

Definition: An unmoderated caucus is a informal and collaborative form of debate.

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Format

• Multiple Speakers at a Time
• Time
• Total Length: 15 - 25 Minutes
• Abbreviation: Unmod

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Goal: Form a Bloc, Write Resolutions, & Increase Collaboration.

How to motion for an unmoderated caucus?

The delegation of __________ would like to motion for an unmoderated caucus for 15 minutes.

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Rules of Motion

• Not required to specify a topic.
• This motion is most disruptive.

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When to motion for an unmod?

• After a repetitive moderated caucus
• For resolution writing
• Before the end of a session

Resolution Writing

What is a resolution?

The goal of every Model UN conference is to create a multifaceted solution that addresses all aspects of the problem.

Steps to a Resolution

• Delegates write about proposed solutions in their topic papers.
• Delegates introduce their ideas about solutions in their GSL.
• Delegates discuss how solutions can be implemented during moderated caucus.
• Delegates collaborate during unmoderated caucus to draft and write resolutions.

A resolution is a document split into three sections that provide recommendations that help solve/mitigate the issue at hand.

What is the structure of a resolution?

Sections of a Resolution

1. The Header
2. The Preambulatory Clauses
3. The Operative Clauses

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The Header

• This included the committee name, the topic, the sponsors, & signatories.
• Sponsors: delegates who wrote the resolution
• Signatories: delegates who want to see the resolution presented and debated.

Resolution #2 - STLT

Committee: WHO

Topic: Efficacy of Vaccine Distribution

Sponsors: Armenia, Estonia, Mexico & Nigeria

Signatories: Chad, Portugal, Sierra Leone, United Kingdom, United States, & Romania.

What are the preambulatory clauses?

Definition: A preambulatory clause offers a preview/general overview of the topic and illustrates important problems that will be addressed.

• Contextualize your Topic
• Illustrate the Importance of the Issue

Format

• The preambulatory clause word must be italicized.
• Each clause must end in a comma.
• Note the words that start each clause.

Recognizing that as of 2015, 8 million displaced children from the Syrian civil war have been assisted by foreign organizations such as UNICEF,

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Realizing that there are 2.5 million children registered by UNICEF to be lacking education as of 2015 due to the refugee crisis,

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Noting UNICEF, the World Vision and other organizations have undertaken a $1billion strategy to sponsor public support on critical education and civilian protection programs,

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Preambulatory Clauses Example

What are the operative clauses?

Definition: An operative clause is a recommendation for a specific action that will address the problem.

• Most Important Part of Resolution
• Each Operative Clause will have Sub-Clauses
• Operative Clauses are Divided

Format

• The clause must be underlined.
• Each operative clause ends with a semicolon.
• The last operative clause ends in a period.
• Operative Clause
1. Sub-Clause
1. Further Details

Operative Clause Example

1. Initiates the establishment of a sub-committee under UNICEF with the purpose of monitoring educational infrastructure, health, and sustainable development.
1. Directs this sub-committee to be named as The Subcommittee on Educational Response (SER);
1. Within the SER, developing nations will be further classified into upper-middle-income countries, lower-middle-income countries, and low-income countries based on the report from the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) in 2014;
1. Lower-Middle-Income (LMI), Low-Income (LI) , Upper-Middle-Income (UMI)
2. These groups of countries will tackle the challenges of health and education together;
2. Calls upon the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to create a sub-committee to oversee financial operations;
• Directs the IMF to be further divided to oversee the funds of the LMI, LI, UMI groups of countries;
• Requests developing nations to contribute a percentage of their GDP to their respective IMF financial fund;
1. Suggests LMI group of countries contribute 1.00% of their GDP; LI group of countries contribute 1.50% of their GDP; UMI group of countries contribute 2.00% of their GDP;
• Requests developed nations to contribute a portion of their GDP to the overall subcommittee under the IMF ranging from 0.5% to 1.5%;

Voting Procedures

How do conferences end in Model UN?

Step 1: Motion to introduce working paper _____.

• The chair may set a time or ask you for a time limit per resolution (with or without Q & A).

Step 2: Presenting Resolution

• You and the other delegates in your bloc will choose 3 - 5 people to present the resolution.
• These delegates will read the resolution and answer any questions.

Note: Pay Attention! Find flaws in other resolution and network to increase support for your resolution.

How do conferences end in Model UN? (cont.)

Step 3: Pros & Cons Speeches

• This is one of the last opportunities to give a good speech that is meaningful.
• Speak pro for your resolution and others that support your country’s stance.

Step 4: Voting Procedure

• Amendments (on the next slide)
• Motion to move into voting procedure for working paper _____.
• If the resolution passes, it will move into the General Assembly.
• Voting procedures in the GA are similar.

What are amendments?

Definition: An amendment is a correct or change in the resolution that is decided upon by the resolution’s sponsors.

• Motion to introduce an amendment to change/delete/add _________ to working paper ________.
• A delegate will present the amendment and pro/con speeches may be given.
• The amendment will be voted on before it is approved.

Note: The process of amendments is unique to each conference, so ask your chair what the procedures are.

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