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NOVICE TRAINING PACKETNovice Trainers: Kenny Lowande Charlotte Mayfield Josefine Damgaard Director of Novice Training: Kevin Guzik Table of ContentsWhat is MUN?…………………………………………3How to prepare for a conference……………………..4The day of the conference……………………………..5Resolutions and Amendments…………………………7Perambulatory Clauses and Phrases………………….9 Sample Resolution and Amendment…………………………………10-11 Impromptu Speaking………………………………………12Homework…………………………………………13 Summary Format……………………………………………..14 Position Paper Format……………………………………………15Conference Evaluation format……………………….16Glossary of Terms…………………………………….17WHAT IS MUN? What is the U.N.? The United Nations was first formed in 1945 after WWII to settle any future disputes so that the world could avoid another world war. Its premier feature, the Security Council, was set up as a group of nations that would see to maintaining peace around the world and setting an example for emerging nations. Five permanent members sit in the Security Council; USA, China, UK, France, and Russia. Another ten nations are rotated in and out of the S.C. Since its beginning, the U. N. has grown to 191 member nations today with many different branches that are specialized in maintaining peace, distributing food and medicine, observing nuclear energy usage and much more. A branch such as WTO (World Trade Organization) focuses mainly on trade around the globe. Countries come together to discuss economic embargoes, trade rights, tariffs, and other matters dealing with global trade. WHO World Health Organization) deals health issues around the world such as eradicating diseases, quarantining infected areas, helping the malnourished and other such problems. Today the U.N. has a countless number of branches that specialize in numerous different topics and work to achieve many different goals. What is MUN? MUN, also known as Model United Nations, is a program in which students participate in mock UN meetings. The meetings, or conferences, are divided into committees. Each committee discusses different topics depending on which committee it is (example: WHO would discuss AIDS or diabetes, and OPEC would discuss the oil in the Middle East). Students are assigned a country, which with they have to research the countries views on the topic at hand, and learn everything about that country possible. In the actual committee, delegates debate on the issues being discussed, and try to come to reasonable resolutions to the problem. In order to get the whole experience of MUN, students dress up in business clothes, bring laptops or briefcases, and get into character. The people that run the committee, and are in charge, are called the Chairs of the committee. They keep track of who has given speeches, comments, and take notice of who needs to speak. The Chairs also give out awards at the end of conferences to the delegates who they think did the best job representing their country. Within each committee the countries are divided into blocs. The blocs are divided by location on the globe. For example, China, Japan, and Korea would be in an Asian bloc, and France, Germany, and Britain would be in a European bloc. The blocs usually divide the committee according to positions on the topic as well as by location on the globe. These blocs usually get together in a caucus, or a break in debate where you talk openly about the topic at hand with people who agree with your position. In caucus, you and your resolution group begin to write up a resolution, in which you propose ideas for ways to alleviate the problem at hand, or eradicate it all together. After your group writes a resolution, everybody who wrote one, presents each resolution and then the whole committee votes for which one they think would be the most effective for the problem. MUN is a lot of work, but it is also very rewarding. Not only do you learn about events going on in the world, and get many different views of the problem, but you learn valuable skills as well. You learn great public speaking skills because of how many speeches you will give in one year. Also, you learn how to work with a team. You cannot get through a conference all by yourself, you will not survive, you learn to work together with people you might not normally associate with, and get to know other peoples’ points of view. How to Prepare For a Conference I. How To Sign Up For A Conference:
place. Also be sure to pay attention as to how much each sign up will cost. B. Have your money ready to pay at the door. C. Know what committee you want and make sure you have a 2nd choice. D. When you go in the sign-in room, just simply look for the committee name, and sign your name on the space provided. E. Wait a few days for the coordinators to assign you a country to represent. II. How to research for a conference: A. Any source is good for getting info. These include: Internet, Books, Magazines, Encyclopedias B. Always cite your sources C. Don’t plagiarize D. Use the conference website as a guide. Most likely a list of helpful sites will be available for you to use. III. Summaries (refer to page 15 for an example and format)
IV. Position Paper Format (See page 16 for format) A. Make sure you answer all the basic questions that the committee requires you to answer within your position paper B. Have the following sections within your paper: 1. Background of Topic 2. UN Involvement (Past UN Actions) 3. Country Policy/Possible Solutions a. Make sure this is the longest section in your paper V. What to Bring/What Not to Bring A. What to Bring: Briefcase/purse/backpack, Position Papers/Summaries, Novice packet, Clipboard, Pens/Pencils, Notecards/ notepad, Highlighter, Money for snacks, Laptops B. What Not to Bring: Cell Phones (unless it can be turned off), iPods/ GameBoy, Weapons, Anything else distracting (Playing cards, etc.) Remember before each conference you will need summaries, a position paper (2 copies). The Day of the Conference I. Roll Call
II. Opening Speakers list
III. Speeches
IV. Comments
V. Caucusing
VI. Bloc positions
Caucusing in blocs or in mixed groups of countries will be orderly or chaotic depending upon the skill levels of the delegates. At the beginning, there is often a great deal of shouting and jostling for position. If you can insure that everyone may be heard, your leadership will be recognized. Suggest that everyone sit in a circle to be seen and heard. Or stand on a chair and call your bloc there. Or organize your bloc against a wall, facing you http://www.cowac.org/countrybloc.htm VII. Voting Bloc Bloc examples African Bloc Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan Arab Bloc Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria Asian Bloc Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand Eastern Bloc Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, the Russian Federation, the Ukraine Latin American Bloc Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela Western Bloc Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States Resolutions and AmendmentsUltimately, the goal of any committee is to write and adopt well-composed and comprehensive substantive proposals—that is, resolutions and amendments. It is the process of drafting these proposals that unite speaking, caucusing, and diplomacy all into one expression of the ideas and solutions by a group of member-states. In what will follow we will be examining the structure of resolutions and amendments and briefly discuss important strategies that you should know as a delegate in writing these substantive proposals. Sponsorship and SignatoriesEach resolution or amendment has sponsors. Sponsors of resolutions are the member-states who devote time, energy and input to a resolution. They are the creators, writers, and advocates of the substantive ideas presented within the document. Sponsorship can be withdrawn from the resolution up until amendments have been passed altering the resolution. Each resolution or amendment also needs a certain number of signatories in order to be official. The number of signatories needed varies with the size and type of committee and your chair will inform you of this number at the beginning of the conference. Signatories, simply signatures from different nation-states, indicate interest in the resolution, but do not indicate any support or opposition for its substantive ideas. Signing a resolution is simply a way of indicating that you consider it worth discussing. Sponsors may not sign their own resolutions, and signatories cannot be withdrawn after the resolution has been submitted. ResolutionsA resolution is a written proposal that deals with the issues being entertained by the committee. The committee votes on resolutions and those that pass become international law. 1.Resolution Structure Resolutions are divided into three parts: (1) Header, -The Header provides the basic information mainly for administrative purposes. It lists the topic, the committee and the sponsors at the beginning of the resolution, usually placed in the upper left corner of the document. (2) Perambulatory clauses - These clauses introduce the problem at hand, provide some background information, and in general indicate the attitude of the resolution. Citing important documents or events as background knowledge can be impressive, but don’t overload with perambulatory clauses, as they can crash a good resolution before it gets off the ground. These cannot be changed by amendments. Begin perambulatory clauses with an underlined word, such as Reminding, Reiterating or Emphasizing, and end each clause with a comma. (3) Operative clauses. -The operative clauses are the meat of the resolution. They outline the ideas and proposed actions of the resolution. They should lay out a specific solution or set of solutions to the problem at hand. Good operative clauses are original, innovative, on policy, and both economically and politically feasible. Cost considerations are also dealt with in the operative clauses. These are the clauses that can be altered by amendments. Each operative clause should be numbered. Begin each operative clause with an underlined word or phrase, such as Calls for, Strongly encourages, or Establishes, and end each clause with a semi-colon.
With the content of your resolution you want to exhibit the following characteristics: • Feasibility: The most fundamental aspect of a resolution is its ability to be implemented and accomplish some goal or serve some function. In order to do this, a resolution must be realistic and in conformity to the policies and the perspectives of the international community. • Originality: Several resolutions which say the same exact thing or very similar things do not add anything to the quality of debate in committee. Indeed, resolutions ought to contain unique ideas and solutions so that there can be something to debate about. Any resolutions that say the same or similar things should be combined. • Creativity: When formulating the operatives in a resolution don’t simply use what the UN or your country has done in the past as your guide. Come up with a course of action that is the result of critical thinking and analysis not regurgitation. Working with other member states, you should be reevaluating past UN actions and proposing solutions which improve upon those past actions. Although you should aim for feasibility in your resolution, this does not mean that you cannot be innovative as well. 3. How to Submit a Resolution Once the resolution is complete, rise under powers of Delegations to submit a substantive proposal. This can be done at any time except during voting bloc. The chair will then ask the key sponsors to approach for the submission, at which point the resolution will be numbered if it is deemed acceptable by the chair. www.bmun.net
Example Resolution 
Example Amendment 
Impromptu Speaking I. Why is impromptu speaking important? A. General and Substantive Debate B. Comments C. Speech Contests D. Current Events E. Presentations F. Public Speaking is a Life Skill II. The Keys to a successful impromptu speech are as follows: A. Confidence B. General direction of your speech C. Knowledge of the fundamentals of public speaking III. About your voice: A. Dynamics B. Tone C. Inflection D. Presence E. Projection F. Confidence G. Conviction IV. Primary objective: A. Convey your message clearly, articulately, and eloquently B. Create a presence for yourself C. Command respect from the committee Here is a list of UN acronyms
Summary Format LHHSMUN requires students to compile research summaries as a representation of the delegates’ hard work and acquired information. It is also a collection of research that will prove to be a quick reference during the days of the actual conference. Every topic must have five summaries with the original article attached. SAMPLE SUMMARIES
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S WCIMUN Tuberculosis Summaries
A  ddress: http://www.trc-chennaiargh.org/
D Studies on childhood tuberculosis to develop diagnostic criteria and field methodology using simple signs are also in progress. In studies in North Arcot district it was found that despite the introduction of SCC the completion rates with unsupervised chemotherapy were only 40%. More disturbing was the fact that there was high mortality and high rates of resistance. These findings highlight the absolute need for supervision of treatment and introduction of DOTS. Studies are in progress to know the prevalence of HIV infection among patients with tuberculosis, to describe the attack rates of tuberculosis among HIV infected persons, and to study the natural history of dual infection with HIV and tuberculosis. Interim findings had revealed that the prevalence of HIV among tuberculosis patients was around 2% and about 4% of HIV infected individuals developed tuberculosis annually. Mortality in those with dual infection was about 4 times higher than those with HIV alone.
Address: http://www.whomorph.int/gtb/dots/index.htm Date: 8.18.00
1 Two kinds of summaries are allowed. One in paragraph form summarizing the important facts that is most essential to your working paper. Usually these kinds of summaries are a paragraph long, which is about 7 or more lines. The other kind of summary allowed is in bullet form. Please include only the most essential points made in your research! For the convenience of all MUN teachers, please follow this rubric exactly! Position Paper Format
The papers MUST be TYPED and follow the format below. No more than 7 double spaced pages. PART 1. COUNTRY PROFILE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1. Official name of country 2. Climate (major types of climate, rainfall, vegetation) 3. Map a. Location absolute (latitude and longitude) and relative (in relation to physical features and other nations) b. Physical features (what would one see in the country in the way of mountains, deserts, plains, major rivers, coast lines, etc.) c. In the map key state the size of the country in square mi/km POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 4. Type of government, names of government officials, and political parties. 5. Capital 6. International Organization affiliations 7. Size of armed forces
8. Official language, other languages spoken, ethnic composition and major religions 9. Population, population growth rate, and population distribution 10. Major cities 11. Infant mortality rate and average life expectancy 12. Teachers and Doctors per population ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY 13. GNP or GDP (total and Per Capita) 14. % of land that is arable used for agriculture 16. Major agricultural and industrial products 17. Major exports and imports 18. Currency (include current exchange rate) 19. Balance of Trade (include amounts in US current of Total Exports and Imports) 20. Historical events (Time line format ONLY since 1980)
1. Historical background of the topic 2. Who is directly involved 3. Why is this a problem to the world?
1. How did the UN get involved? 2. Organs, committees, agencies or NGOs of the UN that are involved. 3. UN action: resolutions passed, committees set-up, organizations established, peacekeeping forces, etc.
1. Your country’s involvement with the topic. 2. Your country’s position on the topic 3. What actions has your country taken to solve the problem in the past (resolutions sponsored, aid sent, peacekeeping troops sent, etc.). 4. Possible solutions that your country plans to propose Conference Self-Evaluation Format Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Conference __________________________________________________________________________________ Committee __________________________________________________________________________________ Country __________________________________________________________________________________ Topic(s) __________________________________________________________________________________
2. Comment on the general nature of the committee: caucusing, speeches, comments, resolutions, and resolution writing, etc. Note anything unusual about the committee which you have not witnessed at prior conferences. 3. Explain your process of researching for this conference and any research procedures that you have not used in the past. Comment on the effectiveness of your methods. 4. What seemed to be the characteristics of the delegates who took control during committee and/or were recognized with awards? If you received an award, describe anything you did that may have differed from what you did at previous conferences. 5. What impressed you about your committee and the conference in general that we could use at our Twelfth Annual Conference? What were some deficiencies you saw in committee or at the conference that should be avoided at our conference? My co-delegate was ______________________________________. Glossary
annual session. Amendment Additions, deletions, and changes in a resolution. Annex To incorporate into a country the territory of another country. Armistice A temporary peace agreement. Autonomy Independence; self-government. Bilateral Having to do with two parties (versus multilateral having to do with many parties). Bloc Common interest groups with similar economic, political, and social perspectives on world issues. Caucus A break in committee for the purpose of informal debate. Chair Person in charge of a committee; assisted by Vice-Chairs. Credentials Identification indicating name, country, and committee. Delegate A student representative of a member-state. Delegation The student representatives of a member-state. Dilatory Causing unnecessary delay or thwarting the positive flow of committee action.
Diplomatic immunity Special privileges accorded to diplomats and their families and staffs by international agreement, including freedom from arrest, search, and taxation.
authority to another. Formal speech A speech made by a delegation placed on the Speakers List. Gavel Used by the Chair during committee and awarded to the best delegation in the committee. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The total value of the goods and services produced in a nation during a specific period of time. Operative clause Policy portion of resolution. Page A person in committee who delivers notes. Peace keeping forces A force sent to maintain, enforce, or intervene to achieve a cessation of hostilities between opposing armies, countries, or other groups. Placard Each delegation is given a placard which is used to receive recognition from the Chair and also for voting. Preambulatory clause Justifications for action; found in resolutions. President Person in charge of Security Council or an Ad Hoc committee; assisted by Vice-Presidents. Protectionism The process of government economic protection for domestic producers through restrictions on foreign competition. Rapporteur A representative and honor bestowed on a delegation by the committee to summarize activities in the General Assembly. Resolution A formal expression of opinion of a committee on issue confronting the world.
Rules of Procedure The rules used at a Model UN conference to run committee. Sanction An action by nations toward another nation. Includes blockades, restrictions on trade, withholding loans. Intent is to force compliance with international law.
Secretary-General and Undersecretaries-General. Self-determination The ability for the people of a nation to decide what form of government they shall have without interference. Comment Speech immediately following and pertaining directly to a formal speech; Official Newsletter of the Berkeley Model United Nations Conference Sovereignty Absolute power or authority of a state against external control. Speakers List The order in which delegates will speak in formal debate; the list of country names is kept by the Chair. Substantive Pertaining to a factual or prescriptive expression of language. Substantive Debate Primary portion of debate on an agenda item; discussion focuses on general policy, solutions, resolutions and amendments. Tariff A schedule of duties (rates or charges) imposed by a government on imported goods. Vice-Chairs Assistants to Chairs during Committee. Voting Bloc Portion of committee devoted to voting on resolutions and amendments. Yield In a formal speech, time given up by one delegation to another with same policy on the current topic for the purpose of a statement. **bmun.net Download 103.16 Kb. Share with your friends:
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itle: Tuberculosis Research Center- Epidemiological Research
ate: 8.18.00