Guide to making research

 

There is no way to become best delegate of the country you represent without basic understanding of the preparation process. This guide identifies a ten-step strategy to assist Model UN participants in their research.

 

Step 1. Familiarize yourself with the country that you are representing.

In order to successfully participate in the Model United Nations you must familiarize yourself with the foreign policy positions of your assigned country, as well as its pattern of participation within the United Nations, especially concerning your issue.

 

Step 2. Gather Background Information on your Committee.

Successful participation at a Model UN session requires a basic understanding of the Committee you represent, its successes and failures in solving the assigned issue.

 

Step 3. Gather Background Information on the Assigned Issue.

Review the speeches and suggestions made by your country's official UN representatives and study the texts of resolutions sponsored by the country. Make a research on previous achievements of your committee and UN as a whole, as well as current concerns of bodies involved in resolving the issue.

 

Step 4. Form your own opinion on the issue you’re going to debate on.

 

Step 5. Develop the strategy for MUN Debates.

This Strategy should comprise key directions of your country official policy and reflect its attitude at the international arena. Think of your behavior to promote policy of your country in the most efficient way.

 

Step 6. Combine all the core ideas in one Speech.

And don't forget about "12 seconds" strategy!

 

Step 7. Pick out the key words from your Speech

These words should reflect the policy of your country as well as the core concept of proposal of your country.

 

Step 8. Write down the questions, which you can be asked during debates.

By foreseeing what particular questions other delegates can ask, you will be able to prepare exhaustive answers beforehand. Identify controversial sides of your policy in the agenda item, if there are. This Step is also a very good method to avoid detrimental situations with controversial questions.

 

Step 9. Answer these questions in a written form in the most efficient way.

Remember that answering the questions you achieve a great chance to promote your ideas once again.

 

Step 10. Now it is show time! Come out, look professional and show the best diplomacy!