A delegate guide helps students understand how to represent countries effectively in MUN, including how to research, speak, and negotiate. It covers debate structure, resolution writing, diplomacy tips, and how to succeed in both formal and informal sessions.
The opening speech sets the tone by introducing your country’s stance and key concerns. It should be confident, clear, and aligned with national interests.
Focus on clarity, tone, body language, and pacing. Practice helps build confidence and connection with the audience.
Understand how to use formal structure, like moderated caucuses and points, to express your stance. Stay relevant, respectful, and assertive.
Avoid weak arguments like ad hominems or false dilemmas. Spotting them helps discredit flawed points and strengthen your rebuttals.
Quote statistics, treaties, or past actions to challenge opposing views. Frame the evidence to expose contradictions or weaknesses in their argument.
Blend facts with emotional appeal and rhetorical techniques to sway others. Know your audience and tailor your message accordingly.
A resolution outlines your bloc’s solutions with formal clauses. It must be realistic, well-organized, and aligned with your country’s interests.
Amendments modify resolutions to improve or clarify them. Use them strategically to strengthen proposals or build consensus.
Focus on your country’s history, policies, and UN actions. Use credible sources like UN, government sites, and think tanks.
A position paper summarizes your country’s stance, background, and solutions. It reflects research and helps you prepare structured arguments.
Use tactics like coalition-building, controlled silence, or question framing to stand out. Think creatively while staying diplomatic.
Working in blocs means finding allies, compromising, and co-authoring resolutions. Good teamwork leads to stronger proposals and better outcomes.
Double delegation requires coordination between two delegates representing one country. Divide tasks, stay consistent, and back each other during debate.
Compromise, politeness, and listening are key diplomatic tools. Negotiate from your country’s position while aiming for consensus.
Ask smart questions to challenge others without sounding aggressive. Frame questions that reveal flaws or push debate forward.