Papers
Who provides the position paper?
The delegate
True or False: There are questions that are on the background guide.
True
When is an opening speech given?
At the start of a debate, after roll call.
What are the two main caucuses?
True or False: You should pass notes only to countries you agree with.
False
True or False: You should only talk about issue you are for as going against a topic looks bad.
False
This is the ultimate goal delegates are expected to achieve during committee sessions.
What is the list of countries that will give an opening speech?
What is the main objective of unmoderated caucuses?
To form blocs and draft resolutions
Ally/Partner
What is an operative clause?
A section on the resolution paper that describes the solutions for the issue.
This section provides past events and developments leading up to the current issue.
What is the historical background?
True or False: A committee can go back to opening speeches during the session.
True
What is a Gentlemen's Caucus?
An unmoderated caucus but you have to stay in your seat.
Why is it important to have counter arguments for yourself?
Prepares you for targeted questions and arguments that will put you on the spot
What are Position, Present Solutions, and Past Actions?
Chairs include these to help delegates think critically and guide their research.
What are guiding questions?
What is the motion to start giving opening speeches?
What is a Round-Robin?
A moderated caucus where everyone has to participate.
What is a group of countries that are allies called?
A bloc
What should a full resolution paper include?
Heading, Perambulatory Clauses, Operative Clauses
What is at the end of a background guide?
A bibliography.
What is included in an opening speech?
Hook, Positions, Present solutions.
What is the motion for a moderated caucus?
"Motion for a __ minute moderated caucus with a __ minute speaking time on the topic ___.
What are the two groups of countries on your resolution called? What does each group do?
Signatories which are countries that agree and support it. Sponsors which are the countries that created the resolution, presented it, and made a significant impact to it.