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Position Papers
Committees
Basic Rules
jrO-MUN / etc conferences
Voting Procedures
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What needs to be included in the position paper?
Understanding the topic & Delegate's position in this topic
100
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
100
What is strictly banned in all MUN conferences?
First person view (I, You, your, my, etc)
100
What does jrO-MUN stand for?
Junior Online Model United Nations
100
How do the delegates answer in roll call?
Present and Voting
200
How do you identify and describe your country in position papers?
Write how your state has been affected specifically.
200
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
200
How do you submit amendments / questions / etc note forms to the chairs?
Raise your hand
200
What is the program used for jrO-MUN?
Blackboard Collaborate
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What are the two types of voting?
Procedural and substantive
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Why is writing a position paper important?
Writing a position paper will help you organize your ideas so that you can share your country's positions with the rest of the committee.
300
What does UNESCO stand for?
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
300
What does most of the MUN conferences provide before you start the debate?
Background guide or Topic synopsis (that introduces the topics)
300
Who is sponsoring jrO-MUN?
THIMUN
300
How much support does voting on resolutions require from the committee? (In fraction form)
2/3 (two-thirds)
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What does the position paper show broadly to the chairs?
Impression of your delegation.
400
What does ECOSOC stand for?
Economic and Social Council
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What is the difference between a moderated caucus and an unmoderated caucus?
In a moderated caucus a delegate makes a motion to suspend debate and the committee vote. In an unmoderated caucus, the delegates meet informally with one another and the committee staff to discuss and negotiate draft resolutions, amendments and other issues.
400
What is jrO-MUN?
Role-playing simulation which focuses on collaboration and consensus-building through discussion and debate all in a virtual environment.
400
How do voting procedures work?
Amendments are voted upon first, then resolutions. Once all of the resolutions are voted upon, the committee can move to the next topic.
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What is the first step of writing position papers?
Outline the topic in general.
500
What does SPECPOL stand for?
Special, Political, and Decolonization Committee
500
What does GSL stand for and what is it?
General speaker's list; To discuss the established agenda in a broad manner.
500
What is SKYMUN?
One-day student-led simulation of the United Nations hosted by SIS, SFS, and KIS. Focuses on providing the unique MUN experience to novice MUN delegates (Such as High school freshmen and MS students.)
500
Who can vote in the conference?
Only member states on the clauses, amendments, and resolutions.