Delegation Overview
Q: What three main areas about a country should be included in the Delegation Overview section?
A: Geography, economy, and political background.
Q: What is the purpose of the Topic Background section?
A: To summarize the issue and show understanding of what happened, who’s involved, and why it matters.
Q: What question does this section ALWAYS answer?
A: “What does my country want?”
Q: What writing format is recommended for solutions?
A: Bullet points.
Q: What is the main purpose of the Conclusion?
A: To summarize the stance and reaffirm the country’s commitment.
Q: What is one reason a country may be relevant to a committee’s topic?
A: Historical involvement, regional importance, or legal/diplomatic connections.
Q: Name one type of information you must explain: what happened, who was involved, or why it's an issue?
A: Any one of the three.
Q: What is one reason your country might “care” about the issue?
A: National interest, security, diplomacy, economics, regional ties, etc.
Q: What makes a solution “actionable”?
A: It includes specific steps, not vague ideas.
Q: Name one thing the conclusion should reaffirm.
A: Support for peace, justice, or ICC action.
Q: What type of history is specifically encouraged to include in this section?
A: Any history connecting the country to the committee’s topic.
Q: Why must you explain how the issue relates to the committee?
A: To show the committee to which aspects it has jurisdiction or relevance.
Q: What should you include to show your country’s credibility on the issue?
A: Previous actions taken.
Q: Name one type of solution approach allowed in this section.
A: Military, humanitarian, legal, diplomatic, or economic.
Q: What type of sources are acceptable in the bibliography?
A: UN, ICC, HRW, Amnesty, Britannica, academic sources.
Q: What are two types of background facts you must include about your country?
A: Key facts & political/diplomatic history.
Q: Name two items required in the Topic Background section.
A: Brief history, main actors, current situation, international relevance, crimes/treaties/legal actions.
Q: This section also explains what your country rejects. What does this mean for debate?
A: It tells what policies or solutions your country will NOT support.
Q: What creative technique is encouraged in MUN solutions?
A: Creating acronyms or named programs.
Q: What citation formats are acceptable unless the conference requires otherwise?
A: Any format (MLA/APA optional).
Q: This section must explain why your country matters to the issue. What is the term for this?
A: Relevance to the committee topic.
Q: What is the difference between “main actors” and “current situation”?
A: Main actors = who is involved; current situation = what is happening now.
Q: What are “principles your country follows,” and why are they required?
A: They are national values or legal doctrines that guide your country’s actions.
Q: What must all solutions be realistic for, according to the guide?
A: The ICC (or the specific committee).
Q: Why is including a bibliography crucial even if the format is flexible?
A: It proves the research is legitimate.