University of Minnesota
Model United Nations
Preparation Guide
The first step to Model UN preparation is research. This section poses helpful research questions and points you to the best resources for gathering information on your country and its positions, the topics to be discussed at UMMUN, and the UN system .
Position papers allow you to explain your country's position on an issue and start to provide ideas on how the committee should address the issue. This section explains how to write a position paper and provides some helpful tips and even a sample to help you write an effective position paper.
The rules and procedures at UMMUN are important for keeping order so that the committee can make progress. This section explains how a committee operates and provides a chart of rules and motions to help you learn these important procedures.
Caucusing, or informal negotiation, is one of the most significant parts of a Model UN conference. Much of the problem-solving, collaboration and compromising happens in these important sessions. This section explains the different types of caucuses and provides tips for effective caucusing.
In this section, you will learn about the role of sponsors and signatories in the resolution-writing process, as well as how to use perambulatory and operative clauses and the process of proposing amendments . The section also includes a sample resolution and tips for writing effective resolutions.