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Parliamentary Procedure

A Short Guide to the Crisis

Learn how crisis committees work, from backroom notes to directives. A comprehensive introduction to crisis committee mechanics, including crisis breaks, backroom arcs, directives, and strategies for success.

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Parliamentary Procedure

A Short Guide to the General Assembly

Learn how General Assembly committees work, from topic selection to voting. A comprehensive guide to the phases of a General Assembly committee, including choosing topics, forming blocs, writing working papers, merging resolutions, and voting procedures.

Parliamentary Procedure

Advanced Debate Strategies

Take your Model UN skills to the next level with advanced strategies for negotiation, bloc building, and parliamentary maneuvering.

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Research Guide

Country Research Guide

How to effectively research your assigned country. A step-by-step guide to researching your assigned country, understanding its foreign policy positions, and representing it accurately in committee.

Parliamentary Procedure

Crisis Committee Guide

Everything you need to know about crisis committees, from understanding crisis arcs to writing effective directives.

Position Papers

Crisis Committee Position Paper Outline

A structured template for writing crisis committee position papers. A step-by-step outline to help delegates craft effective position papers for crisis committees, covering character introduction, frontroom goals, backroom strategies, and conclusions.

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Research Guide

Delegate Handbook

Complete guide to rules of procedure and parliamentary debate. A comprehensive guide covering everything delegates need to know about Model UN procedures, parliamentary debate, and conference etiquette.

Sample Documents

Directive Outline

A template for writing crisis committee directives. A simple outline to help delegates structure directives in crisis committees, including title, sponsors, signatories, and operative clauses.

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Sample Documents

Draft Resolution Outline

A template for writing General Assembly draft resolutions. A structured outline to help delegates write formal draft resolutions, including header information, preambulatory clauses, and operative clauses.

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Position Papers

General Assembly Position Paper Outline

A structured template for writing GA position papers. A step-by-step outline to help delegates craft effective position papers for General Assembly committees, covering topic importance, past UN actions, intended solutions, and conclusions.

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Research Guide

How to Research Your Country

A comprehensive guide to researching your assigned country for Model UN, including key sources, strategies, and tips for understanding national positions.

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Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Procedure Basics

Master the essential rules and procedures used in Model UN committees, from points and motions to voting procedures.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking for Delegates

Build confidence and improve your speaking skills with practical tips for delivering effective speeches in committee.

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Public Speaking

Public Speaking Tips

Master the art of MUN speeches and debate. Improve your public speaking skills with tips and techniques specifically designed for Model UN, from formal speeches to moderated caucus participation.

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Resolution Writing Guide

Learn how to draft effective UN resolutions, including proper formatting, preambulatory and operative clauses.

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Parliamentary Procedure

Rules of Procedure

Official parliamentary rules for committee sessions. The official JAMUN Rules of Procedure document that governs all committee sessions, including voting procedures, motions, and points of order.

Sample Documents

Selected Crisis Note

An example crisis note with commentary on effective techniques. A sample crisis note written as J. Robert Oppenheimer, demonstrating how to establish relationships, stay in character, and pursue backroom goals effectively.

Sample Documents

Selected Directive

An example directive showing proper formatting and structure. A sample directive demonstrating how to structure operative clauses with nested sub-clauses, using JAMUN's founding as an example.

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Sample Documents

Selected Draft Resolution

An example draft resolution showing proper formatting and structure. A sample draft resolution on climate change demonstrating preambulatory clauses, operative clauses with nested sub-clauses, and proper UN resolution formatting.

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Position Papers

Writing Effective Position Papers

Learn how to write a compelling position paper that clearly articulates your country's stance and proposed solutions.

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A Short Guide to the Crisis

A Short Guide to the General Assembly

Advanced Debate Strategies

Country Research Guide

Crisis Committee Guide

Crisis Committee Position Paper Outline

Delegate Handbook

Directive Outline

Draft Resolution Outline

General Assembly Position Paper Outline

How to Research Your Country

Parliamentary Procedure Basics

Public Speaking for Delegates

Public Speaking Tips

Resolution Writing Guide

Rules of Procedure

Selected Crisis Note

Selected Directive

Selected Draft Resolution

Writing Effective Position Papers

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