• Thoroughly research your country before your conference

• Review your topic using current news

• Write key points and possible solutions

• Practice a strong, concise speech

• Research key issues on your topic

• Practice basic motions

• Stay engaged and participate

QUICK START GUIDE

RESEARCH TOOLS

• https://digitallibrary.un.org : UN resolutions, documents, voting records, publications

• https://data.un.org : statistics and country data from the United Nations

• https://unterm.un.org : official UN terminology and definitions

• https://www.bbc.com : helpful background for understanding current events and international issues

CONFERENCE PREP

• https://www.un.org/en/mun/model-un-guide : official MUN preparation and conference guidance

• https://www.wisemee.com/mun/ : guides for procedure, speeches, resolutions, and preparation.

WRITING SUPPORT

• https://www.wisemee.com/mun-speech-writing-guide : help with writing MUN speeches

• https://www.wisemee.com/position-paper/ : position paper structure and examples

• https://www.wisemee.com/resolution/ : how to write operative and preambulatory clauses

SKILLS & STRATEGY

• https://bestdelegate.com/student-resources/ : strategy, public speaking, negotiation, and leadership advice 

• ETHS Delegate Tips : Make a short internal guide with things like how to approach a bloc, how to stay active without dominating, how to get noticed by chairs, and how to recover when you don't know what to say.