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Delegate Preparation
CNYMUN works hard to ensure that all delegates enter committee with the opportunities and information to be aptly prepared for the conference. As many delegates to CNYMUN have never been in Model UN before, and many delegates will be stepping into crisis or advanced committees for the first time, this page offers the tips and tricks required to succeed this coming January.
This year's delegate preparation guide is available below. Information regarding debate flow, position paper requirements, and resolution writing, are included within this document.
CNYMUN also features so-called tweaks in some of its specialized and intermediate committees. Those tweaks can be found in the Advanced Briefs section on this page. Please check to see if your committee will feature any of these tweaks in their respective sections.
A slideshow regarding the basics of crisis committees is also linked below. Find the specific crisis position paper writing guide in the slideshow.
Please note that CNYMUN requires delegates to submit a position paper to be eligible for awards. Position papers must be submitted by email to chairs by the first committee session. Guides on how to write a position paper can be found in the Delegation Preparation Guide, and sample position papers can be found on this page as well.
Position Papers
CNYMUN uses the Georgetown Model for Position Papers, what does this entail?
The Georgetown style for MUN position papers emphasizes a clear, solution-oriented structure with a three-paragraph format:
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Summary of topic: Provide a brief overview of the topic to show understanding of the issue.
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Country's stance: Explain how the topic relates to your country's policies to demonstrate specific research and analysis.
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Solutions: Propose specific, actionable solutions that align with your country's views.
CNYMUN uses this more straightforward method in order to reflect the values of conciseness and consistency. We believe that to make a good position paper doesn't necessarily entail the longest or the most flowery paper but one that is to the point and ensures comprehension, coordination, and above all diplomacy.
In addition formatting follows these guidelines:
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Font: 12-point Times New Roman
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Spacing: Single-spaced (1-1.5)
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Length: One page front and back per topic, maximum
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Citations: Footnotes format for every citable source, bibliography is not required
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Position papers are required for two topics in order for a delegate's eligibility for an award
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Any AI usage in intolerable and will result in disqualification for awards and a report to delegates advisor.
Advanced Briefs
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