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Berlin Model United Nations at the John F. Kennedy School
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 2
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
3
Section
pages
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
4–5
6–13
14–15
16–18
19–24
25
26–28
Developing a Policy
Writing the Resolution
Lobbying
The Opening Speech
The Debate
Flow Chart of the Conference
For Further Reference
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 3
Acknowledgments
This Model United Nations Instructional Guide is based on material taken from The Hague
International Model United Nations Instructional Guide (Fifth Edition, 1994), prepared by Irwin Stein and
David L. Williams. Additional excerpts have been selected from A Guide to Delegate Preparation 1997–1998:
Model United Nations, edited by Fernando A. Flores.
We would additionally like to acknowledge the contributions of Walter Peterson, Chairman of the Social
Studies Department at the John F. Kennedy School.
This guide has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of the students participating in the John F.
Kennedy School MUN program. It may not be reproduced or duplicated without consent.
For further information concerning the Williams and Stein publication, please contact Mr. David L.
Williams:
The Hague International Model United Nations
2e van Blakenburgstraat 119
2517 HC Den Hague
The Netherlands
Benjamin Morris
Martin Collier
November 1998
Updated: 2003
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 4
I.
DEVELOPING A POLICY
In order to formulate a policy, both in writing (Policy Statement and Resolution) and in speaking (Lobbying,
Opening Speech and Debating), students must prepare by doing thorough research. It is important for all
BERMUN delegates to be informed about their country, to have specific knowledge of the issues on the agenda, and to be aware of the opinions of the experts.
RESEARCHING THE COUNTRY
When researching your country, make sure you
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 2
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
3
Section
pages
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
4–5
6–13
14–15
16–18
19–24
25
26–28
Developing a Policy
Writing the Resolution
Lobbying
The Opening Speech
The Debate
Flow Chart of the Conference
For Further Reference
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 3
Acknowledgments
This Model United Nations Instructional Guide is based on material taken from The Hague
International Model United Nations Instructional Guide (Fifth Edition, 1994), prepared by Irwin Stein and
David L. Williams. Additional excerpts have been selected from A Guide to Delegate Preparation 1997–1998:
Model United Nations, edited by Fernando A. Flores.
We would additionally like to acknowledge the contributions of Walter Peterson, Chairman of the Social
Studies Department at the John F. Kennedy School.
This guide has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of the students participating in the John F.
Kennedy School MUN program. It may not be reproduced or duplicated without consent.
For further information concerning the Williams and Stein publication, please contact Mr. David L.
Williams:
The Hague International Model United Nations
2e van Blakenburgstraat 119
2517 HC Den Hague
The Netherlands
Benjamin Morris
Martin Collier
November 1998
Updated: 2003
BERMUN Instructional Guide for Delegates
page 4
I.
DEVELOPING A POLICY
In order to formulate a policy, both in writing (Policy Statement and Resolution) and in speaking (Lobbying,
Opening Speech and Debating), students must prepare by doing thorough research. It is important for all
BERMUN delegates to be informed about their country, to have specific knowledge of the issues on the agenda, and to be aware of the opinions of the experts.
RESEARCHING THE COUNTRY
When researching your country, make sure you