What is the background guide in MUN?

A Background Guide is a very important document that is presented to delegates before a conference that catalyzes conference preparation. It holds the information that Chairs and Crisis Directors want delegates to have coming into committee session Thursday evening.

What is the purpose of the MUN?

A MUN is a simulation of an actual United Nations conference, where students are tasked with solving a global issue through research, drafting, lobbying and debate to pass a suitable ‘resolution’.

Who founded MUN?

MUN travelled across the Atlantic Ocean at the same time as Mir Mahmood, President of the first Oxford International Assembly, travelled to Harvard in 1922. In response to his visit, the Harvard Liberal Club created the first American International Assembly in 1923, launching Model UN in the USA.

How do you write a background paper in MUN?

How to Write a Background Guide

1. Introduction: 100-150 words.
2. Statement of the Issue: The statement of the issue should be about a page long.
3. History: Here is where you should start going into depth.
4. Relevant International Action: Examples would be resolutions (UN or otherwise), UN reports, treaties, etc.

How do you write a NMUN position paper?

NMUN has set standards for the format of position papers. Position papers submitted for NMUN should adhere to the following: Length must not exceed two pages; any position papers over two pages will have only the first two pages considered. Margins: 1 inch or 2.54 cm for the whole paper.

How do I write a MUN study guide?

The guide should begin with a welcome letter from the chairs, followed by an introduction. Next should come one to two pages of relevant committee history and mandate, followed by information about the study guide topic itself. The main section of the guide (read: each topic) should be six to ten pages.