Word of the Day: Study Guide

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Study Guide [N.]

Definition:
A written document to facilitate learning and work preparation.

The goal of a MUN conference is to produce a document to solve the selected issue in your committee. Study Guides on the committee topics are released early before the MUN conference. They provide crucial information and guidance for delegation preparation ahead of the conference.

These study guides follow a general structure:
  • Opening Statement
  • Topic Area A
    • Statement of the Problem
    • History and Discussion of the Problem
    • Past UN Actions
    • Proposed Solutions
    • Questions a Resolution Must Answer
    • Bloc Positions
    • Suggestions for Research
  • Topic Area B
    • Statement of the Problem
    • ...
  • Closing Statement
  • Endnote
  • Reference


Examples:
To give a few examples, below are some of the past WorldMUN Study Guides:
WorldMUN2009, Security Council, Study GuideA
WorldMUN2008, WTO, Study GuideA
WorldMUN2007, Historical General Assmebly, Study GuideA