Model UN Handbook: A Preparation for MUN Conferences

by Greg Hodgin

Overview

Model UN Handbook is a reference tool for sponsors of Model UN and for the delegates of Model UN teams to use at conferences. The book contains all of the basic information that will be necessary to understand not only what happens at the conference, but also how to succeed. The book includes chapters on the UN system, rules of procedure, voting procedure, resolution writing, caucuses, and other chapters that will be highly useful in conference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761854500
Publisher:	Hamilton Books
Publication date:	03/16/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
File size:	318 KB

About the Author

Greg Hodgin is currently pursuing a PhD in political science, specializing in international relations. He is the founder and executive director of Tomorrow's Peacekeepers Today, a non-profit organization committed to merging international peace and security with human rights. Hodgin has participated in Model UN since 1994. He has launched the program at an Atlanta high school and Georgia State University and led the GSU team to Nationals. In his fifteen years in the program, he has never lost at conference.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Tables
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 1. Model UN at a Glance
Chapter 5 2. The History of the United Nations
Chapter 6 3. The Structure of the United Nations
Chapter 7 4. Position Papers
Chapter 8 5. Rules of Procedure
Chapter 9 6. How to Run a Committee
Chapter 10 7. Public Speaking
Chapter 11 8. Resolutions
Chapter 12 9. Voting Procedure
Chapter 13 10. Research
Chapter 14 Appendix A: United Nations Charter
Chapter 15 Appendix B: International Court of Justice Satute
Chapter 16 Appendix C: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Chapter 17 Notes
Chapter 18 Index
Chapter 19 About the Author

What People are Saying About This

Rashid Naim

This is an excellent and invaluable training manual for participation in Model UN conferences at both the high school and collegiate levels. It systematically covers all aspects of preparation, from writing position papers to voting procedure. It is chock full of tips and strategies, which effective teams use at Model UN simulations. The author draws upon his years of experience in all aspects of the Model UN process—delegate, head delegate, committee director, and faculty advisor, to produce a comprehensive and self-contained handbook. All a team needs in addition to this book is training on country background for the country they represent.

Jill Dawson

Hodgin's Model UN Handbook fills a current void in the literature and provides a valuable resource for both Model UN advisors and delegates. Easy to navigate, it contains both understandable introductions to the UN system as well as Model UN. What is most resourceful is the fact that this book will serve as a great resource to the Model UN novice or the experienced delegate who can come back to it year after year to continue to deepen their knowledge on the subject.

Editorial Reviews

This is an excellent and invaluable training manual for participation in Model UN conferences at both the high school and collegiate levels. It systematically covers all aspects of preparation, from writing position papers to voting procedure. It is chock full of tips and strategies, which effective teams use at Model UN simulations. The author draws upon his years of experience in all aspects of the Model UN process—delegate, head delegate, committee director, and faculty advisor, to produce a comprehensive and self-contained handbook. All a team needs in addition to this book is training on country background for the country they represent.

Dr. Rashid Naim

Hodgin's Model UN Handbook fills a current void in the literature and provides a valuable resource for both Model UN advisors and delegates. Easy to navigate, it contains both understandable introductions to the UN system as well as Model UN. What is most resourceful is the fact that this book will serve as a great resource to the Model UN novice or the experienced delegate who can come back to it year after year to continue to deepen their knowledge on the subject.

Jill Dawson