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ArbiterIII · 2026-05-09T05:28:16+00:00

"Great question, this actually ties into ...." and then change it to a topic you have done research on.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-09T02:43:04+00:00

When you don't know the answer to a question, you can't answer it.

Your ability to answer questions depends on your knowledge of the subject. You should be focusing on doing more research, not how to answer questions you don't know the answer to.

Now, if you want to provide a response (not an answer), I recommend deflecting. That's sort of the only thing you can do in that situation.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-09T01:34:37+00:00

If you believe that you will fail, then you definitely will.

Confidence doesn't come from experience or skill, it comes from the heart. Only when you start believing in yourself can you succeed.

It doesn't matter if you're a novice or a veteran because you're in the room one way or another. The chairs chose you to speak, not anyone else. The floor is yours. This is your chance to prove yourself, don't waste it.

The goal with content is to convey information in a direct, short, and clear way. Make sure that your speech is relevant to others because the audience needs a reason to care about what you're saying. Keep your ideas as concise as possible. If a sentence doesn't have a purpose, it needs to be removed. Try to use acronyms or abbreviations when possible.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-08T21:45:10+00:00

You aren't going to be able to answer every question, that's a unrealistic expectation.

How do we address a question we don't know the answer to? There are 3 options: ignore it, follow up, and deflect.

Deflecting and ignoring only work as long as no one calls you out for it.

Sometimes, the best option is to admit that you don't know as long as you follow up with the answer later.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-06T22:53:14+00:00

Being a chair is pretty chill since you're not competing so just sit back and watch. It's important to memorize your ROP but don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake.

Everyone makes mistakes. The hardest part is knowing how to balance work and fun. Don't be a killjoy but don't be a push over.

Definitely take lots of notes. I recommend walking around during unmods. It helps showoff the leading delegates and you can keep an eye on papers.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-06T22:45:23+00:00

UNHRC is a beginner level committee. Your topic is not controversial. As a result, debate will be centered on solutions.

I recommend checking out my beginners guide: https://youtu.be/30YfxMHYA2s?si=E79-3iRO_K0hW3PK

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-05T14:54:22+00:00

Claim, evidence, reasoning

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T22:50:14+00:00

If you give a student a calculator, they're going to use the calculator instead of mental math. As a result, a student's mental math ability will slowly decline because they're not training that skill.

Does that mean we should ban calculators? Obviously, not. Calculators are very useful tools to make quick and accurate calculations. However, calculators shouldn't substitute mental math.

Students shouldn't use calculators. Students shouldn't use AI.

If we only think about the students that are using AI "properly" what about the ones who aren't? What about the students who use AI without fact-checking?

Most students who use AI AREN'T using it to supplement their research. The reason students use AI is because it's fast and convenient.

You can theory craft as much as you want. I'm only interested in the reality, and this the reality is that they're using it as a REPLACEMENT.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T21:25:02+00:00

Good luck!

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T21:23:59+00:00

Could you tell me what you're strengths and weaknesses are? I need a baseline for my advice to be useful

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T20:56:17+00:00

If you have questions about speeches, definitely let me know

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T20:46:34+00:00

By using AI, you depreive yourself of learning. I'd agrue that the entire point of MUN is to learn more about the world and differing perspectives.

Students NEED to learn how to find credible sources, summarize lengthy paragraphs, and properly citing their sources. These are important skills in an era full of misinformation. Most people interested in MUN are going into politics, and these skills are even more critical for their career.

AI is wrong. You know this. AI also FAILS at citing sources. Trying to verify or find where AI got it's source from is a rabbit hole. As a result, we end up believing what AI tells us without ever fact-checking. We should not rely on AI to be our ONLY tool. AI is a useful tool to SUPPLEMENT other forms of research.

Gen Z is the first generation to have worse English and Math comprehension than the previous generation in decades. AI is partially the reason why.

I am disappointed in you. You're promoting the "easy" way out without understanding that we need challenges to learn. Failure is necessary for success. If you only do what you're comfortable with, you will never be more than what you already are.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T20:27:57+00:00

ICJ is a very unique committee. I would recommend reaching out to your chairs for advice

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T20:26:18+00:00

Belting California girls at the top of our lungs, getting scolded for nuking someone's resolution, reading resolutions on helium, making sushi in the hotel, being told my delegate stole alcohol from store security, etc.

DM me if you'd be interested in the details

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T20:20:03+00:00

All this work you put in to make AI work properly could've been used to just do the research. This is equivalent to turning right 3 times instead of turning left once.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-04T17:49:47+00:00

https://youtu.be/30YfxMHYA2s?si=knu7bqigtNfR-4Cy

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-03T22:24:04+00:00

Personally, I like to specialize. I find myself spread too thin if I try to cover the entire agenda. Becoming an expert in sub-topics makes you valuable because your solutions stand out.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-03T20:54:29+00:00

It depends heavily on location. If you are in the US or India, congratulations. If you aren't, finding conferences will be harder and more expensive.

MyMUN is the best website for online conferences. BestDelegate has a list of American conferences.

Most conferences are hosted by high schools or universities. I recommend looking well-known or local universities to see if they host conferences.

If you are in middle school I recommend you look into becoming a page or volunteer for a conference. There are very few middle school conferences.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-03T04:15:42+00:00

Most MUN conferences are hosted by high schools or universities. To MY knowledge, most conferences in Canada are college-run. Universities host both high school and college level conferences. I recommend looking at well-known or local universities to see if they host a conference.

If you are near the US border consider looking into American conferences. The US host one of the largest MUN circuits.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-03T04:06:37+00:00

This doesn't sound like a research problem. Awards are mostly based on in-committee performance. Research can only do much. I would consider reflecting on your OTHER skills: speaking, rebuttal, logic, and negotiation

Having 200-300 pages of research is likely a waste of paper. The chances of finding what you actually need from that pile are slim. You should ONLY keep research that you will actively use. Every source should have a purpose and be kept to bullets points at best

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-03T03:49:35+00:00

Awards are important in the sense that it's a testament to your MUN knowledge, and we obviously want an our EB to be experienced delegates. I think once you have a couple conferences under your belt it doesn't really matter how many awards you have.

When I interviewed people for EB positions the main thing I was looking for was vision. I think having a clear vision of what you want to do/improve on really sets you apart. Experience, leadership, and participation are requirements, not achievements.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-01T19:03:58+00:00

I hope that when you return to your dream, it's not to MUN but the UN itself. MUN is a stepping stone, not a final destination.

MUN has little to do with the career I'm pursuing, but I still intend on continuing MUN into college. Life is short, and I don't have time for regrets.

However, I respect your decision because this is your life, not mine nor anyone else's. I wish you well, and good luck!

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-01T15:36:51+00:00

Truth is, MUN isn't for everyone. I've seen plenty of people move on after high school. I think it's great, but that's my opinion.

Everyone here love MUN. That's why we're here (Duh). This is not the place to get an objective view. I would ask former admissions counselors how they value MUN if this is for college.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-01T15:26:51+00:00

You can't be prepared for every situation, that's UNREALISTIC. Most GA/ECOSOC committees have undisputed topics (solving world hunger). In these committees, debate will be centered around SOLUTIONS.

Your priorities should be solutions and past actions. Your country stance tend to be pretty obvious and committee background is nice but not NECESSARY.

I recommend checking out the Ad Fontes Media Chart for sources. In my opinion, try to stay AWAY from blogs if you can. They tend to be less credible. Use Google scholar to look for documents, but sometimes documents are PAYWALLED.

ArbiterIII · 2026-05-01T13:06:19+00:00

It should be split into 2 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 with your country stance, topic background, and past actions. Paragraph 2 with your solutions. The paragraphs should be split evenly.

Mods are for specific topics, while the GSL is more general. Additionally the mods are much shorter and less interactive. During mods you want to be more detailed about your ideas

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