Understanding Topics and Positions Research Understanding Topics and Positions

Why Research? Good research provides an extensive knowledge of the topics at hand Prepared for debate  Reliable ally / formidable enemy Better experience overall 

Topic Guides First main source of information Starting direction Contains: Introduction Background Current Situation Committee Directive Questions to consider Suggested Sources

Going Through a Topic Guide Go through and pull out ALL important information Highlight: Dates Organizations Basic Facts Statistics Cause and Effect

Starting Independent Research Topic research past the Guide Suggested Sources Branched findings Starting research on the topic alone will provide an extensive knowledge of topics so you can kick butt in committee

Suggested Sources Listed at the end of each Topic BRANCH OUT general information about the topic BRANCH OUT Look for more in depth details and start searching deeper

Country’s Position Figuring out where to stand

Researching position Not provided in the topic guide Outsourcing Questions to Consider Outsourcing Web searches Country’s Website UN Website Positions Papers – cont. next week