Your first step in preparing for your crisis committee is to study the provided background guide (will be released soon). Research the background of the committee, while also focusing on determining how you will address the central issue of the committee using the abilities and powers allocated to your position.
Then, continue your research by finding other sources. To start out, you can use sources referenced in the bibliography of your committee’s background guide, but you are also encouraged to look for other sources, especially those relating to your specific position.
With a list of sources in hand, begin writing your position paper. Not only is writing a position paper required by all committees to be eligible to earn award, but it’s also a great way to formulate your stance and ensure that you’ve learned what you’ll need to know. Below you’ll find a position paper guide to help you get started, as well as a rubric on which your position will be graded on.
Now that you’ve formulated your stance, figure out what your end goals are. What do you hope to achieve by the end of the committee? How do your end goals relate to the goals of the committee as a whole?
Next, figure out how to achieve your goals through your crisis arc: what crisis notes will you write as you work to achieve your goals? How will you adapt your plans to changing circumstances?
It’s very important to make a good first impression in committees, especially in crisis; you’ll want potential allies to be aware of your presence. Draft your opening speech before the committee, and also come up with notes to send to key delegates that you want to ally with.
For more resources, check out Best Delegate, which contains plenty of great guides for everything MUN. Below are just a few great articles from the website.