Thorough preparation is absolutely essential for a successful and enriching GIMUN experience. The following documents will guide you throughout the preparation phase. To facilitate your research we prepared a Research Guide. The Position Paper Guidelines describe in detail how to write your position paper, a document all GIMUN delegates have to submit before the conference. Furthermore, we explain what it takes to acquire the necessary Diplomatic Skills. Also, it is crucial to carefully study the GIMUN rules of procedure. The last thing to make you definitely ready for the GIMUN is to learn about Resolution Writing.

The following resources have proven particularly useful for Model UN preparation:
• The book "The Winning Delegate" was written by a former Secretary-General of the Yale Model United Nations and contains countless tips, one more useful than the other, on rules of procedure, preparation, resolution-writing as well as valuable background information on the UN and the various bodies within its system.
• The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) provides a comprehensive and very useful online Model UN preparation guide.
• The UN provides an interesting Model UN website with many tips, links and an online forum that may be practical in the preparation phase.

As a delegate you must prepare:
1. A position paper
2. A brief speech outlining your state's (or organization's) position which will be presented in the committee
3. A folder with relevant documents concerning the topic in your committee

As a delegate you must study:
1. The background of your state (history, politics, culture, etc.) or your organization
2. The history, structure and functioning of your committee
3. Your state's (or organization's) position regarding the topic of the committee
4. Important documents related to the topic of the committee (treaties, resolutions, etc.)
5. The memorandum on resolution writing on the GIMUN website
6. The GIMUN rules of procedure

As an ambassador you must prepare:
1. A position paper stating your state's priorities and policy guidelines in each of the different committees
2. A speech stating your delegation’s priorities and policies in all committees which will be presented to fellow ambassadors and the Secretary-General in the course of the first ambassadors’ meeting.

As an ambassador you must study:
1. The detailed background of your state (history, politics, culture)
2. Your state's role and history within the UN
3. The structure and functioning of the bodies represented in the GIMUN
4. Your state's role, priorities and position in international relations
5. The position papers of all your delegates in the different committees including a detailed feedback
6. The memorandum on resolution writing on the GIMUN website
7. The GIMUN rules of procedure