Press Corps
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SPECIAL NOTE: Delegates are to follow the instructions in
the chair letter below regarding position papers.
the chair letter below regarding position papers.
Hello Journalists,
First of all, welcome to the Press Corps! As your editor-in-chief, I’m hopeful that this weekend will be filled with intriguing stories and incisive articles as we report on the happenings of GSMUN XVIII. If you’re passionate about writing and prepared to keep up with this committee’s energetic atmosphere, it’s certain you’ll have a memorable experience at GSMUN this year.
But first, let me introduce myself. My name is Zada Hall and I’m a sophomore at Maggie Walker. Last year, I joined Model UN, and have since attended four conferences in addition to helping out as a crisis staffer in GSMUN XVII. In my grievously limited free time, you can usually find me binge watching Netflix, baking various desserts at obscure hours of the night, or honing my fencing skills on my little sisters (just kidding!). As an enthusiastic writer myself, I’m confident I can channel the talent of all my journalists into three successful issues of the GSMUN Gazette.
Before you begin preparing for the conference, it’s important to note that Press Corps is by no means a traditional committee. Each of you will represent a different newspaper as you travel around observing the events of other sessions. After respectfully and courteously collecting material, journalists will return to the press-room, where they will proceed to compose reports to be published in the GSMUN Gazette. Keep in mind that the Pulitzer Prize is awarded based on both the quality of your writing and the consideration of your newspaper’s biases and viewpoints.
While we’re in the press room, everyone will be busy typing out commentaries.
Therefore, there is no traditional topic for this committee, and parliamentary procedure will not be used. However, it may be worthwhile to become familiar with basic parliamentary procedure, as a fundamental knowledge on this topic will help when you observe committees. Additionally, I recommend becoming familiar with satirical new articles if you are interested in writing a piece to caricature the happenings of a committee for the third session.
The rather unconventional nature of the Press Corps’ proceedings carries over to the structure and content of your position papers. Journalists are expected to research their assigned news source, and, in the first half of their position paper, include its history, bias, and influences. The second portion of your position paper should consist of a sample article about a relevant and current international topic of your choice, written to reflect the views of your newspaper. In order to make it easier for your dais to offer you feedback on these papers, please format them in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with Chicago-style footnotes and bibliography. Additionally, I ask your composition be at least 500 words in length. To demonstrate your comprehensive skills as a journalist, it is suggested that you present your information as it would be found in an actual newspaper: with brevity but also linguistic flair. While writing, please remember that GSMUN abides by Maggie Walker’s honour code, so any plagiarism will result in your disqualification from awards. Position papers should be turned in either electronically through my email or in physical form on the first night of the conference.
Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns. If you need anything, I would be so glad to help. I’m beyond excited to meet each and every one of my delegates, and I’m confident that our committee is going to be amazing!
But first, let me introduce myself. My name is Zada Hall and I’m a sophomore at Maggie Walker. Last year, I joined Model UN, and have since attended four conferences in addition to helping out as a crisis staffer in GSMUN XVII. In my grievously limited free time, you can usually find me binge watching Netflix, baking various desserts at obscure hours of the night, or honing my fencing skills on my little sisters (just kidding!). As an enthusiastic writer myself, I’m confident I can channel the talent of all my journalists into three successful issues of the GSMUN Gazette.
Before you begin preparing for the conference, it’s important to note that Press Corps is by no means a traditional committee. Each of you will represent a different newspaper as you travel around observing the events of other sessions. After respectfully and courteously collecting material, journalists will return to the press-room, where they will proceed to compose reports to be published in the GSMUN Gazette. Keep in mind that the Pulitzer Prize is awarded based on both the quality of your writing and the consideration of your newspaper’s biases and viewpoints.
While we’re in the press room, everyone will be busy typing out commentaries.
Therefore, there is no traditional topic for this committee, and parliamentary procedure will not be used. However, it may be worthwhile to become familiar with basic parliamentary procedure, as a fundamental knowledge on this topic will help when you observe committees. Additionally, I recommend becoming familiar with satirical new articles if you are interested in writing a piece to caricature the happenings of a committee for the third session.
The rather unconventional nature of the Press Corps’ proceedings carries over to the structure and content of your position papers. Journalists are expected to research their assigned news source, and, in the first half of their position paper, include its history, bias, and influences. The second portion of your position paper should consist of a sample article about a relevant and current international topic of your choice, written to reflect the views of your newspaper. In order to make it easier for your dais to offer you feedback on these papers, please format them in 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with Chicago-style footnotes and bibliography. Additionally, I ask your composition be at least 500 words in length. To demonstrate your comprehensive skills as a journalist, it is suggested that you present your information as it would be found in an actual newspaper: with brevity but also linguistic flair. While writing, please remember that GSMUN abides by Maggie Walker’s honour code, so any plagiarism will result in your disqualification from awards. Position papers should be turned in either electronically through my email or in physical form on the first night of the conference.
Feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns. If you need anything, I would be so glad to help. I’m beyond excited to meet each and every one of my delegates, and I’m confident that our committee is going to be amazing!