JPSMUN XXVIII POLICIES

Technology Use Policy

For virtual mocks/conferences, JPSMUN expects all delegates to have Zoom downloaded and updated before the start of the conference. The up-to-date version of zoom will allow delegates to select their own breakout rooms during unmoderated caucuses. JPSMUN will allow delegates to communicate through any platform they choose, but please keep in mind that bullying or verbal harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Feel free to report any inappropriate behavior/messages to your chair. Any irresponsible use of technology will have consequences, including no longer being in contention for awards. At in-person conferences, technology use policies will be dictated by committee chairs.

Plagiarism Policy

As all delegates are entitled to an authentic and gratifying conference, it is the responsibility of JPSMUN staff to prevent any actions that disrupt the integrity of Model United Nations. Those of you who put forth your own honest work should not be disadvantaged by those who commit infractions of standard moral conduct. Plagiarism is a serious offense; any form of it will not be tolerated. If any delegate claims ownership of the ideas and work of others, he/she will subsequently be ineligible to receive awards and the advisor of his/her school's delegation will be notified. 

Pre-Writing Policy

The point of a Model United Nations simulation is to create a forum for discussion and debate on world issues, and then use that debate to reach compromise and construct solutions. However, when delegates choose to write working papers beforehand or use already-written draft resolutions from previous conferences, they are defeating the entire purpose. As such, while delegates are encouraged to bring research and ideas for solutions, those found to have pre-written working paper material will be ineligible to receive awards and the advisor of his/her school's delegation will be notified.

Delegation Awards

Middle School Best Delegation and High School Best Delegation awards will be given out, as well. 

Note: A minimum of 10 delegates are required to be considered for a Best Delegation award.

Awards

Every committee will give out a MINIMUM of one verbal commendation, one honorable mention, one outstanding delegate, and one best delegate.