INTERNATIONAL PEACE
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
INTERNATIONAL PRESS
GUIDE
NOTE: This study guide is made for the IPMUN Conferences any misuse of this guide will be
considered an act of offence.
REPORTERS
The reporters are required to record every detail of the discussion taking place in the
committees. The reporters are responsible for observing the debate and discussion taking place
in the committees, and are required to cover important points and motions that are raised during
the committee proceedings.
Further, the reporters are also investigators who are free to interview members of the
conference outside the committee proceedings. They can conduct interviews of the members
of Executive Board, delegates of different committees and even guests to share their experience
of the conference.
The report prepared by the members is a compilation of the subjects discussed during the
committee sessions along with a write-up on the way of the committee proceedings. It also
includes Publishing Timelines as follows:
Report 01:
A report of approximately 250 words needs to be submitted to the IP Head at the end
of Day One. The report is a compilation of the happenings the beginning of the Opening
Ceremony and will go onto the Lunch session of the next day.
Report 02:
The second article of 500 words is a continuation of Report 01 wherein the proceedings
post the lunch of Day One till the lunch break on the last day are covered. The Report
has to be submitted to the IP Head by the end of the Last Session on Day Two.
The Marking Scheme:
• Language - A quality report should include quotes and relevant facts about the situation.
Humour in a positive spirit is appreciated. The language of the report should be
unbiased.
• Vocabulary/ Choice of words - The words used in the report submitted must observe
the dictate of diplomatic courtesy.
• Coverage of proceedings - A good report must answer the basic questions needed to
understand an event: What was going on? Who were the key players in committee?
What were the implications of what happened in committee? Was everyone in
agreement or were there many dissenting opinions? The Press release also includes
creative, witty, humorous or critical conference updates. However, the reporters should
remember to keep it positive and appropriate.
• Grammatical Accuracy - A fine piece of writing has to be grammatically correct.
• Style of presentation - A good report must present a strong opinion in the opening
paragraph which should be supported with evidence-based arguments. When compiling
the magazine, it is extremely important to maintain consistency with respect to usage
of style. The appearance of the report should be uniform in the choice of Font, size of
font, picture size and headline formatting.
NOTE: Reporters are required to submit their reports and writeups to the Head of IP after
each session.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The reporters are required to follow these guidelines so that there is smooth running of the
conference.
1. Do not distract delegates engaged in debate or disrupt other committees. Even though
interviews are encouraged, they should not be asked for them during inappropriate
times.
2. Adhere to word limits- extra-long articles will need to be re-written.
3. Stick to given deadlines and time limits.
4. A high level of professionalism and quality writing will be expected of delegates, but
of course, motions for entertainment will be considered.
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