Speeches

Overview
> >  > > This document reviews the Speeches that you should be ready to make at the conference and includes: > · The Order of Debate (which speeches happen when) > · Ten Tips for writing For/Against Speeches (including an example for how to begin the speech) > · How to Respond to Points of Information
 * 1) Remember, at the conference **you will __all__ make an Opening Speech** (prepared before the conference).
 * 2) Then, after resolutions have been merged and passed on to the formal debate stage, **you __may__ give For or Against speeches** about the resolution being debated (mostly written during the debate as you listen). Whoever makes a For or Against speech will then need to respond to **Points of Information**.
 * 3) Apart from these prepared speeches, during formal proceedings you may rise to a **point** or introduce a **motion**. Read on (below) to find out about the ways you can add your voice to the conference using appropriate modes of address!

 Opening Speeches Click on this link for information about the purpose of Opening Speeches, Rights of Reply, tips for delivering the Speech, and sample opening speeches.

Formal Debate - Speeches, Points of Information, and Amendments Click on this link for techniques and tips for getting involved during the formal debate of resolutions - i.e. making speeches, points of information, and Amendments.

Speeches with Monroe's Motivated Sequence Click on this link to learn about a special format that will help give you the persuasive edge with your prepared speeches.

 Formal Expressions and Modes of Address Click on this link to find out about debating terms and modes of address.

**TAIMUN Procedures and Rules** Click on this link to find out more about Conference Rules and Procedures. This includes a list of all the points you can rise to and the motions you can introduce. The link will take you to AST's TAIMUN Instructional Guide.