MUN Country Research Project

MUN Country Research Project

MUN Country Research Project

Instructions: All students will complete and present a country research project based on their selected country of representation.

  1. First Requirement – country selections:
  2. Your first assignment is to visit the following website to select three countries which interest you in the order of your preference:
  3. UN website
  4. Submit your selection request for approval. Your selection is subject to approval inorder to prevent a duplication of countries being represented by other students, so it is first come, first served.
  5. When you have received your approval for your selection/choice, you will then need to prepare a portfolio on your approved country of choice.
  6. Second Requirement – Report portfolio:
  7. A report cover – include the Country, a graphic image of your country’s flag and your name.
  8. A hand drawn map of the country with key areas of human habitat and industrial developments identified.
  9. A typed report, using the attached country research form, with completed information.
  10. A separate paper identifying a list of key issues affecting the country.
  11. A typed sheet identifying the ambassador to the United States and the United Nations, websites and embassy location, along with a copy of the website information.
  12. A biographical sketch (outline) of an influential individual from your country. The biographical sketch will include the following:
  13. Biography – brief synopsis of individual’s life
  14. Domestic policy – policies pursued as an influential figure, include accomplishments and effectiveness.
  15. Foreign policy – policies pursued, include accomplishments and effectiveness
  16. Sources – you must reference and cite a minimum of 3 sources
  17. A completed Country research fact sheet
  18. Third Requirement – Power Point
  19. You are to create a Power Point presentation of your country research:
  20. Minimum of 12 slides and a maximum of 15 slides pertaining to the country research
  21. Title slide – your name
  22. Each slide must have a photograph or illustration and text. Photograph must be clear.
  23. Background color must be appropriate and does not conflict with the text color; image may be used for background
  24. Text for each slide must be short and to the point, bullet comment
  25. Slides must have custom animation and/or sound appropriate to the slide topic
  26. Bibliography of outside sources must be included on a separate slide
  27. One student information handout based on the Power Point will be included
  28. A printed copy of your Power Point, the student handout and a file copy of the PPT presentation must be turned in.
  29. Information Website Source:
  30. The following information website sources maybe used to collect country research data:
  31. United Nations –
  32. CIA World Fact Book –
  33. The World Bank –
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