International Press

Rules of Procedure
COMMITTEE ETIQUETTE
• No IP member should be a distraction for the delegates and in no way
disrupt the flow of the session.
• If you wish to approach a delegate or the executive board, do so through
chits.
• Flash photography is generally prohibited. An exception would only be
made in the case of a dark room.
• All IP members are expected to follow moral etiquette and respect the
boundaries of the participants.
• In case the committee setup is hampering your work, you can observe the
committee, take notes, and move back to the International Press room.
 FORMAL JOURNALISM
• Op-ed (350-450 words) - Opinion on the agenda.
• Beat (300-350 words) -
• Feature (300 words) – give a humanitarian perspective on committee
using poems, letters, case study.
• News report (200 words) – short, concise to the point description of
committee proceedings
CREATIVE JOURNALISM
• Roasts (100 words)– controversy between two or more delegates or
EB members
• Gossip column -
We all know that the freeze date for GA is 25th April 2003. I think the
delegate of Poland time travelled to 2007 while everyone else was
debating in 2003. The delegate of Poland is way ahead of all of us. Or
more ignorant. Whatever you think.
JOURNALISTIC PROCEDURE
• Devices – carry your laptop, chargers, pen drive and a note pad for
taking notes.
• Research – read the background guides given to delegates. For
additional information refer to news agencies such as Reuters and
Aljazeera.
• Plagiarism of any form will not be tolerated.
• Using non-offensive, diplomatic language is a must.
• Chits may be sent to delegates and Executive Board members. Keep in
mind that some participants do not respond.
• Always inform your International Press Heads of your whereabouts.
Marking scheme
Formal Creative

• Structure • Title
• Analysis • Creativity
• Observation • Undertone
• Knowledge • Wit
• Grammar • Accuracy
• Punctuality • Crispness
• Punctuality
PROCEDURE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
• Carrying your own photography equipment (cameras, lenses, etc.) is a
must. Make sure to carry a laptop, charger, pen drive, and extra SD
cards.
• As a neutral body, you have to resist the urge to take photographs
only of certain individuals. All photographers are required to click at
least one picture of every committee member and finish the assigned
tasks.
• Basic editing such as monochrome filters and exposure settings is
permitted prior to the submission, thus you are requested to
download any editing software.
• External flashes, tripods and monopods are not permitted.
MARKING SCHEME
• Exposure
• Focus
• Composition
• Creativity
• Etiquette in committee
• Punctuality of submission
PROCEDURE FOR DESIGN
• Having basic information and research about the committee (agenda,
background, etc.) is extremely helpful.
• Caricatures represent the portfolio, not the delegate.
• Plagiarism of any form will not be tolerated.
• Using non-offensive, diplomatic themes and language is necessary.
• Carrying your own material and equipment (pens, colors, markers,
color pencils, drawing pads, etc.) is a must. Make sure to carry extra
materials (paper, chargers, etc.) and a device for communication.
MARKING SCHEME FOR DESIGN
• Relevance to agenda
• Accuracy
• Neatness
• Language
• Humour
 COLLABARATION
All three groups- journalists, photographers, and caricaturists come
together to create a single piece of media – memes.