1. Your One-Stop cheat sheet guide for MUN
MUN for Beginners
Your One-Stop cheat sheet guide for MUN

2. INDEX Introduction to MUN Things to Remember Order of Events (sort of)
Agendas
Roll call votes
The GSL
Mods and Unmods (caucus)
Resolutions
Body language and Other Handy Tips
Research Sources and Information

3. INDEX PAGE II Voting POINTS AND MOTIONS Speaker Styles
MUN do’s and don’ts
Diplomacy- a thing or two about it

4. Introduction to MUN
Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation and/or academic competition in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.[1][2] Usually an extracurricular activity, some schools also offer MUN as a class.

5. Things to Remember
It’s a MUN, not a Dining Table Debate. Refrain from losing diplomacy, and keep calm.
Any action, literally anything you do, could be one of the marking criteria. Be careful.
Though it’s very easy to get carried away, try to stick to the topic. But this doesn’t mean you be a rule Nazi.
BE FRIENDLY. TALK TO PEOPLE. SOCIALISE.
Djibouti (official coconut supplier for the UN) is a dangerous country to be in.
Speak up.

6. Order of Events Roll Call Vote Opening of floor for Points and Motions
Setting of Agenda
General Speaker’s List/ Moderated Caucus/Unmoderated Caucus
Breaks

7. AGENDA
Is basically what you’re going to discuss, deliberate and debate about. It plays a vital element in your GSL, Mods and Unmods.
Analysis of Agenda is VERY IMPORTANT.
Example Agenda (I actually had this agenda for my first MUN) – “Militarization, weaponization and prevention of an arms race in outer space”
It’s OK if you don’t deeply understand the agenda just yet. You’ll learn.

8. Roll Call Vote Is basically attendance for MUN. Types of votes –
Present (voting on resolutions is optional.)
Present and Voting (voting on resolutions is mandatory.)
Abstention (often not used, it’s for when you don’t want to vote at all)

9. General Speaker’s List
Is the organized speech reading thingy where every country participating will have a chance to showcase their views.
Often gives rise to Mods/unmods. GSL will be resumed after the said event is over.
Should give your best speech here, include all the fluff.

10. Moderated Caucus (Mods)
Debates/Discussions that are moderated by the Chairperson/EB
Delegate raising Moderated caucus should specify topic and time per speaker
How to raise a Mod – “The Delegate of Iran would like to/motions to raise a moderated caucus on the topic “superman should have a new suit” with total time as 15 minutes and time per speaker 1 minute 30 seconds

11. Unmoderated Caucus (Unmods)
Exact opposite of Moderated Caucus. You’re free to do anything you want, as long as you don’t make too much noise.
Key point is it’s not moderated/supervised by the chairperson/EB
Generally used for resolution writing/lobbying, which takes time
How to raise one – “The delegate of XYZ would like to raise a motion for an unmoderated caucus for 25 minutes”

12. Resolutions/Working Papers
Resolutions are Legally Binding documents which are like rule sheets. If your state has ratified(agreed to and accepted) the resolution, then it becomes legally binding.
If you do something that’s against a resolution your state ratified, it will be trouble.
Resolution writing will be explained by Jayant a bit later.
Until a resolution is voted upon and passed, it is called a working paper or a draft resolution.

13. Body language and Other Tips
Try to appear confident, because nobody likes a dull delegate.
Keep you back straight and chin up. This posture gives an impression of authority and confidence.
Sit straight, and if you’re wearing a blazer, don’t remove it.
Keep your speech short and sweet. Don’t launch into mahabharata.
Make friends, or otherwise known as allies. They WILL help you.

14. Research Sources and Info
A few Websites for news are –
Aljazeera.com
Reuters.com
A few websites for Rules of Procedure and help –
Bestdelegate.com
Youtube.com (certain videos will help)
Having good GK helps. A LOT.

15. Voting Any motion you raise will be voted upon.
Generally voting is done through placards (i.e. by a simple show of placards, how many delegates support this motion?)
Types of votes during resolutions –
Yes
Yes With rights (explanation to house required) No
No with rights (explanation to house required)

16. POINTS
Point is something that you bring to the attention of the council. It is generally very simple and instantaneous.
Types –
Point Of information (question)
Point Of Order (to point out factual inaccuracies)
Point Of Personal Privilege (Fan on/off, windows open, washroom, etc.)

17. MOTIONS
Something that will set into action a sequence of events. Will be voted upon.
Types –
Motion to Start Roll Call Vote (begin attendance)
Motion to open GSL (start GSL)
Motion to Break for tea/lunch
Motion to Censure Delegate
Motion to Adjourn session (break for a day)

18. Speaker Styles - Anthony
Has very little truth, and is very lengthy
It is a HIGHLY emotional speech, and is very risky and hard to pull off
It appeals to other delegates’ emotions and humanitarian conscience.
Use lots of subtle sarcasm
Useful in humanitarian situations, where humans or emotions are being discussed

19. Speaker Styles - Brutus
Simply stating the facts, very less emotion
Not too lengthy, and the most safe way
Useful when you’re cornered but still have string facts.
It is not recommended that this style be used while discussing controversial issues.

20. Speaker Styles - Cicero
Crisp
Legally Correct
Involves a lot of logical fallacies
Be good at retaliation
Highlight important points

21. MUN do’s and don’ts DO speak up. DO participate
DO respect the house and all other delegates
DO wear proper western formal attire
DO wait until your country is recognized
DON’T insult a delegate while in session
DON’T speak whenever you want
DON’T respond too late
DON’T make rash decisions without thought.

22. Diplomacy
Diplomacy (from the Greek δίπλωμα, "official document conferring a privilege") is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states. It usually refers to international diplomacy, the conduct of international relations[2] through the intercession of professional diplomats with regard to issues of peace- making, trade, war, economics, culture, environment, and human rights. International treaties are usually negotiated by diplomats prior to endorsement by national politicians. In an informal or social sense, diplomacy is the employment of tact to gain strategic advantage or to find mutually acceptable solutions to a common challenge, one set of tools being the phrasing of statements in a non- confrontational, or polite manner.

23. THANK YOU
For sitting through this boring session and bearing with me. Keep MUNning!