Established in 1976 by Mrs. Fran Duncan

JUDGING VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT MODEL UNITED NATIONS Dr. Beverly Questad, VSD MUN Coordinator Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver, WA 98685 Phone: 360-313-4200 - - Email -Fax: 360-313-4201

Points will be awarded in the following categories
and count toward team totals for the Best Country Delegation.

Credentials,
Position Papers,
Caucus Participation and Speaker Presentation

The school with the highest aggregate number of points: Grand Winner.
The delegation with the highest number of points: Delegation Winner.
Individual and other delegation awards will also be designated.

 

Judging Criteria for Credential and Position Paper Preparation

POSITION PAPERS *Strong research indicated through elaborations and examples *True country position Complete and with Professional Voice * Grammar: Fluency and Conventions

Judging Criteria for Speaker Presentation and Caucus Participation - Committee Two
SPEAKING PRESENTATION is... * audible * expressive and self-confident with good posture * fluent *appropriate dress	POLICY STATEMENTS give... *accurate representation of country *substantiated position	DIPLOMACY *respectful in diplomatic attitude, dress and conduct *active participant* substantive contributions to decision-making process * helps reach consensus
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS *Asks well constructed, representative questions and shows * knowledge of issue and political savvy, critical thinking *logical reasoning and *knowledge of UN protocol, documents, history, philosophy and goals	SPEECHES show understanding of... *United Nations and involved countries and *affirmative or negative argument(s) are substantiated with strong evidence and analysis, and * information is relevant and fresh (not the same as previous speaker's)	LOSING POINTS * lack of diplomatic respect for MUN process * out of character for respective delegate country