JUDGING CRITERIA FOR AWARDS

POLICY STATEMENTS

· Accurate representation of country

· Substantiated position

SPEECHES

· Understanding of United Nations

· Understanding of proposed resolution

· Accurate representation of country

· Affirmative or negative argument(s) substantiated with strong evidence and analysis

· Presents information and arguments not already presented by previous delegates

QUESTIONS

· Asks well constructed, representative questions

· Responds showing knowledge of issue and political savvy

· Shows critical thinking

· Shows logical Reasoning

SPEAKING PRESENTATION

· Audible

· Expressive and self-confident with good posture

· Fluent

GENERAL

· Respectful with diplomatic attitude, dress and conduct

· Active participant