Position Paper Rubric

 

Student name: ______________________________

School: ____________________________________

Committee: ____________________________

Reader’s name: _________________________

 

 

STATE THE PROBLEM:
q yes  q no......................... Specific facts clearly define scope of problem.

q yes  q no......................... Examples demonstrate thorough research beyond basic sources.

q yes  q no......................... Analysis provides compelling reason why problem requires UN action, specifically, why the particular committee is in a position to address the issue.

                                                                                                         

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YOUR COUNTRY’S POSITION:

q yes  q no......................... Position explains the history of the country’s involvement in the problem.

q yes  q no......................... Position reflects accurate geo-political realities facing country.

q yes  q no......................... Position reflects the current policies of country’s government, (not personal opinion of the delegate).

 

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PROPOSED SOLUTION:
q yes  q no......................... Analysis connects country’s position with state problem.

q yes  q no......................... Solutions reflects knowledge of previous UN action.

q yes  q no......................... Concrete, reasonable solutions that reflect a practical understanding of the UN charter and the limits of the committee’s authority, that stipulates methods for monitoring effectiveness.

 

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