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CHAIRS AND MODERATORS
ATTENDANCE LIST / WARNINGS
ASSESSMENT FORMAT RUBRIC 1
  UNPREPARED BASIC PARTIALLY PROFICIENT ADVANCED
    PROFICIENT    
1 2 3 4 5

PRESENTATI Delivery Delivery is Delivery falters on Delivery is generally Delivery is smooth

ON impedes halting and occasion smooth
Rehearsal communication uneven Rehearsal is evident
Voice Some evidence of Some evidence of
- pacing No evidence of Little evidence rehearsal rehearsal -Effective pacing, volume,
- volume rehearsal of rehearsal expression and eye contact
- clarity Adequate volume Some attention to -Utilizes volume and hand
-expression Not prepared Inadequate and eye contact pacing, volume, motions
preparation expression and eye -Avoids um, uh, err
eye contact contact -speaks formally, with little
reference
to 1st person
ASSESSMENT FORMAT RUBRIC 2
  UNPREPARED BASIC PARTIALLY PROFICIENT ADVANCED
    PROFICIENT    
1 2 3 4 5

PROTOCOL -Belligerence -May use Attempts diplomacy Uses diplomacy Utilizes diplomacy in
A delegate will -Rude, belligerence -Commitment to -Commitment to topic addressing opposing ideas
be knocked disinterested, or force topic at hand is at hand is evident -Continually uses 3rd
down to a lacking instead of somewhat person
proficient if he decorum diplomacy evident -No signs of belligerence
or she makes -Disrespectful -Maintains decorum
minor, isolated of the ideas of throughout mock
errors in others -Shows respect for all
decorum such -inadequate delegates and ideas present
as raising demonstratio -Demonstrates legitimate
placard n of decorum ideas, research, and
inappropriatel general commitment to
y or using first topic at hand
person.
ASSESSMENT FORMAT RUBRIC 3
  UNPREPARED BASIC PARTIALLY PROFICIENT ADVANCED
    PROFICIENT    
1 2 3 4 5

PARTICIPATIO -Did not give a -Rarely takes -Takes advantage of -Takes advantage of speaking -Participates continually; does
N speech; may advantages of speaking opportunities opportunities most of the not
DURING THE have speaking some of the time time show hesitance
COMMITTEE asked a opportunities -May be lacking -Original ideas are conveyed -Placard always up
question -No ideas are substance or have with -Maintains appropriate body
conveyed due to poor delivery minimal interruption of language and composure
inadequate -May trail off at the fidgeting, -Articulates relevant issues,
delivery end "um," etc. brings new ideas
-Awkward pauses or -Ends speech properly -questions effectively and can
ineffective use of - Offers limited insight and answer questions effectively
speaking time analysis of ideas, may repeat -strong ending to each speech
ideas
-ideas delivered eloquently
ASSESSMENT FORMAT RUBRIC 4

  UNPREPARED BASIC PARTIALLY PROFICIENT ADVANCED

    PROFICIENT    
1 2 3 4 5

SUPPORT Little or no Few details Details are generally Details are accurate and Details are interesting,
Of position detail   accurate and fairly generally compete accurate, and complete
with specific   Some evidence complete    
facts and Little of research   Research Research evidence
examples evidence of   Research   demonstrates a thorough
research or Unsatisfactory   Evidence demonstrates a understanding
understandin understanding Evidence good understanding
g demonstrated demonstrates a
demonstrated general
understanding
ASSESSMENT FORMAT RUBRIC 5
  UNPREPARED BASIC PARTIALLY PROFICIENT ADVANCED
    PROFICIENT    
1 2 3 4 5

PARTICIPATI -Not part of a -Passively -Actively -Attempts participation in -Emerges as a leader of a

ON bloc participates in participates in a groups of delegates productive group of
IN unmoderated group of delegates -Evidently a listener or delegates
CAUCUSES caucuses -takes ownership of follower rather than a -Evidence of positive use of
-Does not his or her own set of leader note-passing and other
generate ideas in the forming communications with
original of a resolution fellow delegates
ideas -Relates well with other
delegates, uses
interpersonal skills
RUBRIC’S ASSESSMENT FORMAT
13 TIPS TO BEING A GOOD COMMITTEE CHAIR AND MODERATOR

 The committee chair makes a big difference on each delegates’ Model

UN experience. Well-run committees are fun, memorable, streamlined,
and purposeful (e.g. appropriately educational or competitive). Poorly-
run committees can be frustrating experiences to say the least.
1. KNOW THE TOPIC BETTER THAN ANY DELEGATE.

 Delegates are putting hours of research into their topic and Chairs should
too — Chairs’ expertise should not be limited to the topic synopses that
they wrote. Chairs need to be experts in the topic so they can clearly see
which solutions are actually good and which ones only sound good. And
chairs need to know how to merge resolutions and push certain sub-topic
emphases when needed.
2. DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE CORRECT.

 Know your rules as best as possible, but don’t be afraid to have to check
on the short-hand rules reference sheet. And don’t be afraid to confer with
someone else on your dias when you are not sure about a rule or if a
delegate tries to correct you. Delegates want you get it right or give them
a good explanation on why you ruled a certain way.
3. BE APPROACHABLE.

 Delegates are always looking for guidiance on either the rules or the
topic. Invite delegates to approach the dias during unmoderated caucuses.
Better yet, go out with the rest of the dais to the committee floor and
roam around to check out different blocs. Smile and make eye contact —
or even say hi — so that delegates know they can ask you a question and
that you aren’t just an intimidating judge who’s scoring caucus points.
4. EXPLAIN THE RULES.

 Ask the committee if they understood a motion when it’s made for the
first time. Pause to explain the rules, particularly if they are unique to
your conference or committee or if you have many novice delegates in
your committee. This will help delegates get involved — it’s more
difficult to get them engaged in debate if they already feel lost.
5. BE ENCOURAGING.

 Ask those who have not spoken if they want to speak. Go around the
caucus room to answer questions. Encourage delegates who look lost or
not interested to get involved — sometimes giving them a piece of advice
or a certain clause to focus on is all it will take to get them to start
participating.  
6. DON’T LOSE CONTROL OF THE COMMITTEE.

 Raising your voice or banging the gavel multiple times is actually a sign
of a weak chair. A strong chair is able to get decorum by asking the
committee to do so once. Develop respect by being knowledgeable,
approachable, etc. rather than authority through the gavel.
7. ENFORCE THE RULES.

 Make sure everyone is playing the same game so it gives all delegates a
fair chance to participate as a delegate. Be aware in catching plagiarism,
the use of pre-written resolutions (unless it’s a docket-style committee),
and the use of any technology or tools that are banned from committee.
Be stern, and make sure not to embarass the delegate — you can make a
general comment to the committee or ask to speak with them individually
during an unmoderated caucus.
8. MOVE DEBATE FORWARD.

 You have to manage your time throughout the day and there will be
certain times when you want to encourage certain motions or rule others
dilatory in order to move debate forward and increase productivity (i.e.
when you need to prefer motions for caucus so the committee can work
on drafting of a resolution). Help the committee transition through the 
different stages: speeches, caucus, writing resolutions, and debating
resolutions.
9. BE AS FAIR AS POSSIBLE.  

 Try to pick different people to speak. Look at different parts of the room
when selecting speakers. Don’t be afraid to take some time to refer back
to the scoresheet or tally sheet to see if you’ve called on delegates an
even number of times. Consider how far down the speaker’s list a
delegate may be when calling on speakers for comments or moderated
caucus. Delegates get frustrated when they are not called on as often as
others — or not called on at all.
10. CALIBRATE YOUR BIASES.
 Everyone has biases on what a good delegate looks like or what a good
speech looks like. Make sure your biases are calibrated and in line with
the conference’s philosophy of awards. Chairs should practice
scoring speeches together to get calibrated before the conference starts,
know the rubric for each action (are they scoring for both substance and
style when a speech is made?), and should understand what this
conference is looking for when giving out awards (e.g. an aggressive vs.
a diplomatic delegate, rewarding accuracy of policy vs. good delegate
skills, creativity vs. realistic solutions).
11. ALWAYS BE ENTHUSIASTIC.

 This helps distinguish a memorable chair from one that just knows how
to run the rules well. You are leading the committee and the debate is only
going to be energetic and enjoyable if you are feeling that way too. Make
sure to get enough rest and food (and coffee) in the morning so you can
keep debate exciting throughout the day. Introduce yourself at the
beginning of committee. Smile throughout the day.
12. EMPOWER THE DAIS TO HELP.

 You want to be fair, but you might not be able to see every action, so you
need to get the rest of the dais to help you. Have them go around caucus
so you have more eyes seeing the room and answering questions about
draft resolutions. Every member of the dais will chair for a little bit — so
it helps calibrate the scoring if they score a round of speeches or
moderated caucus.
13. BE PURPOSEFUL IN THROWING CRISES OR
BRINGING IN GUEST SPEAKERS.

 Don’t throw a crisis for the sake of throwing a crisis, especially when the
committee is already being productive. Throw a crisis or bring in a guest
speaker only if debate is getting stale, needs to head a certain direction, or
if delegates are substantively lost. Each crisis and guest speaker should
help guide the committee to a pre-determined direction or action.
THANKS FOR YOUR
GREAT EFFORT!!
 Just remember that
your attitude and
commitment towards
the debates in the
committees, are the
clue to have a
successful MODEL.
 We count on you!!
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