Mock United Nations Project

20-1

For this project you have been divided into

different countries (groups).

Your task is to take on the views of the

country on Nuclear Proliferation. YOU
MUST TAKE ON THE COUNTRY’S VIEWS.

This project will have a set due date as you

must debate with other countries in the
class.

The date chosen for the Mock UN is

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You are responsible for the answering the following question according to how your country
would answer:

To what extent should nation-states have autonomy in regard to the development and
production of Nuclear Weapons?

You must provide an argument to this question. The argument must be in-depth and well
researched in order to achieve the best possible results from the Mock UN.

Guiding Questions for Argument:

1. What is the position of the country you represent? This opinion will be your thesis.
2. What are the main points, which you will be arguing? (Should have 3)
3. What proof (case studies, facts, stats, etc) do you have to back up your points?

Things that must be included in your submission before the Mock UN:
1. Pre-Research Sheet (Finished and with all group member’s names on it)
2. Arguments and Case Studies Research (Guiding Questions)
3. Group Evaluation

PLEASE PUT YOUR INFORMATION INTO ONE DOCUMENT AND IN THE ORDER ABOVE
 Model UN Research Preparation:

Nuclear Proliferation

Use this sheet to help prepare for your forum on Nuclear Proliferation. These questions,
when answered, will help you to better understand the issue being discussed.
Answering these questions in depth (relevant facts, stats, dates, people, etc.) will be
beneficial for the Mock General Assembly. You are encouraged to go into more depth
than just what is suggested here and add extra information that you find to be of
importance.

Guiding Questions:
What is Nuclear Proliferation?

What is the NPT? Who supports this? Who is opposed? Why is it supported and why is
it opposed?

Why would nations want to restrict the production/development of nuclear weaponry?

Why would nations want to develop/produce nuclear weaponry?

What are some possible courses of action that can be taken when nation-states are
suspected of nuclear weapons development? (Ex. Inspections) Are these effective?

What do you think should be done if countries are found to be developing/producing

nuclear weapons in violation of the NPT?

What was the Nuclear Arms Race of the Cold War?

What were S.A.L.T and S.T.A.R.T? Why did these occur? Is anything like this in effect
today?
 Criteria
Evidence (10) Significance (10) Communication (5)
Level
Evidence is sophisticated and deliberately chosen to make the Answer to key question demonstrates The writing is fluent, skillfully structured,
E argument. The relative absence of error is impressive. A thorough insightful understanding of social studies and judiciously organized. Control of
Excellent and comprehensive discussion of evidence reveals an insightful knowledge. Answer is accurate and syntax, mechanics, and grammar is
understanding of social studies knowledge and its application to the relevant. sophisticated. Vocabulary is precise and
assignment. deliberately chosen. The relative absence
of error is impressive.
The evidence chosen to make the argument is specific and Answer to key question demonstrates The writing is clear and purposefully
Pf purposeful. Evidence may contain some minor errors. A capable and substantial understanding of social studies organized. Control of syntax, mechanics,
Proficient adept discussion of evidence reveals a solid understanding of social knowledge. Answer is accurate and and grammar is capable. Vocabulary is
studies knowledge and its application to the assignment. relevant. appropriate and specific. Minor errors in
language do not impede communication.
The evidence chosen to make the argument is conventional and Answer to key question demonstrates The writing is straightforward and
S straightforward. The evidence may contain minor errors and a partial understanding of social studies functionally organized. Control of syntax,
Satisfactory mixture of relevant and extraneous information. A generalized and knowledge. Answer is mostly accurate and mechanics, and grammar is adequate.
basic discussion reveals an acceptable understanding of social relevant. Vocabulary is conventional and
studies knowledge and its application to the assignment. generalized. There may be occasional
lapses in control and minor errors;
however, the communication remains
generally clear.
The evidence chosen to make the argument is potentially relevant Answer to key question demonstrates The writing is awkward and lacks
L but is unfocused and incompletely developed. The evidence contains superficial understanding of social studies organization. Control of syntax,
Limited inaccuracies and extraneous detail. The discussion reveals a knowledge. Answer is not always accurate mechanics, and grammar is inconsistent.
superficial and confused understanding of social studies knowledge and relevant. Vocabulary is imprecise, simplistic, and
and its application to the assignment. inappropriate. Errors obscure the clarity of
communication.
The evidence chosen to make the argument is irrelevant and Answer to key question is irrelevant The writing is unclear and disorganized.
P inaccurate. The evidence contains major and revealing errors. A and/or incomplete and demonstrates a lack Control of syntax, mechanics, and
Poor minimal scant discussion reveals a lack of understanding of social of social studies knowledge. grammar is lacking. Vocabulary is
studies and its application to the assignment. overgeneralized and inaccurate. Jarring
errors impede communication.
Zero is assigned to a response that fails to meet the minimum
Z requirements of poor.
Zero