Define the Problem:

CORRUPTION IN THE GOVERNMENT: KENYA

The High School for Math, Science & Engineering @ CCNY

Model United Nations Club

“A volunteer used a whip to control a hungry crowd on Tuesday after food being distributed by the Red Cross ran out in Mathare.” – New York Times

1. The Introduction
Kenya has a long history of struggle for governmental stability and an unfortunate history of corruption within its government. After recent controversial elections, parties have splintered, widespread violence has broken out, people are being driven from their homes and ethnic cleansing has entered the human rights arena in Kenya. The situation is seemingly out of control and the role of corruption in government stabilization continues to be in the spotlight.

2. The Task
Delegates to the United Nations write position papers that outline the issue being discussed in their respective committees, they also address the problems and local policies related to the topic under discussion (Corruption in the Government) that their country faces and they propose solutions to this problem in order to secure their own country’s safety or interests as well as protect the interests of other countries. Your partnership will write a one page, typed, single-spaced position paper and a one minute speech about your country’s position.

3. The Process
In order to complete your tasks, you and your partner need to research your topic. Essentially, you become public policy analysts and go through the following six steps, which will give you the foundational information required to complete your tasks.

Research

Step 1. Define the Problem

Step 2. Gather Evidence

Step 3. Identify Causes

Analysis

Step 4. Evaluate a Policy

Step 5. Develop Solutions

Step 6. Select Best Solutions

Compiling Research

Researchers must be organized! Use a one-inch three-ring binder with dividers and folders to keep your research. You may come up with your own system but you have to be able to justify it.

The Paper

Once you have written the first draft using the research and analysis tools previously outlined, you will present your draft to a peer editor. When you receive feedback you will rewrite your draft and submit a final paper to your advisors.

The Speech

While your draft is being edited you will work on your writing your speech. Once you have written your speech you will practice it with a presentation coach. Your speech will be presented during a group meeting that is moderated by a peer chairperson.

4. The Resources

Make sure to track and cite resources!

GENERAL

Issue Related Resource Links [Joe…please link “Other Resources” doc.]

The United Nations

CIA World Factbook - Kenya

Kenya’s Official Website

Kenyan Embassy

African News Source

Article – Kenya in Crisis

Article – Violence in Kenya

Article – Crisis in Kenya Grows

5. The Evaluation

Category	4	3	2	1
Research	Incorporates relevant outside information. Includes relevant facts, examples and details, but discussion may be more descriptive than analytical.	Incorporates limited or no relevant outside information. Uses some facts, examples and details, but discussion is more descriptive than analytical.	Presents no relevant outside information. Presents few facts, examples and details; simply restates contents of the documents.	Presents no relevant outside information. Attempts to complete the task, but essay demonstrates a major weakness in organization.
Mechanics	Communicates with full control and understanding of the conventions of English grammar and usage. Experiments with sophisticated language and varied sentence structures.	Writes a satisfactory developed essay, demonstrating a general plan of organization. Restates the theme in the introduction and concludes with a simple restatement of the theme.	Communicates with partial control and understanding of the conventions of English grammar and usage. Uses familiar language and simple sentence structure.	Communicates with a lack of control and understanding of the conventions of English grammar and usage. Uses inappropriate and/or incorrect language and sentence structure.
Purpose	Establishes and maintains clear focus: evidence of distinctive voice and appropriate tone.	Focuses on a purpose, evidence of voice and suitable tone.	Attempts to establish and maintain purpose and communicate with the audience.	Limited awareness of audience and purpose.
Policy Development	Depth and complexity of policies supported by rich, engaging and pertinent details; evidence of analysis, negotiation, reflection and insight.	Depth of policy development and success of negotiation supported by elaborate, relevant details.	Lack of elaborated policy development, unelaborated or repetitious details, little evidence of successful negotiation.	Minimal policy development, limited or unrelated details, no evidence of successful negotiation.
Real World Reference	Frequent reference to international treaties, international organizations and real-world stakeholders.	Numerous references to international treaties, international organizations, and real-world stakeholders.	Some references to international treaties, international organizations, and real world stakeholders.	Few references to international treaties, international organizations and real-world stakeholders.

Source for Position Paper Rubric: UNAUSAMUN

Discussion Rubric

Category	4	3	2	1
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic and uses many examples.	Shows a good understanding of the topic and uses some examples.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic and uses few examples.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Speaks Clearly	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Mispronounces a few words.	Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces many words.

Individual Rubric

Category	4	3	2	1
Individual Work in a Team	Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.	Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.	Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.	Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

5. The Conclusion

If this is an issue about which you feel passionately, don’t stop here! Make your voice heard and DO SOMETHING! Start a letter writing campaign to an elected official to effect change in United States international policy. Volunteer with an agency that works with this population. This project marks the beginning of your training to represent the High School for Math, Science & Engineering as a Model United Nations Delegate. We hope it is the beginning of your training to be a world citizen.

6. The Standards

This Webquest adheres to the NYS ELA STANDARD 4 and NYS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD 5