3º ESO Global Classrooms Writing an intro 3º ESO Global Classrooms

WHAt is A position paper?

What is it? A short, one-page paper on your country’s position Should be: clear, concise, focused

Step by step

introduction Around 4-5 sentences Should include: Why the topic is important to the committee How the issue affects your country (or, in some cases, does not!)

Example The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.” Although this doctrine was adopted in 1948, the world has fallen quite short of this goal. Violence against women pervades all states and it is the duty of in the international community to ensure that all people are given respect.

Despite efforts to combat gross human rights abuses, such as the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United Nations has not been able to alleviate the injustice women worldwide experience daily.

The Kingdom of Denmark believes that in order to end violence against women, other nations must look to empower in all aspects of society. This includes promoting gender roles in government, civil society, education and business. However, Denmark also recognizes the need to combat human rights abuses against women as they occur, and no nation is immune to gender violence.

What does this intro. Include? Background about the topic? YES/NO Information on the topic and how it affects the country/world?

STRUCTURE Facts about your country Specific LINK your country and the topic Why is the topic important for your country? Why is the topic important for the world? General General

Structure II General Why is the topic important for the world? Why is the topic important for your country? LINK topic and country Facts about country Specific

What makes a strong introduction? CREATIVITY! Clear presentation of the topic Good organization Make the reader say, “WOW…this is a topic/perspective I should care about!”

Your job… Find NEW information about your country Explore the relationship between the IMF and your country Address the issues of CONDITIONALITY, VOTING REFORM, and DEBT RELIEF (How does your country feel about these topics)? Think about your country’s role in the IMF (creditor/borrower), its history, its current financial situation, its quota (and voting power) WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS!! Any kind of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will result in a 0 for the assignment.