Research & Country Analysis — Glossary
Key terms and definitions from the Research & Country Analysis course. Each term links to a full explanation.
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5 termsBackground Guide
A resource document providing comprehensive information on topics, countries, and issues for delegates.
Background Note
A concise document providing essential context and facts about a committee’s topic for delegates’ reference.
Best Position Paper Award
An award recognizing the delegate who submits the most thorough and well-written position paper.
Bloc Strategy
A coordinated plan among a group of countries with similar interests to influence debate and voting outcomes.
Briefing Book
A compilation of organized evidence and arguments used by policy debaters to prepare and quickly access information during rounds.
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6 termsCard
A piece of evidence consisting of a quotation, citation, and explanation used to support an argument in debate rounds.
Card Citation
A concise reference to the source of evidence read aloud during a debate, including author, publication, and date.
Card Shell
The structured format of a piece of evidence including the tag, citation, and body in debate speeches.
Credibility
Credibility evaluates the trustworthiness and reliability of a source or piece of evidence.
Cutting Card
A cutting card is a quoted excerpt from a source used as evidence to support a debater's argument.
Cutting Cards
Selecting and extracting concise, relevant excerpts from evidence sources to use effectively during speeches or cross-examination.
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4 termsPosition Paper
A document summarizing a country's official stance and proposed solutions on committee topics.
Position Paper
A concise document outlining a country's official stance and policies on agenda topics to guide debate and negotiation.
Position Paper Formatting
Guidelines on how to structure and present a position paper, including sections like country stance, policy proposals, and citations.
Position Paper Rubric
A standardized scoring guide used by judges to evaluate the quality, clarity, and content of delegates’ position papers.