Resolution Writing

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Resolution Writing
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The Heading

• In the upper left hand corner, you write your
  committee, the sponsors (countries creating the
  resolution), and the topic.
• You may include a heading, but most conferences
  do not require one.
• Address the resolution to the UN organ your
  committee is in.
• For example, if you are in 6th Legal, you would
  write The General Assembly,

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The Context

• The resolution is divided into
• 2-4 preambles
• More than 3 operatives
• Remember to skip a line between each preamble and
  operative

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What is a Preamble?

• A preamble is a statement that ends with a comma
  that states why the resolution is being written,
  past resolutions the current resolution complies
  with, and why the delegates are concerned about
  the issue.
• Preambles are words that usually end in ed or
  ing such as determined, acknowledging, and
  stressing
• Also, preambles must be underlined and end with a
  comma.

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Operatives

• Operatives are the main course of your
  resolution.
• They include your caucus groups solutions to the
  problem in great detail.
• Operatives are numbered and can be followed by
  sub-operatives which are lettered.
• If you are writing a sub-operative, include more
  than one. IF you only have one, just include it
  in your main operative.
• Operatives end with a semi-colon.
• Operatives are underlined and end in es
• For example, requests, emphasizes, and
  recommends

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Operative Example

• 1. Recommends that all novices follow the
  provided instructions in the previous slide for
  the following purposes
• a.) to avoid mistakes,
• b.) to make your novice trainers look better
  because it shows that they
• i.) taught you well,
• ii.) know what they are talking about

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Ending

• End your last operative in a period because
  resolutions are only one sentence, if you didnt
  already notice.

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Helpful Suggestions

• Be specific about your resolution. You want your
  plan to be plausible and well-thought -out.
• Include details such as
• Funding (the World Bank is NOT the source for all
  money. Stick more to NGOs and private donors)
• a timeframe for which each step or resolution
  as a whole should be completed
• ensure the implementation of the resolution
• Who will fulfill the task in your resolution
  (I.e. refugees need a mental health center, who
  will provide the psychiatrists?)

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REMINDER

• If you are not in the Security Council, then you
  CANNOT declare the UN military to go to war. You
  can only recommend the Security Council to
  consider sending the troops to war.
• Always be mindful of what committee you are in
  and your committees limits.

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List of Preamble Words (write down some for the
conference)

• Acknowledging, Appreciating, Believing,
  Confident, Convinced, Determined, Encouraged,
  Having adopted, Noting, Recalling, Reiterating,
  Supporting, Approving, Declaring, Distressed,
  Endorsing, Fulfilling, Recognizing, Seeking,
  Urging, Alarmed, Aware, Concerned, Considering,
  Examining, Grieved, Keeping in mind, Reaffirming,
  Shocked, Taking into consideration, Viewing,
  Baring in mind, Condemning, Contemplating,
  Desiring, Emphasizing, Expecting, Mindful,
  Realizing, Regretting, Stressing, Taking note

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Operative Words (Write some down for the
conference)

• Accepts, Appreciates, Commends, Demands, Directs,
  Endorses, Notes, Recommends, Reminds, Resolves,
  Adopts, Approves, Concurs, Considers, Deplores,
  Expresses, Proclaims, Renews, Stresses,
  Transmits, Affirms, Authorizes, Condemns,
  Decides, Emphasizes, Instructs, Repeats,
  Suggests, Appeals, Calls upon, Confirms,
  Declares, Encourages, Invites, Recognizes,
  rejects, Supports, Urges

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THE END