Resolution Writing A brief introduction

Resolution Heading Sponsors: (list of the countries that wrote the resolution) Committee: (the committee that you are in) Topic: Title of your resolution The General Assembly, (or Economic and Social Council or Security Council)

Resolution Heading Sponsor: China Committee: 3 rd Committee (SCH) Topic: Capital Punishment The Humane Application of Capital Punishment The General Assembly,

Resolution Heading SampleResolutionHeading.doc

Preambulatory Clauses The preamble of a resolution states the reasons for which the committee is addressing the topic and highlights past international action on the issue. Each clause begins with a present participle (called a preambulatory phrase) and ends with a comma. Source:

Preambulatory Clauses Preambulatory clauses can include: References to the UN Charter; Citations of past UN resolutions or treaties on the topic under discussion; Mentions of statements made by the Secretary- General or a relevant UN body or agency; Recognition of the efforts of regional or nongovernmental organizations in dealing with the issue; and General statements on the topic, its significance and its impact. Source:

Preambulatory Clauses These address what the problem is and past actions taken to solve the problem List of present participles to start these phrases is found in your MUN handbook First line of each clause is indented, First phrase is italicized, Each clause has a comma after it, Should have at least 5 preambulatory clauses in a resolution,

Preambulatory Clauses AcknowledgingDistressedHearing AffirmingDisturbedKeeping in Mind AlarmedEmphasizingMindful AnxiousEncouragedNoting AppreciatingEndorsingReaffirming ApprovingExaminingRealizing AwareExpectingRecalling Bearing in mindExpressingRecognizing Being convincedHavingRegretting BelievingadoptedReiterating CognizantapprovedSeeking ConcernedconsideredShocked CondemningdecidedStressing Confidentdevoted attention toSupporting ConsciousexaminedTaking into account ConsideringheardTaking into consideration ContemplatingreceivedTaking note ConvincedrecognizedUnderlining Declaringregard forUrging DeploringResolvedWelcoming DesiringReviewed DeterminedStudied

Operative Clauses Operative clauses identify the actions or recommendations made in a resolution. Each operative clause begins with a verb (called an operative phrase) and ends with a semicolon. Operative clauses should be organized in a logical progression, with each containing a single idea or proposal, and are always numbered. If a clause requires further explanation, bulleted lists set off by letters or roman numerals can also be used. After the last operative clause, the resolution ends in a period. Source:

Operative Clauses These are your solutions to the problem. What ACTIONS will be taken… 1. These are numbered; 2. First line is indented; 3. First phrase is underlined; 4. Semicolon after each clause; A. Sub-operatives should be lettered i. Sub-clauses to sub-ops should be lower case roman numerals 5. Resolutions should have about 10 Operative Clauses.

Operative Clauses 1. Operative Clause one; A. Sub – Operative clause; i. Sub-clause; ii. Another sub-clause; B. Sub – Operative clause;

Operative Clauses AcceptsDeclaresRecognizes AdoptsDemandsRegrets AffirmsDeploresReiterates AppealsDesignatesRejects AppreciatesDeterminesReminds ApprovesDirectsRenews AuthorizesDraws attention toRepeats Calls uponEmphasizesRequests CommendsEncouragesResolves ConcursEndorsesStresses CondemnsExpressesSuggests ConfirmsInstructsSupports CongratulatesInvitesTakes note of ConsidersNotesTransmits Considers it desirableProclaimsUrges DecidesReaffirmsWelcomes

Sample Resolution Resolution with real UN look You can find this on my website on the “Cultural Geography/MUN” page…

Tips for Resolutions Be sure to follow the format for resolutions provided by the conference organizers. Each conference may have a slightly different format. Create a detailed resolution. For example, if your resolution calls for a new program, think about how it will be funded and what body will manage it. Try to cite facts whenever possible. Be realistic. Do not create objectives for your resolution that cannot be met. Make sure your body can take the action suggested. For example, the General Assembly can’t sanction another country – only the Security Council can do so. Source:

Tips for Resolutions Try to find multiple sponsors. Your committee will be more likely to approve the resolutions if many delegates contribute ideas. Preambulatory clauses are historic justifications for action. Use them to cite past resolutions, precedents and statements about the purpose of action. Operative clauses are policies that the resolution is designed to create. Use them to explain what the committee will do to address the issue. Source:

Docket Style Debate A docket is a list of resolutions that will be discussed in committee Resolutions are submitted to the host school before the conference and each committee chair selects which resolutions will be in the docket Delegates need to download, print out, and thoroughly read the docket before they attend the conference

Docket Style Debate Which resolutions get chosen for the docket? The best The worst The most debatable What if my resolution isn’t chosen? Not a necessarily problem It may have been similar to one chose It may have been so bad it wasn’t chosen (too short = nothing to debate)

Docket Style Debate You will then debate each resolution in the docket (usually in the order they appear but you can motion to reorder) You will offer amendments to the resolutions to try to make them better If you read the docket ahead of time and write out some ideas for amendments you will be prepared for committee

Turnitin.com Even though you are writing two resolutions for Mira Costa you will submit them as one file If you submit one resolution it will not let you submit the other one and you will only get half credit One assignment = one file Even if the assignment/file has two or three “parts” it is still one assignment

Mira Costa Due Dates Resolutions Due Nov. 16 th to chair (“cc” me on the and print out a copy to bring to the conference) Submit to turnitin.com Download Dockets Nov. 26 th Print out, read, and be prepared to discuss each resolution!

Turnitin.com I will be addressing working with partners in a lecture next week so please save your questions about that for that time.