This document provides guidance on writing resolutions for Model UN conferences. It explains that resolutions are written statements that express an opinion on an issue and recommend solutions to problems. Resolutions are written by organizations, countries, or groups of countries to criticize or pressure other groups to take action. The standard format includes a heading identifying the submitting body and topic, a preamble describing why the issue is important, and operative clauses that recommend specific actions. The document offers examples and tips for writing each component of a resolution diplomatically.

1. Writing a Resolution
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2. What is a resolution?
• A written statement expressing an opinion
about an issue.
• A way to outline a solution for a problem.
• Solution first, resolution second

3. Why would you write a resolution?
• To give a position and give recommendations
• A way to express an opinion
• Criticize or put pressure on specific groups
(government bodies, nations)
• Recommend that action be taken

4. Who writes a resolution
• A specific organization or group of
policymakers
• A single country
• A group of countriesthat share the same ideas
on an issue

5. Format
• One long sentence sparated by commas (,)
and semi-colons );)
• A period (.) only appears at the very END of
the WHOLE RESOLUTION
• 3 main parts:
• Heading
• Preamble
• Operative clauses

6. The heading
• A way to identify the resolution
• Contains 3 things:
• Where the resolution will be submitted
• What the topic is
• Who the author is
• Format: On separate lines at the top left hand
corner of the document.

7. Example Heading
• Committee: General Assembly
• Topic: Raising health standards throughout
the world
• Sponsor: Brazil

8. The Preamble
• Describes why your resolution is important.
• We can include:
• U.N. Charter
• Other resolutions
• What the UN has said about issue
• Other groups working on problem
• Do research! This information comes from your
Foreign Policy Report
• Format: eAch phrase followed by a comma (,); Last
clause followed by a colon (:)

9. Example of a preamble:
• Taking into account that many people are
living n poverty,
• Noting with approval the steps taken by the
General Assembly in dealing with this problem
• Alarmed by the standard of living in many
countries,
• Seeking to increase health standards
throughout the world:

10. Example of words for the
preamble:
• Acknowledging, alarmed
by, appreciating, aware, concerned, keeping in
mind, recognizing, taking nto consideration

11. Operative Clauses
• Describe what action should be taken
• They are reasonable solutions that the
government can enforce
• Format:
• Begin each phrase with
• End each with a semi-colon (;) and the last with a
period
• Number each phrase
• Underline the operative

12. Examples of Operative Clauses
• Calls upon member states to increase economic
aid to countries with poor health standards;
• Trusts that he Economic and Social council will
address this issue accordingly
• Invites the World Bank and the International
Monetary Fund to work on this problem;
• Encourages the use of non-governmental
organizations in solving this problem

13. Examples of words in operative
clauses
• Decides
• Declares
• Directs
• Encourages
• Recommends
• Reminds
• Requests
• Suggests
• Supports

14. Sample Resolution
• The General Assembly,
• Recognizing that China s a permanent member of
the security council,
• Taking into account that China has threatened
war with Tawan
• Urges the Nations of the world to consider
sanctions against China;
• Condems China usng live ammunition in its
military exercises

15. How to Write a Resolution
DOS AND DON’TS OF RESOLUTION
WRITING

16. DO:
• Write the correct names of the country and
committee that you are in
• Use many different sources to support your point
• Looka tht he problem from different ponts of
view
• Present realistic solutions in your resolution
• Represent your country and its actual foreign
policy

17. DON’T
• Use inappropriate abbreviations
• Don’t use I when referring to yourself; say
“we” or “the department of _”
• Don’t make a resolution very long, but be
specific when giving solutions

18. What is Diplomacy?
• Conduct by government officials of
negotiations and other relations between
nations
• The art or science of conducting such
negotiations
• Skill in managing negotiations, handling
people etc., so that there is little or no ill will;
tact: seating one’s dinner guest often calls for
considerable diplomacy.

19. Why is Diplomacy Important?
• It is important because: demonstrating
courtesy is essential
• Resolutions often address sensitive topics
• Diplomacy can help you achiee what you
want.

20. Additional Resources are linked
below:
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