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title: "Choosing a resolution topic"
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This is a tricky thing.
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You've already picked a country, and so you have to choose a topic to write your resolution on.
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Here are some things to keep in mind as you're choosing a topic.
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1. Choose a *worldwide* topic.
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Unless you're requesting immediate aid in the wake of a disaster, personalized solutions (ie. solutions only applicable to one country) are not the point of the UN.
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Make the solutions enumerated in your resolution applicable to other countries, too.
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2. Choose a *memorable* topic.
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Don't do a resolution about drilling wells in Africa for water, because that's been done to death.
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Try to come up with a unique way to solve the problems at hand.
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One of the components which your resolutions will be scored on is originality, so keep that in mind.
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3. Choose a topic with an asymmetrical *information advantage*.
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What is a topic with an "asymmetrical information advantage"?
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It's a topic that is common and prevalant, but not a lot of people know the intricate details of.
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Like the American healthcare system, or the ICAO.
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This is less important than the other ones, but is still something to consider -- choose a topic with an information advantage and it makes it easier during debate.
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4. Choose an *important* topic.
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This is the most important one.
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Choose a relevant topic.
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If you're country's in the news recently, look there for inspiration.
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Got a good idea? Great. Now it's time to [write your resolution](./writing-resolution.md).
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