kb/choosing-topic-resolution.md

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-This is a tricky thing.
-You've already picked a country, and so you have to choose a topic to write your resolution on.
-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.
-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.
-Try to come up with a unique way to solve the problems at hand.
-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"?
-It's a topic that is common and prevalant, but not a lot of people know the intricate details of.
-Like the American healthcare system, or the ICAO.
-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.
-Choose a relevant topic.
-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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-- Accepts
-- Adopts
-- Agrees
-- Appeals
-- Approves
-- Authorizes
-- Calls upon
-- Commends
-- Considers
-- Decides
-- Declares
-- Determines
-- Directs
-- Emphasizes
-- Encourages
-- Endorses
-- Expresses appreciation
-- Expresses hope
-- Invites
-- Notes
-- Notes with approval
-- Notes with concern
-- Notes with satisfaction
-- Proclaims
-- Reaffirms
-- Recommends
-- Reminds
-- Repeals
-- Requests
-- Resolves
-- Suggests
-- Supports
-- Takes note
-- Urges

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-- Acknowledging
-- Affirming
-- Appreciating
-- Approving
-- Aware
-- Bearing in mind
-- Believing
-- Commending
-- Concerned
-- Conscious
-- Considering
-- Convinced
-- Desiring
-- Emphasizing
-- Expecting
-- Expressing
-- Fully aware
-- Guided by
-- Having adopted
-- Having considered
-- Having noted
-- Having reviewed
-- Mindful
-- Noting
-- Noting with approval
-- Noting with concern
-- Noting with satisfaction
-- Observing
-- Realising
-- Recalling
-- Recognizing
-- Seeking
-- Taking into consideration
-- Underlining
-- Welcoming
-- Whereas

kb/writing-resolution.md

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-*Note: This guide assumes you've already choosen a topic; if not, see [Choosing a resolution topic](./choosing-topic-resolution.md).*
+This is a test
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-The General Assembly, the largest law-making body of the UN, expresses its intentions and actions as a *resolution*.
-In this article, we'll learn how to write one.
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-A resolution is composed of two parts: the *preambulatory* (or preambular) and *operative* clauses.
-Preambulatory clauses provide background on why your resolution is needed, the problem it addresses, and sets the tone for the operative clauses.
-Operative clauses are the items of action; they are directives that countries agree to.
-(Only the Security Council has the power of passing *mandatory* directives.)
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-As an example, let's assume we're writing a resolution that condemns kicking puppies. (I would hope that you'd agree with the premise; if not -- that's an interesting opinion.) There was a recent puppy kicking event in the country of `Madeupia`, so let's note that:
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-> Noting with concern the International Puppy Kicking Event held in `Madeupia` on 22 September 2024, where various kinds of dogs were subject to unconsionable acts of depravity and abuse;
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-This is a good example of a preambulatory clause -- it states background for the operative clauses. If someone asked you if people actually kick dogs, this is your response. It demonstrates the necessity of the resolution.
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-There also might be past resulutions about animal abuse or dogs, so it might be prudent to mention those, too:
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-> Affirming resolution UNEP/5/1, which specifically emphasizes the value of animals and the contributions their welfare makes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals,
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-You essentially want to create many of these preambulatory clauses to paint a vivid picture of the need of your resolution. If you want to see more verbs to go in front of your preambulatory clauses, check out the [preambulatory verbs reference](./preambular-verbs.md).
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-Once you're done writing your preambulatory clauses, you write:
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-> The General Assembly hereby:
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-You do **NOT** write:
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-> The Delegation of (your country here) hereby:
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-because the resolution is adopted by the Assembly. That's why there's a vote and stuff -- if a country wants to express a feeling it feels by itself, it can submit a Communique to the UN instead.
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-Now it's time to talk about operative clauses.
-These clauses are where the actual works gets done.
-I think a good first move is the condemn the country of `Madeupia` for their puppy kicking event:
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-> Condemns, in the strongest terms, the affront to animal welfare perpetuated by the State of Madeupia;
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-Here are some other forms of clauses you might want to consider:
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-> Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on "Animal Welfare as it pertains to the advancement of the SDGs";
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-> Expresses support of the Totally Real Animal Anti-Violence Directorate of the United Nations and their actions in response to this issue;
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-> Recognizes the positive contribution of various Member States towards the resolution of this issue, including the Republic of Dog Lovers;
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-Do note -- when you're ending your resolution, your final clause ends with a period.
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-> Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution including recommendations for future action at the next session of the General Assembly.
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-For a full list of operative verbs, see the [operative verbs reference](./operative-verbs.md).
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-One final note: if you use a comma in any of your clauses, all of the clauses (except the last one) have to end in a semicolon.
-This is because of the rules of Standard English.
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-## Some other resources for resolution writing
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-- [The UN's Model UN resources](https://www.un.org/en/model-united-nations/drafting-resolutions)
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-The UN does say some different things in this article -- it talks about L-documents and agreement annotations and soliciting agreement from other delegations beforehand.
-That's not relevant to our conference, but it is still a good resource.
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-For an example of a finished resolution that is somewhat up to format, see the heading "Compilation Text as of 21 October 2016 (Rev. 3) The General Assembly".