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+title: "Choosing a resolution topic"
+---
+
+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.
+
+1. Choose a *worldwide* topic.
+
+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.
+
+2. Choose a *memorable* topic.
+
+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.
+
+3. Choose a topic with an asymmetrical *information advantage*.
+
+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.
+
+4. Choose an *important* topic.
+
+This is the most important one.
+Choose a relevant topic.
+If you're country's in the news recently, look there for inspiration.
+
+Got a good idea? Great. Now it's time to [write your resolution](./writing-resolution.md).

kb/operative-verbs.md

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+title: "Operative verbs reference"
+---
+
+- 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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+title: "Preambular verbs reference"
+---
+ 
+- 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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 title: "Writing a Resolution"
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-This is a test
+*Note: This guide assumes you've already choosen a topic; if not, see [Choosing a resolution topic](./choosing-topic-resolution.md).*
+
+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.
+
+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.)
+
+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:
+
+> 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;
+
+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.
+
+There also might be past resulutions about animal abuse or dogs, so it might be prudent to mention those, too:
+
+> Affirming resolution UNEP/5/1, which specifically emphasizes the value of animals and the contributions their welfare makes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals,
+
+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).
+
+Once you're done writing your preambulatory clauses, you write:
+
+> The General Assembly hereby:
+
+You do **NOT** write:
+
+> The Delegation of (your country here) hereby:
+
+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.
+
+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:
+
+> Condemns, in the strongest terms, the affront to animal welfare perpetuated by the State of Madeupia;
+
+Here are some other forms of clauses you might want to consider:
+
+> Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on "Animal Welfare as it pertains to the advancement of the SDGs";
+> 
+> Expresses support of the Totally Real Animal Anti-Violence Directorate of the United Nations and their actions in response to this issue;
+>
+> Recognizes the positive contribution of various Member States towards the resolution of this issue, including the Republic of Dog Lovers;
+
+Do note -- when you're ending your resolution, your final clause ends with a period.
+
+> 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.
+
+For a full list of operative verbs, see the [operative verbs reference](./operative-verbs.md).
+
+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.
+
+## Some other resources for resolution writing
+
+- [The UN's Model UN resources](https://www.un.org/en/model-united-nations/drafting-resolutions)
+
+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.
+
+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".