Writing+a+resolution

WRITING A RESOLUTION

Writing a Resolution (According to THIMUN INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE)

A resolution consists of a long sentence divided into clauses. It must be typed according to the official format with each line numbered. It is divided into two parts: preambulatory and operative clauses. Preambulatory Clauses Operative Clauses A resolution should stimulate negotiation and compromise for the greater good and rarely be condemnatory in nature to avoid alienation and to promote peaceful solutions to world problems.
 * refer to background information, arguments, justifications and aims of the action
 * begin with a present or past participle (Acknowledging/ Alarmed by)
 * are separated by commas
 * are numbered
 * say which kind of action you want to take (Attention: each operative clause must contain only one clear statement!)
 * are arranged in logical order
 * begin with a verb in 3rd person singular of the Present Tense (Proposes/Hopes)
 * are separated by semicolons

Format of a Resolution >> FORUM: name of the forum (e.g. Environment Commission) >> QUESTION OF: the issue which the resolution deals with (e.g. "Sustainable Energy Use") >> SUBMITTER: one main submitter (the country which presents the resolution) >> CO-SUBMITTERS: the countries which helped to draft and signed the resolution Preambulatory Phrases Acknowledging / Expecting / Noting with appreciation Affirming / Expressing it’s appreciation / Noting with approval Alarmed by / Expressing it’s satisfaction / Noting with deep concern Approving / Fulfilling / Noting with regret Aware of / Fully alarmed / Noting with satisfaction Believing / Fully aware / Observing Bearing in mind / Fully believing / Pointing out Confident / Further deploring / Reaffirming Congratulating / Further recalling / Realizing Contemplating / Guided by / Recalling Convinced / Having adopted / Recognizing Declaring / Having considered / Referring Deeply concerned / Having considered further / Reminding Deeply conscious / Having devoted attention / Seeking Deeply convinced / Having examined / Taking into account Deeply disturbed / Having heard / Taking into consideration Deeply regretting / Having received / Taking note Deploring / Having studied / Viewing with appreciation Desiring / Keeping in mind / Welcoming Emphasizing / Noting further
 * The following headings must appear on each page:
 * The pages must be numbered.
 * The introductory word or phrase of each clause is underlined.
 * There is a line-space between each clause.
 * The lines of the text are numbered.
 * Each operative clause is numbered.
 * Sub-clauses are lettered: a), b), c).
 * Sub-sub-clauses are numbered: I), II), III).
 * Operative clauses and sub-caluses are indented (by using the tab settings not the space-bar!)
 * Acronyms and abbreviations are written out in full the first time they are used.

Operative Phrases Accepts / Encourages / Recommends Affirms / Endorses / Regrets Approves / Expresses it’s appreciation / Requests Asks / Expresses it’s hope / Resolves Authorizes / Further invites / Resolves Calls for / Further proclaims / Strongly affirms Calls upon / Further recommends / Strongly condemns Condemns / Further requests / Strongly urges Congratulates / Further resolves / Suggests Confirms / Hopes / Supports Declares accordingly / Invites / Trusts Deplores / Proclaims / Transmits Designates / Proposes / Urges

Sample Resolution FORUM: Environment Commission QUESTION: Need for Continued and Coordinated Research into the Ozone Layer SUBMITTED BY: THE ENVIRONMENT COMMMISSION,

(1) Alarmed by the growing depletion of the ozone layer over the Arctic and Antarctic Regions, (2) Deeply concerned by the effects of ozone depletion such as the increase in ultraviolet radiation which causes (3) cancer, disrupts food chains on land and in the sea, damages forests and causes air pollution and climate change, (4) Emphasizing that the cause of these effects is the utilization of chlorofluorocarbons, nitrous oxides and other chemicals, (5) Realizing that only rapid international action will prevent the earth from ultimate catastrophe, (6) **1.** Urges the formation of: (7) a) national and independent ozone layer research groups, consisting of one representative or each (8) research programme currently in progress within each nation, along with chosen specialists in (9) jurisprudence and journalism, and (10) b) an international research group under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), (11) consisting of one delegate from each national and independent research group, as well as of international (12) lawyers and journalists; (13) **2.** Encourages all groups to: (14) a) publish data on the nationwide production and consumption of the aforementioned chemicals, as well as (15) the import and export of these substances, (16) b) ensure that the goals set by the Helsinki Accord and the Montreal Protocol concerning the production and (17) use of ozone-depleting chemicals be ratified by the year 1992; (18) **3.** Suggests that all governments consider imposing taxes on the production of all ozone-depleting chemicals as a (19) means of funding further research; (20) **4.** Authorizes the international groups to: (21) a) publish reports for the United Nations and the press including exact figures from the results of national research (22) and progress, (23) b) devise an international insignia marking all products deemed destructive of the ozone, (24) c) coordinate the investigation schedules of the national groups and organize frequent exchange of results; (25) **5.** Requests that the UNEP divide the above-mentioned information into three categories: (26) a) information concerning the rate of depletion of the ozone layer and the affected geographical areas, (27) b) information concerning ways to limit the depletion of the ozone layer, (28) c) information concerning materials whose use should be altered or which should be replaced in order (29) to lessen the potential damage to the ozone layer; (30) **6.** Asks all nations to use published materials from the UNEP to review and revise, where need be, their own national laws on the production (31) and use of ozone-depleting substances; (32) **7.** Proclaims that the international group under the auspices of UNEP meet twice a year to examine the rapid influx (33) of information and research developments so that the financial burden will be laid mainly on the individual nations (34) and not on the United Nations; (35) **8.** Suggests renewed effort in increasing public awareness through the use of the media and the published findings (36) of the afore mentioned groups; (37) **9.** Seeks the immediate progress towards these goals in order to preserve this globe and its future inhabitants.

**(//from GEMUN website//)**