EDUMUN 2015 Resolution Writing

Learning Targets 1.What a resolution is 2.How to use it in committee 3.How to write and format it

Seminar Overview 1.Introduction 2.Contents 3.The Resolution in Session 4.Conventions 5.Practice Be Sure to: Take notes Ask questions at the ends of slides or during activities

Introduction United Nations International diplomatic body To promote peace and development Parliamentary Procedure Flow of Debate Rules Governing Speeches Rules Governing Resolutions Rules Governing Voting Resolution Writing Formal Declaratory

Resolutions Purpose of a resolution Stages of a resolution Delegate Handbooks Specific rules - depend on conference Great resource Succeeding in Debate Knowledge of topic and rules Speaking Working with peers Writing a working paper

Contents Heading Concise and descriptive title Include stage of progression Sponsors and Signatories Preambulatory Clauses Part one Past action Relevant information Operative Clauses Part two Actions to be taken Similar amount as that of preambulatory clauses

The Resolution in Session Reach and Power Committee-dependent Example Evolution of the Resolution Growth in scope Fluff Responding to Questions Advice Avoid the Following: Writing a resolution beforehand Introducing it at the wrong time Overextending a committee's power

When to Introduce a Working Paper Consult handbook or dais during unmoderated caucus Gain support beforehand Amendments Can motion Friendly Non-friendly Dividing the Question Vote clause-by-clause Almost always dilatory

Conventions Grammar Important for sake of decorum Style Formal - no colloquialisms Precise Active voice where possible Format Follows general structure of UN resolutions Varies by conference

Resolution Format Conference Independent Body begins with italicized committee name, ends with period Opening phrases italicized Preambulatory clauses followed by commas Operative Clauses numbered, followed by semicolons Conference Dependent Font, margins, spacing Indentation Organization of sponsor/signatory section

Activities Activity 1: Resolution Writing Practice Activity II: Resolution Mad Libs Time: (minutes) Activity Steps Vote on activity Form teams Write! We will go through both activities if there is time.

Reflection 1.What a resolution is 2.How to use it in committee 3.How to write and format it

Questions?

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