(GA, GA Subcommittees, BLOCs, Security Council)

*Resolutions are written at conference, but it is encouraged for delegates to practice writing resolutions prior to conference so they are comfortable with the process. Each resolution is a single sentence, each with different sections separated by semicolons and commas. The language of the document will greatly influence its appeal. Wording should be clear and concise; every clause should have a purpose. Three parts comprise the resolution: the heading, the preamble, and the operative clauses.

Heading
The heading identifies the committee, the resolution topic, the sponsoring nation(s), and the committee of the UN the delegation is addressing.

Preamble
The preamble explains the purposes of the resolution. The perambulatory clauses begin with present participles and often refer to past resolution precedents and authorizations in the UN Charter for actions. The preamble is not to detail policy actions, but rather state precedence and justification.

Operative Clauses
These form the policy portion of the resolution. Each of these clauses starts with a verb (in the third person singular) and taken as a whole, deals thoroughly with one idea arranged in logical progression. Each clause should not be a collection of unrelated thoughts or statements on a broad topic, but should focus on one aspect of the problem.