第六届深圳市中学生模拟联合国英语大赛之如何书写决议草案？.docx

第六届深圳市中学生模拟联合国英语大赛之如何书写决议草案？HOW TO WRITE A DRAFT RESOLUTION？如何书写决议草案？I/ What Is A Resolution?Before an MUN Conference, you write one or two draft resolutions. The issues of the resolutions can be found in the agenda of the conference. With a draft resolution in your hand, you will participate actively during the debates.A resolution is initially a formal statement of a proposalto a UN Council, Committee or Commission. It consists of one long, but coherent, sentence divided into clauses and sub-clauses. A resolution should not represent the position of one country but rather of a majority of the UN member states.II/ How to Write A Resolution?The language of a UN resolution is very formal, diplomatic and somewhat legalistic. In order to help you, please read the 4 following questions:A/ what is the preamble?The preamble is the introduction of the resolution. It contains the background and the argumentation to the issue you have chosen.B/ How to write the preambulatory clauses(序言性条款)?You will write your references to former UN resolutions, ratified conventions, and/or declarations. You will provide official figures, the most recent ones possible, to illustrate the issue.You will congratulate countries and/or organizations (i.e. UN organizations, NGOs) which have worked on the issue.You will emphasize the difficulties that have been encountered in the pastYou will need to begin the perambulatory clauses with a present or a past participle or an adjective. See the following list:PREAMBULATORY PHRASESAcknowledgingAffirmingAlarmed byApprovingAware ofBelievingBearing in mindConfidentCongratulatingConvincedDeclaringDeeply concernedDeeply consciousDeeply disturbedDeeply regrettingDeploringDesiring EmphasizingExpectingExpressing its appreciation Expressing its satisfaction FulfillingFully alarmedFully awareFully believingFurther deploringFurther recallingGuided byHaving adoptedHaving consideredHaving devoted attention Having examinedHaving receivedHaving studiedKeeping in mindNoting furtherNoting with appreciation Noting with approvalNoting with deep concern Noting with regretNoting with satisfaction ObservingPointing outReaffirmingRealizingRecallingRecognizingReferringRemindingSeekingTaking into accountTaking into consideration Viewing with appreciation WelcomingC/ What are the operative clauses（行动性条款）?The operative clauses contain the policy statements of the body making the resolution. The clauses should be clear and unambiguous. They present by order of importance what the UN should do or what attitude it should adopt.D/ How to write the operative clauses?This question is the most difficult one. You must ensure that your proposals are actually workable and that they fully reflect the existing policies of the country or agency that you represent.You encourage, and/or invite countries to sign/ratify a convention/declaration.You may propose, welcome or deplore all new situations.You may support, congratulate or refuse new proposals. You may confirm, regret what it is already existing. You have to begin the operative clauses with verbs in the third person singular of the Present Tense. See the following list.OPERATIVE PHRASESAcceptsAffirmsApprovesAsksAuthorizesCalls forCalls uponCongratulatesConfirmsDeclares accordinglyDeploresDesignatesEncouragesEndorsesExpresses its satisfaction Expresses its hopeFurther recommendsHopesInvitesProclaimsProposesRecommendsRegretsRequestsResolvesSeeksStrongly affirmsStrongly urgesSuggestsSupportsTrustsTransmitsUrges Rather than just borrowing/copying clauses from UN resolutions or resolutions from previous conferences, you will be in a much better position to defend and debate during the conference if you write your own resolution from scratch.III/ How To Present A Resolution?The heading, which appears on each page, must state specific information:FORUM: you write down the forum you belong to.QUESTION OF: you copy the issue of the resolution.SUBMITTED BY: you write down the name of your delegation country or organization.The opening verb of each clause is underlined.There is a line-space between each clause.The lines of the resolution are NOT numbered.Each operative clause IS numbered.The sub-clauses begin with a), b), c), etc.; sub-sub-clauses begin with i), ii), iii), etc.Acronyms and abbreviation are written out in full the first time they are used.Each preambulatory clause is followed by a comma.Each operative clause is followed by a semicolon.There is only one full stop, that is, at the END of the resolution.Do make sure that you not only take a number of hard copies of your draft resolution but also an electronic version (e.g. USB, flashdisk, iPod, etc.)You should have enough copies to distribute to other members of his forum during the lobbying process.A SAMPLE RESOLUTIONFORUM: GENERAL ASSEMBLYQUESTION OF: Peace, security and reunification on the Korean peninsulaSUBMITTED BY: _The General Assembly,Recallingits resolution 55/11 of 31 October 2000, in which it welcomed and supported the inter-Korean summit and the joint declaration adopted on 15 June 2000 by the two leaders of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea,Reaffirmingthe purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations regarding the maintenance of international peace and security,Convincedthat inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation are essential for consolidating peace and security on the Korean peninsula and also contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond, inconformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter,Recognizingthat the summit held in Pyongyang from 2 to 4 October 2007 between the two leaders and their Declaration on the Advancement of North-South Korean Relations, Peace and Prosperity represent a major milestone in improving inter-Korean relations,Recallingthe statements welcoming the inter-Korean summit made on 1 October 2007 by the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly, and recalling also the statement welcoming the adoption of the Declaration made on 4 October 2007 by the Secretary-General,1.Welcomes and supportsthe inter-Korean summit held from 2 to 4 October 2007 and the Declaration on the Advancement of North-South Korean Relations, Peace and Prosperity adopted on 4 October 2007 by the two leaders of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea;2.Encouragesthe Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea to implement the Declaration fully and in good faith, thereby consolidating peace on the Korean peninsula and laying a solid foundation for peaceful reunification;3.InvitesMember States to continue to support and assist, as appropriate, the process of inter-Korean dialogue, reconciliation and reunification so that it may contribute to peace and security not only on the Korean peninsula but also in north-east Asia and the world as a whole.