Format
Heading: Informs the committee and topic, main and co-submitters.
Pre-ambulatory clauses: They state the reason for which the topic is being addressed and highlights past action taken. Each clause beings with a present participle (see list) and ends with a comma. It may include references to the UN Charter, past resolutions, statements made, recognition of efforts made and other generalities.
Each preamble begins with a preambulatory phrase. The clause must meet the following criteria:
1. The preambulatory phrase must be italicized.
2. The first word of the clause must be capitalized.
3. Preambles are not numbered.
4. Each preamble ends with a comma.
5. Skip a line between each clause.
6. Indent all lines of each clause after the first line.
7. Preambles cannot have sub-clauses.
Operative Clauses: They state actions that the submitters believe should be taken to resolve the issue. Each clause begins with a verb (see list) and ends with a semicolon. The information must be organised in a logical sequence with each point numbered and containing a single idea or proposal. If further explanation or clarification is required, subclauses with Roman numerals or letter can be used. After the last clauses the resolution ends in either a semicolon or a period. A semicolon indicates that the delegation is open to suggestions or contributions while a period does not.
Each operative clause begins with an operative phrase. The clause must meet the following criteria:
1. The operative phrase must be underlined.
2. The first word of the clause must be capitalized.
3. Operative phrases are numbered.
4. Each operative clause ends with a semi-colon.
5. The last operative clause ends with a period.
6. Skip a line between each clause.
7. Indent all lines of each clause after the first line.
8. Operative clauses may have sub-clauses. Sub-clauses should be indented.
Heading: Informs the committee and topic, main and co-submitters.
Pre-ambulatory clauses: They state the reason for which the topic is being addressed and highlights past action taken. Each clause beings with a present participle (see list) and ends with a comma. It may include references to the UN Charter, past resolutions, statements made, recognition of efforts made and other generalities.
Each preamble begins with a preambulatory phrase. The clause must meet the following criteria:
1. The preambulatory phrase must be italicized.
2. The first word of the clause must be capitalized.
3. Preambles are not numbered.
4. Each preamble ends with a comma.
5. Skip a line between each clause.
6. Indent all lines of each clause after the first line.
7. Preambles cannot have sub-clauses.
Operative Clauses: They state actions that the submitters believe should be taken to resolve the issue. Each clause begins with a verb (see list) and ends with a semicolon. The information must be organised in a logical sequence with each point numbered and containing a single idea or proposal. If further explanation or clarification is required, subclauses with Roman numerals or letter can be used. After the last clauses the resolution ends in either a semicolon or a period. A semicolon indicates that the delegation is open to suggestions or contributions while a period does not.
Each operative clause begins with an operative phrase. The clause must meet the following criteria:
1. The operative phrase must be underlined.
2. The first word of the clause must be capitalized.
3. Operative phrases are numbered.
4. Each operative clause ends with a semi-colon.
5. The last operative clause ends with a period.
6. Skip a line between each clause.
7. Indent all lines of each clause after the first line.
8. Operative clauses may have sub-clauses. Sub-clauses should be indented.
