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AMUN Rules and Procedures 2018 Document Format and Style
- All preambular and operative phrases are italicized.
- The first word of all clauses, sub-clauses and sub-sub-clauses is capitalized. In a clause with a two-word introductory phrase (e.g., Further noting) both words are italicized, but only the first is capitalized.
- All preambular clauses begin with an “ing” form verb (e.g., Acknowledging, Recalling), or other appropriate phrase (e.g., Alarmed by).
- All operative clauses begin with a verb that demonstrates action (e.g., Requests, Calls upon).
- All words should be spelled according to standard American usage, except in formal program or organization names or titles (e.g., World Food Programme).
- Acronyms and initialisms are appropriate in resolutions, except when referring to the United Nations and its principal organs (e.g., the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council), which should always be spelled out in full.
- Acronyms and initialisms are written out in full the first time they are used within a resolution, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses (e.g., African Development Bank (ADB)).
- Full dates should always be used, including in reference to resolutions (e.g., 9 October 1977 or resolution 61/171 of 19 December 2006).
- In Security Council resolutions, the year the resolution was passed should be in parentheses along with the full date (e.g., resolution 1757 (2007) of 30 May 2007).
- When referencing a resolution, use the short resolution number instead of the full document symbol (e.g., resolution 61/171 instead of resolution A/Res/61/171).
- Whole numbers under 10 are written out, except in fractions, in lists or comparisons, in percentages, vote counts, ratios, etc.
- Numbers between 10 and 999,999 should be written in figures, except at the beginning of a clause/sentence.
- Millions, billions and trillions, are written as follows: 1 million, 4.3 billion, etc.
- Isolated references to weights and measurements are spelled out (e.g., ten kilometers).
- Generally, do not use a comma before the final element of a list.
- Lists of sponsors and/or authors are not required in the final version of documents. Once passed, they become the work and property of the whole body.
- All preambular and operative phrases are italicized.
- The first word of all clauses, sub-clauses and sub-sub-clauses is capitalized. In a clause with a two-word introductory phrase (e.g., Further noting) both words are italicized, but only the first is capitalized.
- All preambular clauses begin with an “ing” form verb (e.g., Acknowledging, Recalling), or other appropriate phrase (e.g., Alarmed by).
- All operative clauses begin with a verb that demonstrates action (e.g., Requests, Calls upon).
- All words should be spelled according to standard American usage, except in formal program or organization names or titles (e.g., World Food Programme).
- Acronyms and initialisms are appropriate in resolutions, except when referring to the United Nations and its principal organs (e.g., the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council), which should always be spelled out in full.
- Acronyms and initialisms are written out in full the first time they are used within a resolution, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses (e.g., African Development Bank (ADB)).
- Full dates should always be used, including in reference to resolutions (e.g., 9 October 1977 or resolution 61/171 of 19 December 2006).
- In Security Council resolutions, the year the resolution was passed should be in parentheses along with the full date (e.g., resolution 1757 (2007) of 30 May 2007).
- When referencing a resolution, use the short resolution number instead of the full document symbol (e.g., resolution 61/171 instead of resolution A/Res/61/171).
- Whole numbers under 10 are written out, except in fractions, in lists or comparisons, in percentages, vote counts, ratios, etc.
- Numbers between 10 and 999,999 should be written in figures, except at the beginning of a clause/sentence.
- Millions, billions and trillions, are written as follows: 1 million, 4.3 billion, etc.
- Isolated references to weights and measurements are spelled out (e.g., ten kilometers).
- Generally, do not use a comma before the final element of a list.
- Lists of sponsors and/or authors are not required in the final version of documents. Once passed, they become the work and property of the whole body.