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International Trade Law Fundamentals - Research Paper Sources Assignment

Assignment -

1. Identify at least 1 primary source that is relevant to your Research Paper Topic. Read, name & properly cite that source.

2. Identify at least 5 academic sources (specific articles) relevant to your Research Paper Topic. Read, name & properly cite each of the five sources.

3. Hand in your assignment at the beginning of class on _____________________________.

Source Selection -

Finding and assessing relevant scholarly sources is an important step in your research. Scholarly or academic sources are peer reviewed essays and reports by experts in their field. These are the sources you will use to build your knowledge and position in your Research Paper. You are welcome to use additional sources, but for this task, you are required to provide at least 5 academic sources and 1 primary source. You will locate, read, summarize and cite your sources.

Research Paper -

Research Paper Goal: To prepare yourself to handle challenging questions. Research papers provide the opportunity for you to go from knowing relatively little about a topic, to developing a level of expertise. You learn to evaluate the credibility and reliability of information sources, frame and reframe your thoughts on the topic, and use logic to communicate your findings. The process develops your ability to think critically, which is an asset in every field of work.

How to Get Started:

a) Choose an area of International Trade Law that interests you (or see attached 'Topic Ideas');

b) Get a framework of the current academic debates/issues in your chosen area by reading:

i. Academic journals;

ii. Credible current events resources; and

iii. Recent reference books.

c) Narrow down your topic and choose an area to focus on; and

Elements of a Research Paper:

a) Draft an outline for your paper;

b) Start with a central argument;

c) Support that argument with evidence from your sources;

d) Identify and address any challenges to your argument;

e) Develop a clear, cohesive argument using effective language; and

f) Use proper grammar (free resource: Douglas College Peer Tutors to peer review your paper).

Research Paper Topics -

All topics must be approved by the Instructor. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Research Paper Topic Ideas:

1. The G20 Summit is an Effective (or ineffective) forum for global trade issues

2. Why isn't there a Canada/India Free Trade Agreement?

3. China's Race to be an Economic Superpower - Potential Global Trade Impacts?

4. Is Canada Ready for a Free Trade Agreement with China?

5. International Trade Law - An Appropriate (or inappropriate) forum for Environmental Protection

6. How to Change International Trade Laws to Better Protect the Environment

7. Is Climate Change an International Trade Law Issue?

8. How International Trade Law Impacts Climate Change

9. The ICC (International Criminal Court) is Ineffective (agree or disagree)

10. The EU Lacks Stability (agree or disagree)

11. The Global Impact (or lack of impact) of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)

12. The Current Appellate Panel of the WTO is threatened by the USA - explain and debate

13. Create a strategic trade alliance plan for the UK, in the wake of BREXIT (explain your strategy)

14. Why Trade Wars are Effective (or Ineffective)

15. Cryptocurrencies Will (or Will Not) Have a Lasting Impact of International Trade

16. The Global Impact (positive and negative) of Supporting Emerging Markets

17. The WTO is (or is not) an Effective Dispute Resolution Mechanism for International Trade

18. Strategies to Modernize the International Transportation of Goods Industry

19. Current Challenges to International Trade by Way of the Carriage of Goods by Sea

20. Trade Law Sanctions are (or are not) an Alternative to War

21. Trade Law Issues are Ethical Issues (agree or disagree)

22. The Impact of the International Monetary Fund on International Trade

23. International Trade Laws Impact 'Standard of Living' Measures (agree or disagree; explain)

24. Digitalization Erodes (or Builds) the Distinction Between Public and Private International Law

25. Global Business Ethics - International Trade Influences Child Labour Laws

26. International Trade Law is an Effective Method of Social Change (agree/disagree; use examples)

27. Diplomacy is a Primary Element of International Trade Law (agree/disagree; use examples)

28. International Trade Law Positively Impacts Global Poverty (agree/disagree; use examples)

29. Let's Rethink Global Intellectual Property Protection (why, how, what do you propose?)

30. The WTO is Outdated (agree or disagree; explain)

31. Trade Wars: The Rise of Protectionism and Fall of Cooperation

32. Mercosur- challenges and solutions?

33. OR you may choose your own International Trade Law topic (to get approval, submit your topic in writing to your instructor).

SAMPLE OUTLINE:

Topic: For the Purposes of International Trade, Bilateral Agreements are Becoming More Significant than Multilateral Agreements.

Outline:

1. Introduction:

a. define bilateral and multilateral agreements

b. disagree with the statement that Bilateral Agreements are Becoming more Significant than Multilateral Agreements, due to continuing significance of 3 multilateral agreements (EU, USMCA & Mercosur)

2. European Union -

a. significant Multilateral Agreement to the member nations regarding:

i. trading partners,

ii. development, and

iii. prosperity;

b. example: uncertainty of Brexit impacts UK more than EU

3. USMCA-

a. trilateral agreement with two developed and one developing nation and each plays a significant role in balancing out the trade between the other two;

b. prosperity of Mexico and Canada would each be less if NAFTA had been replaced by two bilateral agreements (Canada/US; Mexico/US)

4. Mercosur-

a. South American trade bloc efforts add to economic security during a period of political instability...

5. Conclusion:

a. Bilateral and Multilateral agreements have different purposes.

b. Bilateral Agreements do not erode the purpose or growth of Multilateral agreements.

Attachment:- Research Paper Sources Assignment Files.rar