International Criminal Court
INR 4075 Fall 2018
Fourth Guest Response Essay 5 points
Due: Saturday, November 10 Due: in CANVAS submission box
Answer all the questions from the prompt in an essay response (5 points). See below for further
instructions on format, style, and citations. The essay should be no less than 850 no more than
1000 words.
PROMPT: Building on the previous paper you did on ICC, comment on the history and
importance of the formation of ICC and the importance of it for the global protection of
human rights. What are some current issues being faced by the ICC, and how do they
compare to the types of problems faced since the signing of the Rome Statute
agreement? What is the approach of the ICC towards solving them in a multinational
setting? What is the current Administration of United States opinion of the ICC and
why? Is there a future for the ICC and how would one become involved in it?
Students should first view the guest’s live lecture presentation. After that, students should
write a response paper that summarizes the issue and why it is important. Students must
also include their own evidences, thoughts, and positions based on the information they
received. Students can agree or disagree with the presenter, as they choose.
Formatting Instructions
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a loss of points. All papers must be:
– Submitted in CANVAS by the due date and time
– Max 1000 words, inclusive of name, title, and citations
– No cover sheet, just your name and the title.
– 12 point Times font
– Properly double spaced
– 1 inch margins on all sides
Style Instructions
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a loss of points.
Make your answer in the form of an organized essay which includes:
Page 2 of 2
– A specific thesis statement that explains your argument and does not merely restate the
question
– Support your argument with examples from your book and at least 3 properly cited
external sources (source must be with .edu or .gov extension; Wikipedia not acceptable
as a source, nor any information from the source with .com extenssion).
– Keep direct quotes to a minimum. Instead paraphrase the text into your own words to
show you understand the concepts. But you can still refer to a source.
– Use proper citations
Citation Instructions
Failure to follow these instructions will result in a loss of points.
Make sure you use the following method for citations
– Use parenthetical citations, for example: (Edwards 2016, p. 257)
– Create a bibliography of the works used for the assignment in APA citation style.
Any remaining questions on formatting, style, or citations should be directed to the instructor
by email. I might not be able to respond to your email if you send it to me the night before the
essay is due, so ask your questions as early as possible.
Plagiarism, as defined by the student handbook, and in
any possible form, is unacceptable and will result with
the appropriate sanctions and penalties outlined in the
student handbook, as well as a score of 0 for the course.
So don’t do it!
