International Law is not an effective tool for the resolution of international dispute resolution and/or enforcement of international law
Step1: Draft an introduction to your essay in no more than 5 brief sentences stating first, what is the thesis of the essay; second, how is the essay organized, eg, part 1…, part 2…, etc; and third, this essay concludes that ….
Step 2: In either dot point or sentence form, OUTLINE your essay.
Step 3: Include a brief bibliography of sources for your essay.
A dot point Example (from an essay on mandatory sentencing).
This essay examines State practices in Australia regarding mandatory sentencing and argues that mandatory sentencing is/is not an effective tool for the enforcement of criminal law. Part I …. Part II …. Part III…. The essay concludes that …..
I. Defines mandatory sentencing
A. Sentencing for certain offences set by statute by the parliament
B. Judges have no discretion to vary the sentence
II. Mandatory sentencing in Australia
A. The Northern Territory Example
B. The WA example
III. The case for mandatory sentencing of drug traffickers
A. General Deterrence
B. Specific Deterrence
C. The efficiency argument (consistency of sentences)