Is U.S. Refusal to Join the International Criminal Court Wise? and the paper position is yes. yes the U.S refusal to join the international court is wise.

Project description
The objective of the debate is not only an intellectual exchange of ideas, but also an exercise to apply your skills to persuade the audience. In this regard, you are requested to play the role of a passionate interlocutor of the premises and ideas you have been requested to support and defend them against criticisms.

During the debate and following role-playing studies in psychology, you are expected to play three different roles simultaneously: stater (explain your position), prover (bring up relevant research to back up your statements) and attacker (react and rebuke the arguments of your opponent).

The sequence of the debate is the following:
a) Opening arguments. Be precise and back up your arguments (3 minutes)
b) Opponents opening arguments (3 minutes)
c) Rebuke your opponents argument (2 minutes).
d) Response from your opponent (2 minutes)
e) Open floor
f) Closing arguments
g) Very Important: The debaters are not allowed reading during the debate.

Essay for the debate:
a) Read the assigned position in Taking Sides
b) Conduct research from at least four additional credible sources to strengthen your position.
c) Write your own essay expanding the main premises of your position by adding new case studies and data. Do not replicate the arguments provided in the textbook Taking Sides, go deeper and make stronger the argument; also prepare to counter argue possible weaknesses of you argument. Your essay must include references.
d) The essay should include the following sections: opening argument (one paragraph), development of the argument (90 per cent of essay) and conclusion.
The eessay should be at least 1500 words

The topic is: Is U.S. Refusal to Join the International Criminal Court Wise? and the paper position is yes. yes the U.S refusal to join the international court is wise.