1. Introduction to Research

2. Research Process Rule Supporting evidence and evidence which explains your position  Cases  Persuasive authority Policy supporting your position

3. Persuasive Authority What is persuasive authority? Examples of persuasive authority:  Legislative History  Other International Arbitral Institutions  AAA  LCIA  Arbitral cases  From ICC  From other international arbitral institutional  Authors  Well known commentaries, Journal Articles

4. Helpful Resources Books  Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration, 5 th Edition, by Alan Redfern and Martin Hunter (2009)  Procedural Law in International Arbitration, by Petrochilos Georgios (2004)  Comparative International Commercial Arbitration, by Julian D.M. Lew (2003)  International Commercial Arbitration, Volume I & II, by Gary Born (2014)  International Commercial Arbitration Commentary and Materials, 2d Edition, Gary Born (2001)

5. Online Databases and Resources CISG Database  http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/ http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/ Case Law on UNCITRAL Texts (CLOUT)  http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/case_law.html http://www.uncitral.org/uncitral/en/case_law.html  Has decisions and awards from:  CISG (most helpful)  Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (1985)  New York Convention

6. Procedural Resources Books are best starting point  Born, Redfern & Hunter, Margret Moses Trans-Lex (hosted by University of Cologne)  http://www.trans-lex.org/principles/