The case commentary essay should be organized as follows:

Title Page

The cover page will reference the case you are writing on, the assignment name (i.e. "Case Commentary"), as well as the title of your essay

1. Introduction

The introduction should briefly introduce the case and topic. One well-written paragraph should establish how you will address the topic and position and generally set a professional tone while capturing the reader's interest. Include a clear argumentative thesis statement as a single sentence typically positioned at the end of the paragraph, as well as a statement setting out at least a couple arguments intended to make in support of your position/thesis. If space allows provide a concise roadmap of the paper; however, excessively summarizing the paper's contents reduces word count available for scholarly information elsewhere in the essay. 200 words

2. Body of Essay

The section should consist of several paragraphs (1-2 each per point you are addressing). Within those paragraphs one must identify, provide sufficient background information for, and succinctly summarize the issue(s) connected to the subject and case. However, these paragraphs must not simply be descriptive in nature. Rather, one's also expected to demonstrate their analysis and original thinking, arguing the position that have taken on the matter. To do that, one must lay out the logic and reasoning they are relying on, and utilize their own analytical skills in conveying their informed judgment after considering all sides of the issue. What argument or position does not matter, so long as you have demonstrated reasoning and analysis, and provided sufficient supporting evidence as to why you have come to the conclusion you have. 1500 words

3. Conclusion

The conclusion is a short and precise identification of what has been learned in relation to the subject/case. Synthesize key information from each section and conclude by demonstrating how your stated argumentative thesis has been proven via a concise breakdown of the supporting evidence you have expanded upon previously.

4. Works Cited

The works cited is a properly formatted alphabetical list of the publication details of any scholarly sources referred to in the essay. These would include books, journal articles, cases, legislation, news sources and more. Standard presentation information is required. You do not need to cite the course notes.

1. Discuss whether the exceptions the Supreme Court created to Canada's laws prohibiting child pornography are justified in R. v. Sharpe [2001] 1 SCR 45; (https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2001/2001scc2/2001scc2.html)