The essay must be two pages in length (one-inch margins/double spaced/Times New Roman, 12-point font). This means two full pages of text. There is no penalty if the essay is slightly over two pages, but there will be a penalty if the essay is close to three pages long, or if it is not close to two pages. Students are required to write an essay that will assess comprehension of the material (topic) and other learning objectives.
- Did you remember to include a title page, references and a bibliography of all cited sources (a minimum of two sources, examples include the textbook, a journal article, a newspaper article, or another book)
- Quality of argument: how well you articulate your argument, and how well you address the essay topic.
- Clarity of argument: meaning good sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar. The easier it is to read and comprehend what you are writing, the higher your chances for a better mark