Page limit: 12 page paper double-spaced (not including bibliography, tables and charts, etc.).
This means a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 10 pages.
Style: All references and quotations should be referenced using both in-text and bibliographic
citation (a list of references at the end) using APA or Chicago style.
Sources: You must use at least 3 sources in addition to any relevant class readings. Newspaper
articles can be used but will not be counted towards the 3 additional sources. What are
appropriate sources? Sources with credentials—articles from academic journals and books from
respected publishers. If in doubt as to what constitutes a credible source, consult with me.
Note: Make sure you are familiar with university policy on academic honesty.
Format: The paper should refer to relevant class readings, discussion in class, outside sources, and
utilize the student’s own logic to build a solid argument. Take a stand. Support your claims with
logical arguments, empirical examples or evidence. Analyze critically the relevant readings. Be as
specific as possible. This is an argument-based essay. It is very important that the essay is well-
organized. State your thesis clearly in the introduction. Clarify what the main points are in the
introduction. Start each paragraph with the claim you are going to elaborate on in the subsequent
sentences.
You must include in-text citations and a list of references at the end. Discuss the empirical evidence
and particular country cases. What are the different theories? What does the empirical evidence
suggest? Which theories are more plausible? Refer to previous empirical studies and/or relevant
country cases.
Evaluation:
To receive an excellent grade, the essay must:
• have a well-articulated thesis that responds to the essay question; thesis must be stated in the
introduction of the essay
• clearly state the main arguments that support the thesis (ideally, the essay must establish in
the beginning the structure of the essay and the order in which the arguments will be
discussed)
• draw on the class readings and specifically refer to the theories and arguments (and compares
and contrasts different theories and arguments)
• use supporting evidence or examples to illustrate points made in the essay
• follow the required format for citations and references (APA or Chicago) and must have both
in-text citations and a list of references
• NOT have major spelling and grammatical mistakes
• have transitions between separate paragraphs so that the argument is easy to follow
This means a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 10 pages.
Style: All references and quotations should be referenced using both in-text and bibliographic
citation (a list of references at the end) using APA or Chicago style.
Sources: You must use at least 3 sources in addition to any relevant class readings. Newspaper
articles can be used but will not be counted towards the 3 additional sources. What are
appropriate sources? Sources with credentials—articles from academic journals and books from
respected publishers. If in doubt as to what constitutes a credible source, consult with me.
Note: Make sure you are familiar with university policy on academic honesty.
Format: The paper should refer to relevant class readings, discussion in class, outside sources, and
utilize the student’s own logic to build a solid argument. Take a stand. Support your claims with
logical arguments, empirical examples or evidence. Analyze critically the relevant readings. Be as
specific as possible. This is an argument-based essay. It is very important that the essay is well-
organized. State your thesis clearly in the introduction. Clarify what the main points are in the
introduction. Start each paragraph with the claim you are going to elaborate on in the subsequent
sentences.
You must include in-text citations and a list of references at the end. Discuss the empirical evidence
and particular country cases. What are the different theories? What does the empirical evidence
suggest? Which theories are more plausible? Refer to previous empirical studies and/or relevant
country cases.
Evaluation:
To receive an excellent grade, the essay must:
• have a well-articulated thesis that responds to the essay question; thesis must be stated in the
introduction of the essay
• clearly state the main arguments that support the thesis (ideally, the essay must establish in
the beginning the structure of the essay and the order in which the arguments will be
discussed)
• draw on the class readings and specifically refer to the theories and arguments (and compares
and contrasts different theories and arguments)
• use supporting evidence or examples to illustrate points made in the essay
• follow the required format for citations and references (APA or Chicago) and must have both
in-text citations and a list of references
• NOT have major spelling and grammatical mistakes
• have transitions between separate paragraphs so that the argument is easy to follow