Remember to review the video about the prompts in the previous module and review all my FAQ responses.
Essay exams provide an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and critical thinking at your own pace and place.
You will submit your paper through Turnitin to check for plagiarism and AI content; you will be able to view the plagiarism report of your paper on the due date. It shouldn’t be higher than 10%.
Guidelines:
-The essay is to be typed, double-spaced with size 12 Times New Roman font and one-inch margins, and have at least 1250 words (about five pages).
-Use the ‘Grading Criteria’ from syllabus (included below as well) for preparing and reviewing your essay.
-It is REQUIRED to refer to graphics (maps, images, etc.) to illustrate your points (you don’t need to copy and paste, just refer).
-Essay breakdown should approximate one-third of each: text, course discussion, and your interpretation and analysis.
-Practice learned resourcefulness: avoid procrastination, develop appropriate help-seeking behaviors, ask questions, learn to recognize & utilize resources (e.g. the library, fellow students, the instructor, tutoring, and study groups), and embrace realistic goals & priorities.
*Be sure to include: a clear and strong thesis in your short introduction; at least 10 key terms from the chapters; supportive statistics; and specific place examples.
GRADING CRITERIA FOR ESSAY EXAMS (each category weighted equally):
- Content: a thought-provoking thesis, analysis that demonstrates critical and analytical thinking, avoidance of generalizations that are not supported by evidence;
- Evidence: specific examples that support your conclusions, use of the required readings and course dialogue, essay prompt answered thoroughly;
- Organization: a focused thesis, a coherent progression of ideas, focused paragraphs with topic sentences and effective transitions, an insightful conclusion that accurately sums up the main ideas;
- Presentation Techniques: maps, charts, tables referenced to support the main arguments, and generally free of mechanical errors (spelling, grammar, verb usage, etc.);
- Citations: textbook and other academic resources (e.g. peer-reviewed journals).
- Although capitalism purports that it helps the all people from increased growth, often expressed as “rising tides lift all boats,” it commonly turns public space into private property; thus revealing some of its contradictions. Select, research, and analyze five representative regions and two contrasting regions that demonstrate the presence of poverty in the midst of unprecedented wealth and privatization.