What is the extent to which the contemporary tensions between the US, China and Russia have resulted in geostrategic implications for the security of the ROK and Japan?

What is the extent to which the contemporary tensions between the US, China and Russia have resulted in geostrategic implications for the security of the ROK and Japan?Summary of Academic Essay Writing Skills
1. What to Avoid
• Unacceptable methods of essay writing:
• – Downloading essays from the internet
• – Using Wikipedia or simplified guides like ‘The Idiot’s Guide’
• – Using ChatGPT content directly as your essay
• Unsuitable sources for citation:
• – Wikipedia
• – General dictionaries
• – Introductory-level sources not based on academic research
2. Research and Writing Approach
• Use academic sources (books, scholarly articles, think tank reports, reputable newspapers).
• Avoid long or unrelated historical introductions.
• Be concise and stay focused on the topic.
3. Argument Building
• Take a clear and firm stance in your argument.
• Avoid vague expressions like ‘I agree and disagree’.
• Compare scholarly views critically and constructively.
• Avoid circular logic (e.g., ‘A is true because B is true; B is true because A is true’).
4. Essay Structure
• Introduction: Present your topic and outline your plan of discussion.
• Body:
• – Identify research focus
• – Analyze the topic
• – Include detailed case studies (if applicable)
• Conclusion:
• – Do not introduce new material
• – Summarize arguments clearly
• – Ensure consistency with the main argument
5. Academic Writing Style
• Use formal, academic language.
• Avoid slang, rhetorical questions, or conspiracy theories.
• Use proper surnames when referring to authors or leaders.
• Avoid casual expressions and unprofessional tone.
6. Grammar and Spelling
• Be careful with homophones and ‘false friends’ (e.g., guerrilla/gorilla, dear/deer).
• Punctuate correctly to ensure clarity.
• Do not use text-speak or informal abbreviations.
• Spellcheck carefully and ask a native speaker for feedback if needed.
7. Formatting and Presentation
• Use formal fonts like Times New Roman or Arial.
• Font size 12 for main text; follow university formatting requirements.
• Number pages, maintain justified margins.
• Use clear and structured paragraphs.
• Keep sentences concise and meaningful1. Essay Writing Instructions (Summary)
1. Formatting
• – Paper: A4, Times New Roman
• – Font size: 12 (text), 10 (footnotes)
• – Spacing: 1.5 (text), single (footnotes & references)
• – Margins: Top/Left/Right: 2.5 cm – Bottom: 3 cm
• – Paragraphs: Indented
• – Page numbers: Bottom center
• – Tables/Figures: Numbered and captioned (e.g., Table 1.1, Figure 1.2)
2. Referencing
• – Use Chicago or Harvard style (or any consistent academic style)
• – Include footnotes or in-text citations + full bibliography
• – Bibliography sorted alphabetically by surname
• – Titles can be in italics or underlined
3. Citation Examples
Book:
Footnote: Amartya Sen, Development as Freedom (Oxford: OUP, 2008), 28.
Bibliography: Sen, Amartya. Development as Freedom. Oxford: OUP, 2008.
In-text: (Sen 2008, 28)
Journal Article:
Footnote: Hall Doucouliagos & Michael Paldam, “The Aid Effectiveness Literature,” Journal of Economic Survey 23(3) (2007): 433–34.
In-text: (Doucouliagos and Paldam 2007, 433)
Edited Book Chapter:
Footnote: Rice Estes, in Social Development and Societies (Ashgate, 2007), 132.
In-text: (Estes 2007, 132)
Online Source:
Footnote: Jeongmin Seo, Korea Times, Aug 14, 2020. https://link (Accessed Jan 13, 2022)
In-text: (Seo 2020)
4. Reference List Structure
• – Books: Korean | English | Arabic
• – Articles: Korean | English | Arabic