What you need to do
- Write a comprehensive and structured answer to the above question.
- This entails the following:
- Answer the question, the whole question, and nothing but the question. In the introduction, summarise your main argument(s) succinctly and accurately. Then explain why this argument(s) is important. Finally, provide a brief ‘map’ or outline for the reader: This essay will examine 1)… 2)… 3)… and 4)… . Adhere to this outline clearly, throughout the essay, preferably using sub-headings.
- Also in the introduction, define the key concepts, so the reader knows what you are talking about. In addition, provide some elements contextualising the relevance of the essay question (put yourself in your reader’s shoes, at the end of the introduction the reader should be interested about knowing more about the topic and your way of addressing it).
- In the main body of the essay, develop your argument(s) over the course of 3-4 main sections, preferably using sub-headings.
- Apply the theoretical ideas and concepts learned over the course of the module, demonstrating your knowledge of them wherever relevant.
- Justify your arguments and evidence them wherever possible, either though empirical examples or through references to the literature.
- Be analytical and critical: demonstrate that you have the ability to analyse and evaluate the existing literature, making sure to always support your opinions with evidence.
- Reference a minimum of 7 sources, 5 of which should appear on the relevant module resource lists. You are strongly encouraged to engage with the wider literature, and to utilise a broad array of sources, including reports, newspaper articles, and so forth. The above is the minimum required number of sources you should actively engage with in your essay.
- Include references and a bibliography.