Concept Analysis (1,000 words) about Globalisation
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Essay1Guidelines1.pptxCritical Perspectives Essay 1 Guidelines
Dr. Catherine Chiniara Charrett
4PIRS008W
Semester 2 2020/2021
Concept Analysis (1,000 words) (40%)
Deadline: 13:00, 11 March 2021.
Submit on the Module’s Blackboard Page, under Submit Coursework
This assessment asks you to choose one of these key concepts, and undertake your own research in order to establish the various ways in which the concept is defined and used in the field of IR.
You will need to identify and locate appropriate academic sources, engage critically with that material, and construct a piece of writing which conforms to academic conventions
Concept Analysis
Please choose one of the Following Concepts:
Race
Empire
Colonialism
Globalisation
Queer
Human Rights
Sovereignty
Your concept analysis should address the following aspects:
Who are the main IR theorists who explore this topic
What do they say about this concept?
What are the connections between your chosen concept and other key concepts in IR, i.e one of the other concepts listed, or war, conflict, trade, development, gender, sex, etc.
Essay structure (2 options)
This essay is organised according to the Module Handbook guidelines
Short introduction 100 words
Who are the main IR theorists who explore this topic (list some of the main scholars and what they say, include a few definitions) 250 words
What do they say about this concept? (narrow in on two explanations that you find most compelling, and explain why you chose these two) 250 words
What are the connections between your chosen concept and other key concepts in IR, (discuss in relation to another concept, choose one or two) 250 words
Short conclusion 100 words
Bibliography
This essay is organised around key themes (250 words each), but still answers the handbook guidelines
Short Introduction (using the literature identify key themes in relation to your chosen topic) 100 words
Who are the main IR theorists who explore this topic (under each theme you should mention various authors)
What do they say about this concept? (under each theme you should identify and discuss one or two scholars you agree with most)
What are the connections between your chosen concept and other key concepts in IR, (under each theme you can discuss how it relates to another concept)
Short conclusion 100 words
Bibliography
Essay writing tips
Think about the feedback you received in your modules from last semester. Avoid making the some mistakes and repeat what you did well.
Choose a concept that most interests you. Feel free to choose one that is still coming up.
Please use the online reading list and the bibliography from these works to find new material to read for your essay. Take advantage of the entire reading list.
Read. If you enjoy an author spend some more time with their work. Take notes and include page numbers of quotes or passages you think are important.
Chose a module structure (previous slide) and create an outline before you start writing. Identify which authors and key quotes you are going to use in each section.
Write. It should feel like filling in the blanks of your essay outline or pulling the various parts together. Re-write your introduction when you are finished. Double check your bibliography.
Proofread. You should read your entire essay at least twice once it is completely written, including once out loud to yourself or to a friend. You will be amazed how this helps!
