essay 2000 words

• A brief overview of the structure • The key argument(s) being made • The relevant concepts or theories used • An appropriate and critical engagement with the topic • Use of relevant empirical examples/case studies • Full bibliography (to be presented at the end of the power point presentation) • A question which will provide the basis for a class discussion following the

presentation Coursework 2 – Presentation Report: The aim of this 1000-word report is to develop ideas discussed and questions asked during the delivery of the presentation. This will allow the development of analytical and critical investigative skills, along with skills of communication and presentation. This can be written in the style of a mini essay, in which you can further elaborate on concepts raised in the presentation, and also offer references to the relevant resources used. Coursework 3 – Essay: Writing an essay offers the opportunity to develop and apply your research skills and knowledge, using empirical and theoretical analysis related to the field of global governance. You may select one of the essay titles below. The individual essay provides you with an opportunity to develop your research skills and apply your knowledge to important empirical and theoretical questions. You are expected to organise and analyse your research materials, present information and assess competing explanations from primary and secondary sources. Please select one question from the following list. The topic of your essay should be different than that of your Presentation. You need to address the selected question using relevant conceptual and empirical analysis:

1. Is the rise of regionalism a response to globalisation? Discuss using relevant conceptual and empirical arguments.

2. What roles do Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) play in global governance? Why are some governments wary of NGOs’ roles and activities?

3. Can Trans-National Criminal Organisations be considered as a category of actors in global governance? Use relevant examples to demonstrate your argument.

4. What is the concept of ‘Division of Labour’, and how does it contribute to a better understanding of global inequality?

5. Is global governance possible without governments? Discuss the notion of governance and the architecture of global governance.

First (70-100) 2:1 (60-69) 2:2 (50-59) 3rd (40-49) Fail (0-39) Knowledge and understanding of key theories, concepts, and sources

20% Confident engagement with relevant theories, concepts, and sources which demonstrates an excellent understanding. Identifies links between separate themes. Identifies wide range of appropriate sources.

A good grasp of relevant theories, concepts, and sources covered on the module. Identifies a range of appropriate sources. Evidence of a good level of research.

Reasonable grasp of relevant theories, concepts, and sources covered on the module but lacks some detail and might display minor errors. Engages with key readings but not in depth. Relatively little research.

Insufficient engagement with relevant theories, concepts, and sources covered on the module. Significant errors and gaps in knowledge and understanding. Relies on some poor quality sources.

Poor grasp of relevant theories, concepts, and sources covered on the module. Little to no use of appropriate sources. Significant errors and gaps in knowledge and understanding. Relies heavily on poor quality sources.

Depth of critical analysis and evaluation

20% Identifies main theoretical points and arguments, along with underlying assumptions. Subjects texts and arguments to confident, detailed analysis and evaluation.

Identifies main theoretical points and arguments. Subjects them to careful analysis and evaluation.

Identifies some important theoretical points and arguments but analysis and evaluation lack depth. Likely to be too descriptive.

Neglects some important points or arguments. Analysis or evaluation is largely absent or incoherent. Almost entirely descriptive.

Purely descriptive writing or with no comprehensible attempt at relevant analysis or evaluation.

Clarity of argument

20% Provides a clear answer to the question. Argument is persuasive, and presented clearly and logically, with excellent evidence and justification provided.

Provides a clear answer to the question. Logic of argument is mostly clear, with appropriate evidence and justification provided.

Addresses the question but may lack focus. Argument sometimes weak or unclear. Evidence and justification not always provided.

Tenuous connection to the question. Argument is not supported with sufficient evidence and justification and/or is unclear.

Ignores the question. Argument is either absent, entirely irrelevant, or not discernible.

Logic and clarity of structure

20% Carefully planned. Logical structure allows argument to develop effectively. Writing demonstrates excellent signposting.

Well-planned. Structure is clear and effective. Writing demonstrates good signposting.

Evidence of limited planning. Structure is reasonably clear but not always effective. Writing uses some signposting.

Appears unplanned. Structure is unclear and often lacks logic. Writing uses very little signposting.

Structure is haphazard, illogical, or absent. Writing does not use signposting.

Quality of writing (grammar, punctuation) and referencing

20% Very few errors. Style is clear and engaging. Sentence structure is excellent. Referencing and bibliography are thorough and accurate. Quotes and paraphrased material are well incorporated into the text.

Few errors of grammar or punctuation. Writing is clear and easy to follow. Sentence structure is very good. Referencing and bibliography are thorough and mostly accurate. Quotes and paraphrased material are mostly well incorporated into the text.

Some errors of grammar or punctuation. Writing occasionally lacks clarity. Sentence structure is sometimes incorrect. Referencing and bibliography might not be accurate or sufficiently thorough. Quotes and paraphrased material are not always well incorporated.

Consistent and serious errors of grammar or punctuation. Writing is hard to follow. Referencing and bibliography are mostly inaccurate or inadequate. Quotes and paraphrased material are not well incorporated into the text.

Consistent and serious errors of grammar or punctuation which make the essay hard to understand. Referencing and bibliography are absent, inadequate, and/or inaccurate. If plagiarised material is in evidence, this will be reported to the Student Regulations Team.