Order 1023100: Secularism, Chosen title is: Is it still necessary to impose the idea of secularism, in France?

University of Sussex Centre for Language Studies Modern Language Elective

Professional Purposes 2B

Coursework Element Five Final Written Project 40% + 5% [Week 12] (Parts 5. & 6. account for the additional 5%) Your final written project of 1500 words will be structured under the following headings:

1. Title 2. Introduction 3. Discussion / Analysis 4. Conclusion 5. References & Bibliography (updated) 6. Glossary (updated)

The word count only includes parts 2 to 4. It excludes the references, glossary and other possible appendices.

1. Title This can be in the form of a question or a heading or a statement.

2. Introduction [~300 words] Introduces the topic, refers to the title and announces how you will structure (organise) the discussion.

3. Discussion / Analysis [1000 words] Structure and organise your arguments and analysis into sub-headings. Group ideas

and discuss them in one paragraph. Then move on to the next.

4. Conclusion [~200 words] Summarise what has been highlighted in the discussion. Pick up the main points and draw a conclusion.

5. References & Bibliography – A bibliography lists the sources used to inform your project. – A reference list is a list of works cited in the report / dissertation. – Each list will be presented separately on a new page. – Both will list sources alphabetically by author’s surname and date of

publication. – Please use Harvard style unless your school uses a different system which, as

long as you are consistent, you may choose to use. Please refer to the guidelines for presentation of references on: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/skillshub

University of Sussex Centre for Language Studies Modern Language Elective

6. Glossary (updated) A version 1 glossary will have been submitted in Week 6. The final project will include an updated version attached as an appendix at the end of the written project. The word count only includes parts 2 to 4. It excludes the references, glossary and other possible appendices.

Presentation The guidelines for general written submissions apply. Refer to the ‘Modern Language Elective Assignment Style sheet’ on the Assessment page on Study Direct.

– Note that presentation requirements are considered in the marking criteria. – Submission deadlines are published on your Sussex Direct pages.

a. Element Two – Proposal b. Element Three – Glossary/Bibliography [version 2] c. Element Five – Written project

Assessment Criteria Marking Criteria: Written Project (40%)

Criteria Detail

Content 50%

Relevance to your Research Question (purpose)

 Focus on the task

 Alignment of title and subject treated

Choice and use of information  Range and relevance of sources  Understanding of the arguments

relevant to the subject

 Quality of analysis & argument  Choice and development of the line of reasoning / thinking

 Critical evaluation of the information

 Organisation & Structure  Appropriate use of headings  Clarity & presentation of information /

reasoning  logical progression (coherence)

 unity (cohesion)

 sequence

 balance

Language 50%

- Range  Breadth of use of vocabulary & linguistic structures

- Accuracy  Precision & control of the vocabulary & linguistic structures

- Quality of expression  Style, clarity, complexity & efficacy of communication

- Presentation  Respects the word limit  Observes referencing conventions

 Consistent Formatting

 Appropriate font style & size