Topic : Participatory Budgets: Citizen Engagement in the budget process.

 Research Essay: Structure of the assignment:

Essay Format & Generic: Introduction, body (description and analysis), and conclusion.  Should cover important aspects relating to your specific topic. Organization: Use appropriate Subtitles. Language and flow should be in a order. Major Thesis/argument:  Should be clear, relevant, and reinforced throughout different sections. Body should provide supporting theory, empirical data, arguments, etc. from scholarly literature.  Discuss all possible scenario: In-depth analysis, focus on major issues. Provide details of supporting evidences (tables, graphs, pictures, etc) in annexes instead of main text. Make sure you include specific case studies at National level. Conclusion: Recaps major arguments and may suggest further application of findings in the global North or South.