While the emphasis will be placed on the novelty of the argument and the critical analysis thereof, the papers will be graded on the basis of the following considerations: 1. Topic: free topic but must be related to the course topics, relevant, very narrow! 2. Thesis: a clear statement of argument at the outset (ideally in the introduction), novelty! 3.Research: breadth and depth of research focusing on the argument. 4. Analysis: critical, interdisciplinary, depth, focus on argument, logic, balance 5. Originality: novelty, insight, thought-provoking. 6. Evidence: primarily scholarly references to support claims; avoid quotations, instead paraphrase authors’ ideas using your own words and citing the source. 7. Readings: a minimum of 5 readings from the Fall kit (for the Fall essay) and Winter kit (for the Winter essay) must be cited. References to course readings do not necessarily have to be central to the argument. In part, this requirement is to confirm whether students are familiar with the course materials and class discussions. Outside readings welcome. 8. Organization: clear structure throughout paper i.e. introduction, development of argument by articulating the key claims with supportive references, conclusion 9. Style: clarity, flow, avoid long sentences and paragraphs, correct citation format (any but be consistent e.g. APA[1], McGill or the like) and grammar. 10. Length: maximum 12-15 double-spaced pages. Do not waste space and time describing the topic without developing your argument or discussing issues that are not central to the argument of your paper. General Grading Scheme (20 Marks) 5 marks for organizational/ structural (i.e references, citations, grammatical issues) 10 marks for a good argumentation each supported with evidence. 5 marks for a good application to the real world/developing countries. Basic Structure of Your Term Paper • An abstract not exceeding 150 words • A title that reflects the argument or question being explored • A table of contents • A list of references or works cited, a minimum of 10 scholarly journals and/or books
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