Power and authority

For Individual Writing Assignment: Essay #3, you are expected to prepare a properly structured paper of 1,700-2,000 words that critically evaluates the following question and, where necessary, provide documented evidence to support the critique.

Thesis

– Clearly stated, creative, original and insightful

– Presents a Point of View (POV) based on a critical analysis of factual evidence and relevant theory Background and Course Content

– Contains relevant background information

– Draws upon course text and lecture material Research, Supporting Data and Analysis

– Refers to a full range of relevant current resources (course materials, external sources), and other research

– Uses relevant data, analyses and conclusions

– Includes a critical analysis of the sources used Conclusions

– Are clear, creative, and insightful

– Contain a clear, cogent reiteration of and support for the central points of the thesis Writing Style and Essay Structure

– Essay is very well organized

– Central ideas are presented very clearly, cogently, and effectively

– There is critical analysis and integration of ideas throughout the paper Grammar and Mechanics

– Inclusive of a separate title page

– Minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

– Type-written

– Single-spaced

– 12-pt Arial font

– One-inch wide margins on all four sides

– Written in MS-Word