Does the Prime Minister of Canada have too much power? If yes, what you do to curtail it? If no, what you would do to enhance it?
Word Count:
Minimum: 1,800 words; Maximum: 2,000 words.
Students are to provide documented evidence in the form of at least ten third party citations taken from text books, academic journals, government sources, the news media or other literature to support their work.
The word limit is inclusive of quotations and students should present their ideas thoughtfully and succinctly. The bibliography is not counted as part of the word limit
Grading of Written Work
Written work will be graded against the following criteria:
1.Thesis
Clearly stated, creative, original and insightful
Presents a Point of View (POV) based on a critical analysis of factual evidence and relevant theory
2.Background and Course Content
Contains relevant background information
Includes at least six third party citations
Draws upon course text and lecture material
3.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
Minimum and maximum word counts are respected
4.Conclusions
Are clear, creative, and insightful
Contain a clear, cogent reiteration of and support for the central points of the thesis
5.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
6.Grammar and Mechanics
Inclusive of a separate title page
Minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
Typewritten Single spaced
12pt Arial font
One inch wide margins on all four sides
Written in MS Word
APA format