Essays should be 800 to 1,000 words (maximum).
The essay should be written in p
Essays should be 800 to 1,000 words (maximum).
The essay should be written in paragraph form, with each paragraph unified around a clear topic sentence.
The introduction and conclusion should be direct and concise, leaving the majority of the essay to the supporting body paragraphs. A good introduction avoids general or broad statements. Instead, it succinctly lays out the essay’s main question followed by a thesis that answers that question. The thesis statement should feature the main justifications for the argument and may list some main points that follow from the thesis.
Students will be graded on three distinct components:
argumentation/thesis construction, use of course content, and writing/presentation.
Argumentation and thesis construction (Weight: 60% of grade):
Includes a concise introduction that succinctly lays out the essay’s main question followed by a thesis that answers that question (e.g., this paper will argue…).
Supports that thesis with body paragraphs and a conclusion that summarizes the essay’s main argument.
Use of course content (Weight: 30% of grade):
Provides convincing and appropriate evidence, using course content/materials, to support the argument.
Writing and presentation (Weight: 10% of grade):
Writing is clear and grammatically correct; there is a clear indication that the paper has been proofread.
Formatting follows the correct guidelines, including font size (see style guidelines) and length (800 to 1,000 words maximum).
The essay includes an indication of which question the student is responding to, a title, student name, student number and the file name includes the student’s name and assignment title.
Answer the essay question.
1.What is the purpose of an election? Assess whether Canadian elections are “free and fair.” What are the implications for democracy?