– Complete a 2000–2200 word term paper on your chosen topic. You will be expected to address your topic using the conceptual framework developed in the course, within a relevant sense of history, and drawing on empirical evidence or legal evidence as required.
Criteria for Evaluating the Project Exam
-Whether your Open Learning Faculty Member agrees with the thesis or the conclusions is not a criterion that will affect your grade, so feel free to express your views and opinions.
The following criteria will be used for evaluating the project exam:
Integration ( 15 marks)
– Provides a clear theoretical and conceptual framework
– Demonstrates understanding of concepts of social diversity
– Understandable to an interdisciplinary audience
Creativity ( 15 marks)
– Illustrates a unique voice of the author
– Offers insight about a significant issue
– Shows risk in thought
Argument ( 15 marks)
– Convincing and well supported argument
– Good, convincing support for all ideas
– Reasoning is explained clearly and includes specific references
– Awareness of other interpretations and comparison with yours
– Realistic vision of the future
Theme/Thesis ( 15 marks)
– Topic/thesis/theme clearly stated
– Includes all relevant ideas and considerations
– Appropriate sources accurately cited
Organization ( 15 marks)
– Thread of argument builds throughout paper
Arrangement of points and evidence is effective
– No rambling or repetition
– Points are given weighting relevant to importance to the thesis or theme
Writing Style and Format ( 25 marks)
– Clear, concise writing that is easily followed
– Correct sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
– References properly and consistently cited and recorded using APA style
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