AMG5026/AMU4727-MUM S22024 /2 Essay(50%)
Value: 50%
Word count:2500 (excluding reference list/bibliography,+/-10%). Learning Outcomes:1,2,3
Instructions: For this assessment,you are to write an essay where you apply the theoretical concepts discussed during the
semester to analyse a specificcase.The case you select should be related to one of the topics discussed in weeks 6-12(but not the one that your group presentation is on).You can choose one of the following essay questions:
1.Which theories and concepts explain best what is happening in your case?How so?
2.Which aspects of your case are ignored by mainstream theories and concepts?How could a post-/decolonial perspective help to address these blind spots?
3.Which aspects of your caseare ignored by mainstream theories and concepts?How could a gender perspective helpto address these blind spots?
4.Develop your own essay question.If you choose this option,please send methe essay question for approval via email(before
20 September 2024 thelatest).
Forthis assessment,you need to cover the areas listed below.Focus on writing a coherent essay,where every section is clearly linked to each other.
·Essay title
·Introduction;including the main thesis that you will discuss and main points you would like to make
·Presentation of theoretical concepts chosen;including how theyrelate to other academicliterature on the topic or competing theoretical concepts
·Case analysis;including relevance of the case for the conceptschosen;background of the case;application of thetheoretical concepts to discuss the case
·Evaluation of the usefulness of the theoretical concepts chosen to make sense of the case(which aspects can be explained with the theoretical concepts chosen?Which aspects are not?)
·Conclusion
·AMG5026 only:Implications for policy &practice or recommendations.
Additional instructions
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·Allassessments are automatically checked by Turnitin.Please check the Similarity Analysis provided,and make sure you understand it.
·Keep a copy of your work,in case of lost assignments or disputes over grading.
·Use an easily legible font such as Calibri(ft size 11 or 12),Arial,or Times New Roman.
·Use APA 7th referencing style.This includes in-text citations and a bibliography.Referencing software is allowed.
·With the exception of the final assessment,the grades and feedback will be provided approximately twoto three weeks after assignment submission.
·Check your expression.A well written paper will generally be marked higherthan a poorly written paper.
·Criteria for assessment include a good response to the question,clarity of academic writing,and application of relevant examples and sources.See the marking rubric for more information.
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