Due to the pressure of fourth study, most notably in form of dissertation work, formal assessment is based entirely on a three-hour examination (see previous examination papers) at the end of term one.
Students will be expected to write three essays based on five examination questions.
Answers are to be given in the form of an essay.
To perform well in the examination it is expected that students adhere to the following guidelines:
Structure – demonstrate a clear logical format with linked points and arguments.
Objectives – highlight what you intend to achieve and relate them to the question.
Objectives should be clearly stated at the beginning of your essays.
Background material – quote directly from your reading or other resources and NOT lecture notes.
Such material should consist of descriptive content and factual information from which to derive arguments and assessment of key themes, issues and problems addressed.
Accuracy – be precise and creative in the presentation, description and application of theories used in your arguments
Argumentation/application of theories and ideas – the main argument of your essays should relate to the objectives you have initially stated.
They should be supported by evidence from a variety of sources gained from your personal insights into prescribed literature.
Conclusions – at the end of your essays, summarise the key points and arguments and relate back to the original objectives of the essay.
Presentation – overall, essays should be well planned – clear, coherent and well laid out.
Where referencing of resources is used, they should be cited using a consistent and accepted style of referencing.
For those who are unsure of their essay writing skills there is the option to submit a non-assessed short essay based on questions from previous examination papers (see final section).
The recommended word count for an essay of this kind should be between 800 and 1,200 words.
It can be submitted in any legible format, at any time during the term directly to the module co-ordinator, via email or in person, but no later than Tuesday (4 p.m.) in week 9.
The purpose of the exercise is to offer personal feedback and guidance for the examination in week 10.
Personal feedback on essay writing may help you with other modules too.
Students will be expected to write three essays based on five examination questions.
Answers are to be given in the form of an essay.
To perform well in the examination it is expected that students adhere to the following guidelines:
Structure – demonstrate a clear logical format with linked points and arguments.
Objectives – highlight what you intend to achieve and relate them to the question.
Objectives should be clearly stated at the beginning of your essays.
Background material – quote directly from your reading or other resources and NOT lecture notes.
Such material should consist of descriptive content and factual information from which to derive arguments and assessment of key themes, issues and problems addressed.
Accuracy – be precise and creative in the presentation, description and application of theories used in your arguments
Argumentation/application of theories and ideas – the main argument of your essays should relate to the objectives you have initially stated.
They should be supported by evidence from a variety of sources gained from your personal insights into prescribed literature.
Conclusions – at the end of your essays, summarise the key points and arguments and relate back to the original objectives of the essay.
Presentation – overall, essays should be well planned – clear, coherent and well laid out.
Where referencing of resources is used, they should be cited using a consistent and accepted style of referencing.
For those who are unsure of their essay writing skills there is the option to submit a non-assessed short essay based on questions from previous examination papers (see final section).
The recommended word count for an essay of this kind should be between 800 and 1,200 words.
It can be submitted in any legible format, at any time during the term directly to the module co-ordinator, via email or in person, but no later than Tuesday (4 p.m.) in week 9.
The purpose of the exercise is to offer personal feedback and guidance for the examination in week 10.
Personal feedback on essay writing may help you with other modules too.
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