Word Length: 1500 Format: Typed A4, Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced Drawing upon their essay proposal (Assessment 1), students will develop a comprehensive research essay which seeks to answer the research question proposed within their essay proposal. Students will be required to synthesise the theories which have been discussed in class with relevant scholarly literature in order to present a strong argument which answers their proposed research question in a persuasive way. Whether students have incorporated the feedback received on the essay proposal into their research essays forms part of assessment. As part of the research essay, students must demonstrate their ability to engage critically with the scholarly literature relevant to their chosen research topic. A detailed assessment rubric and sample research essay are provided in iLearn.
