Long Essay
Submission of a long essay is required as part of your assessment for Science . The essay is weighted as 25% of your final grade. A topic for your essay assignment is to be chosen from the list of topics given below. Essays are to be between 3000 and 3500 words in length and use proper referencing and a standard essay style.
In writing your essay be sure to:
Provide a clear thesis statement.
Structure your essay to provide a logical progression of the arguments that support your thesis.
Provide evidence to support your arguments. This evidence can be drawn from areas of study that are of interest to you provided they are relevant and support your arguments.
Cite all evidence and include in your bibliography.
Please pay attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Long Essay Topics
Unit 1 – Why Study Science?
Contrast the scientific and religious senses of the word “meaning.”
Discuss a question of public concern involving some aspect of science or technology.
