Write a short essay of 1500 words, including footnotes, excluding the reference list on:
(Please check all handout material in the attached files containing the phrase “handout”)
“State borders should be open to all who wish to cross them.’
Critically evaluate this statement, drawing on two theories of world politics.
What you need to do:
Write a comprehensive answer to one of the above questions. This must include the following:
1. A clear answer to the question (thesis). This should already be apparent in your introduction, and likely repeated in your conclusion.
2. Your introduction should summarise your essay’s main arguments or claims (justification). These main arguments should then be used to structure the main body of your essay (e.g. one paragraph for each main argument). Think of your introduction as a roadmap for your reader, in terms of what they can expect from the logical development of your essay, all in service of your central thesis.
In the main body of your essay, develop your arguments clearly and coherently, dealing with each one in turn.
3. You might find it helpful to use sub-headings for each of the main arguments you develop. Make sure that at each step you make reference to how this particular claim or argument helps you to justify the central thesis of your essay.
4. For each of your arguments, provide detailed evidence (support), either through empirical examples or through reference to the literature.
5. Apply the theoretical ideas and concepts learned over the course of the module wherever relevant, demonstrating your knowledge of them.
6. Be analytical and critical: demonstrate that you have the ability to analyse and evaluate the existing literature. Remember that with this essay you are participating in an ongoing academic debate on this particular topic. Making sure to always support your claims with evidence (‘show’ the reader, rather than simply ‘tell’ them something).
