(max 2250 words) (80%)
Task: students are required to prepare an individualreport whichcritically analyses a specific issue within the global political economy: its
causes, consequences, alternative potential scenarios and policy prescriptions. The analysis must incorporate at least 1 ideological
interpretation.
The individual research question should normally be derived from topics covered in lecturese.g. the role of the nation state, trade, poverty,
inequality, development, sustainability…(but alternative possibilities could be discussed with seminar tutors).
The field of research should be chosen in preparation for discussion in the first week of semester 2. This will enable brainstorming to decide a
focus for the research question. An individual proposal – max. 1 page – should be presented intheseminar in the w/c 29.2.16.
Submission: the final report of maximum length 2250 words must be submitted electronically via Turnitinon Student central (module area – the
details of submission can be found in the Course Handbook)bymidnight 7.5.16
Late submissions are subject to penalties as stated within University guidelines. Work submitted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline
may result in the mark awarded being capped. All marks are provisional and subject to confirmation by the relevant examination boards.
Assessment Criteria
The work will be assessed according to the degree to which it fulfils the following criteria:
1. Demonstration of understanding and application of analytical approaches in the analysis of the chosen topic in global political economy.
2. Clarity in approach, presentation and synthesis of findings.
3. The variety and relevance of supportive sources,such as Journal articles – all of which should be clearly referenced.
*GRADING CRITERIA (adapted from the Course Handbook)
FIRST (1)
Excellent (70%-79%)
An extremely good answer demonstrating some of the features below:
• Originality
• In-depth understanding, insight
• Evidence of high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and/or critical appraisal
UPPER SECOND (2.1)
Very good/Commendable (60-69%)
A very good answer demonstrating all or most of the following characteristics:
Very good understanding, some insight
No significant inaccuracies or misunderstandings
Some high quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and/or critical appraisal
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