Research Essay Question
Does the Paris Climate Change Agreement offer an opportunity to overcome the obstacles
to effective action on climate change?
Selection of material
Selection of highly relevant supporting literature.
Critical analysis of
Literature Evidence of a deep understanding of the issues.
Development of argument and statement of position/thesis
Logical development of a complete and convincing argument and a clear and strong
statement of position very well supported by research evidence.
Structure, including introduction, body and conclusion
Polished structure. Introduction and conclusions clearly and strongly support the arguments
and evidence submitted. High standard of cohesion between sections.
Presentation, including referencing, grammar and spelling
Referencing consistently accurate. High standard of grammar and spelling.
Use in-text citations to support arguments for written work but must be correct and
consistent in their approach of Havard style of Author prominence and subject prominence.
Word Limit: 2000