Topic:
President Trump wishes to reduce the number of regulations covering business interests in the United States. Similar efforts have repeatedly been attempted through the last four decades. Explain why despite the continuance of such efforts the extent of regulation and the number of regulatory bodies has expanded across all states. Use a case to make it stronger.
Research Essays will be graded according to the following criteria:
1) Quality of critical analysis and argument. Essay should be very specific and to the
point. Did the student present a clear and relevant argument in response to the question, and has the question been addressed effectively? Is there evidence of critical analysis of relevant concepts, theories like (Marxism, liberalism, realism and other theory) and issues, or mere description of them? How deep and nuanced is their comprehension of the essay topic/question? Did the student provide relevant examples to illustrate their main points of argument?
2. Quality and depth of research. Is there evidence that the student has consulted an adequate number and range of sources for a 1500-word postgraduate-level research essay (circa 25)? Has the student consulted key and relevant literature pertaining to the topic? Are the sources primarily of a scholarly nature? (i.e. published academic books, journal articles and research reports). Acceptable additional, primary or secondary sources include government and other official documents and website and quality news-media materials.
3. Clarity and logic of essay structure. Did the introduction provide context for the topic/question, clearly state the main argument in response to the question, and outline the essay’s scope and structure for the reader? Did the argument flow logically through the essay body? Were paragraphs separated at appropriate points? Did the conclusion summaries the key points of argument and suggest the significance of the argument/findings? 4. Conformity to correct referencing/citation guidelines. Did the student use a relevant citation style/system in the essay? (i.e. Chicago/Harvard in-text citation style; Cambridge footnote style). Is the citation style used consistently? (I.e. no ‘mixing & matching’). Were direct quotes properly acknowledged? (Use ‘quotation marks’ and citation). Did the student adequately acknowledge passages in which other authors’ words and/or ideas were paraphrased? (Provide citation). Was a reference list provided at end of essay (only listing works actually cited)? Were in-text citations/footnotes and the reference list correctly formatted?
5. Presentation and communication. Was the essay clearly communicated to the reader? The language/expression should be formal for this academic essay. Were spelling and grammatical errors noted in the work? Was the essay presented correctly? (12pt font, double-spaced, 3cm margins).