Peace and harmony between all nations of the world Assignment | Get Homework Help

You are required to write a discursive essay for an academic audience in response to one of these titles.

1.    How far do you agree that globalisation will ultimately lead to greater peace and harmony between all nations of the world?

2.    To what extent is globalisation responsible for the rise in nationalism and terrorist violence?

3.    How far is globalisation responsible for perpetuating global poverty?

Word counts for each paragraph / section are approximate and for guidance only. At the planning stage, check your

essay structure with your teacher.

Introduction: Introduce the topic and state the main thesis of your argument – approx. 200 words

Paragraph 2: One reason/argument in support of your thesis – approx.250 words

Paragraph 3: A counterargument against your first reason – approx. 200 words

Paragraph 4: A refutation responding to the counterargument above – approx. 150 words

Paragraph 5: A second reason/argument in support of your thesis – approx.250 words

Paragraph 6: A counterargument against your second reason – approx. 200 words

Paragraph 7: A refutation responding to the counterargument above – approx. 150 words

*Paragraph 8: A third reason/argument in support of your thesis – approx. 250 words

*Paragraph 9: A counterargument against your third reason – approx. 200 words

*Paragraph 10: A refutation responding to the counterargument above – approx. 150 words

Paragraph 11: Conclusion – approx. 100 words Reference list (not included in the word count)

* Please note that paragraphs 8-10 are optional; the required word count remains the same regardless of the number of paragraphs in your essay.

In support of this task, Week 7 will provide advice on using academic articles and correctly referencing. In Weeks 8 and 9, there will be an opportunity to work with your tutor during the Effective Essay Writing Workshops. These sessions will mainly give an opportunity for you to develop and revise draft essays, on the given topic area.

You should aim to include a minimum of eight academic sources, which should be sources either from the University library website or Google Scholar. Penalties may be applied if inappropriate sources are used.

2000 words± 10%

·         To provide students with an introductory overview of key 21st century global issues and events and encourage them to critically evaluate their impact

·         To develop students’ skills in selecting appropriate sources and utilising them to construct an informed narrative or argument relating to contemporary issues

·         To provide students with opportunities to develop skills in discussion, debate and writing in English about contemporary issues

·         Double-spaced/1.5 with standard document margins

·         Appropriate header § Numbered pages

·         Include a title page with the following information:

o   Module Code (e.g. FC110)

o   Class/Group (e.g. Group A)

o   Module Title (e.g. Critical Reading, Writing & Reasoning for HE)

o   Assessment Type (e.g. Critical Evaluation)

o   Article Title and Author(s)

o   Module Tutor Name

o   Student ID Number

o   Date of Submission

o   Word count

·         Use Harvard APA referencing conventions

You must submit an electronic copy of your assessment to Turnitin as a Microsoft Word Document or PDF before the deadline given to you by your teacher. Assessments submitted after the submission deadline may incur penalties or may not be accepted.

·         Task achievement & content 60%

·         Structure 10%

·         Support 20%

·         Clarity of communication 10%

Your overall mark will be calculated as the weighted average of the four and will be reported as a percentage.