Analytical Skills

E‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍ssays are assessed using three criteria. Analytical Skills: The marks will depend on students’ grasp of academic literature related to their topic and how well: – the student can articulate an analytical framework, – the student applies the analytical framework to a chosen topic – how well the student can articulate a thesis statement that is substantiated through a critical analysis. 2. Integration of Academic Material: For your analysis you should consider the academic material as your analytical helpers. You can pick the academic material that is most helpful to analyze your topic and that supports your argument. Use this material to develop a clear thesis statement and to document your evidence in support of your argument. 3. Organization and Writing Skills: Your essay should have an introduction. An introduction includes a paragraph introducing the topic or problem with an articulation of a central thesis. The bo‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍dy of your paper should include a critical investigation of a topic of your choice. The conclusion should be a summary of your findings and can include questions or concerns arising from your investigation. Your writing should be clear, with correct grammar and sentence structure. Your language should be precise. Your argument should be concise, coherent and logical. The essay should be between 12-15pp. (not including cover page and bibliography), double spaced, 12pt. font, with margins, page numbers, typed and stapled. Students are expected to consistently use APA reference style I will upload all the sources you need as well as the essay proposal I did earlier this year which should help you with the substance of the essay. The proposal I will upload shows me answering the proposal questions which relate to the final essay that you will complete. There is also a preliminary thesis in the Propsal doc that may he‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‍‍‌‍‍lp.