All assignments must be submitted
\nonline through the link on Moodle, by 11:55pm on the night of Thursday, November 21st. Please refer to
\nthe course outline for information on late penalties.
\nGeneral instructions
\nIn this research paper you need to present a critical examination of a key issue in global politics. Choose a
\ntopic that you will enjoy and for which you have significant interest. You can use one of two approaches:
\n1. Using a theory to explain and better understand an empirical topic in global politics;
\n2. Using an empirical topic in global politics to explain the merits and limitations of a theory.
\nAlthough it is strongly recommended that you pick one of the theories covered in the first part of the
\ncourse, you can consider choosing one we did not discuss in the course. Please discuss this with your
\nT.A. or the instructor if that is something you are considering.
\nThe paper must be structured around a clear research question. The purpose of the paper is then to
\nidentify a thesis that provides an answer to this question, and demonstrate the value of this thesis through
\nan argumentative demonstration. A strong structure is essential to a successful demonstration: make sure
\nthat the different elements of the demonstration are presented in a logical and coherent manner.
\nIn the introductory paragraph, state the question, and state your thesis concisely (you may also give an
\noverview of the various steps or aspects of your argumentation). Make sure you break up the main part of
\nyour paper into paragraphs and sections that cover different steps or aspects of your argumentation. In the
\nconclusion, summarize the most important results of your analysis (you can also point to the wider
\nimplications of the analysis).
\nTo test whether the different components of your demonstration are indeed arguments (i.e., that they
\nparticipate in answering the question), ask yourself if someone could disagree with you. Each argument
\nwill be more convincing if you anticipate potential criticisms from someone who might disagree with
\nyou. Make sure that the thesis you are trying to demonstrate is not too general. Format and content instructions
\n\u2022 The paper should be no more than 3,000 words (excluding footnotes, cover page and
\nbibliography); this limit of 3,000 words is an absolute maximum and will be strictly enforced;
\n\u2022 Your paper must include a cover page with your name, the course number and title, and the date;
\n\u2022 The paper must be double-spaced with a 11 or 12 point standard font;
\n\u2022 Make sure to use a professional citation style throughout, for example APA or Chicago. A list of
\nreferences (bibliography) must also be included at the end for all the sources that are referenced in
\nyour text (guide available on the Concordia Library website:
\nhttps:\/\/library.concordia.ca\/help\/citing\/index.php);
\n\u2022 Be concise: a longer description or discussion is not necessarily a better one;
\n\u2022 Be clear, use full sentences, and do not use abbreviated language without defining it; 7-10 sources <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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