– Write a referenced Discursive Research Essay: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of standardised testing as a tool for assessing student- Proper APA In-text citations and the References section are required. You will receive a failing grade if your essay has no in-text citations, or no references section- Three English sources should be cited in the essay. Only reliable English sources are accepted such as academic textbooks, journals, NGO\/Government reports. – Sources should be summarised or paraphrased as far as possible. Direct quotations should not exceed 10% of the total length of your essay. Discursive Essay Structure Introduction \u2022 Give background information on the topic \u2022 Say what the different positions are \u2022 Give an outline of how the essay is organised \u2022 Remain neutral and detached from the topic, i.e. be objective Body \u2022 Give at least 2 advantages \/ benefits with supporting evidence \u2022 Give at least 2 disadvantages \/ drawbacks with supporting evidence Conclusion \u2022 Summarise the different positions \u2022 Evaluate the significance of different positions \u2022 State your position on the topic – Write within 600 \u2013 700 words (including the title and all in-text citations)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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