ESSAY QUESTIONS
Please choose one.
Due Date: Wednesday25th September
What do you understand by the term “financialisation”? Evaluate the evidence that supports this phenomenon. Discuss some of the neoliberal policies, which supported the emergence of financialisation over the past 2-3 decades.
Assessment 2: Essay (30%)
Overview
Choose one essay topic from the four questions posted on vUWS. The essay should take on board the discussion during the tutorial and provide a high standard interrogation of the essay question, demonstrating wide research and clear and coherent organisation. The essay is due in lecture Week 10 (week beginning 30 September) after the mid-semester break. Please hand in the essay during the tutorial. The essay will be returned in class with comments and feedback no later than two weeks after it is submitted. The word limit is 2,000. Ensure that the Essay assignment cover sheet is completed. The essay marking guide sets out the criteria on which the essay will be marked. The essay marking guide should constitute the last page of the essay assignment.
Marking criteria and standards
The essay will be marked according to the extent to which they meet best practice for the criteria below.
ESSAY MARKING CRITERIA
MARKS
1.
Introduction
Addresses and/or interprets the question; sets out the structure by which the essay will answer the question.
2
2.
Core
Demonstrates a clear, coherent and logical structure to the argument of the paper which is well expressed.
4
3.
Conclusion
Provides a clear statement indicating what the student believes are the most significant points to be made with regard to the question.
2
4.
Research sources
Demonstrates extensive research via reference to a wide range of quality readings and references.
2
5.
Content
Addresses all key issues relevant to the essay question.
4
6.
Critical analysis
Critically examines the various views on the topic.
4
7.
Evidence/ examples
Uses empirical evidence…