Project Exam (100 marks, 25%)
Introduction
The final assessment in this course is a project exam, a term paper on a matter of interest to you that has arisen from this course. You are encouraged to discuss your project idea with your Open Learning Faculty Member before starting work on your project exam.
Instructions
- Choose a topic with which you have some personal interest or connection. For instance, perhaps you belong to an anti-globalization group or have participated in social protest of some kind. You might live in a region of Canada that has been particularly affected by free trade decisions, or you may be among those who are concerned that important issues facing our communities appear to be outside the scope of our national politics. Perhaps you contribute to humanitarian relief in some part of the world and wonder why things never seem to get much better.
- Complete a 2000–2200 word term paper on your chosen topic. You will be expected to address your topic using the conceptual framework developed in the course, within a relevant sense of history, and drawing on empirical evidence or legal evidence as required.
If you have any questions about the assignment, consult your course Open Learning Faculty Member. When you have completed the assignment, submit it to your Open Learning Faculty Member for comments and evaluation.
Note
The project exam is a mandatory component of the course.
Recommended Approach
We recommend that you take an organic approach to building your research paper. Start writing before you start your literature research! Try to get your own voice on paper first, including the questions that you have in your mind. Then, research to explore your own thinking further, to learn what others think of the issue, and to find facts that support or refute your initial views. Answer the questions that were on your mind. Revise your draft as you go along. Keep each of your drafts (POLI 3991 Project draft 1, 2, 3, etc.). This helps you follow the evolution of your own thoughts.
Note
Keep in mind that regardless of the topic or research question you choose, you will need to develop a clear thesis and provide evidence from your research to support your argument (i.e., to defend your position). Consult for detailed guidance on writing research essays.
Possible Topic Ideas
If you don’t have a personal connection to a specific issue, or if you haven’t yet identified a particular issue of interest, here are some possible topic ideas and research questions for the project exam:
- Evaluate the effects of the World Bank, IMF and/or the WTO policies on three countries discussed in the course literature. How do multinational corporations use these three institutions to further their interests?
- Research the political or social effects of the World Bank or IMF on a particular nation.
- Research the questions of whether economic change over the past twenty years has reduced the gap between rich nations and poor nations.
- Clearly describe the problem of global governance. You may analyze in some depth one of the three agencies that this course covers to be able to describe this problem.
- Describe in some detail the political process surrounding one of the successes of civil society.
- Do you think media coverage has given citizens a good understanding of the “anti-globalization” movement?
- Is the problem of the current age one of globalization or of Americanization?
- Review one or more decisions made under the authority of NAFTA or the WTO, showing how these decisions affect Canadian democracy.
Criteria for Evaluating the Project Exam
Whether your Open Learning Faculty Member agrees with the thesis or the conclusions is not a criterion that will affect your grade, so feel free to express your views and opinions.
The following criteria will be used for evaluating the project exam:
Integration ( 15 marks)
- Provides a clear theoretical and conceptual framework
- Demonstrates understanding of concepts of social diversity
- Understandable to an interdisciplinary audience
Creativity ( 15 marks)
- Illustrates a unique voice of the author
- Offers insight about a significant issue
- Shows risk in thought
Argument ( 15 marks)
- Convincing and well supported argument
- Good, convincing support for all ideas
- Reasoning is explained clearly and includes specific references
- Awareness of other interpretations and comparison with yours
- Realistic vision of the future
Theme/Thesis ( 15 marks)
- Topic/thesis/theme clearly stated
- Includes all relevant ideas and considerations
- Appropriate sources accurately cited
Organization ( 15 marks)
- Thread of argument builds throughout paper
- Arrangement of points and evidence is effective
- No rambling or repetition
- Points are given weighting relevant to importance to the thesis or theme
Writing Style and Format ( 25 marks)
- Clear, concise writing that is easily followed
- Correct sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- References properly and consistently cited and recorded using APA style
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