<p>Your essay of 2700 words should include:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>an introduction that:</li><li>a body section that:</li><li>a conclusion that:</li><li>a reference list with a minimum of 12 references</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><p>Make sure you go through the rubric provided in order to address the criteria you will be assessed against.&nbsp;Feedback for the assessment will provide input on six key components: (1) Introduction; (2) Literature Review; (3) Data; (4) Discussion; (5) Conclusion; and (6) Referencing, writing and presentation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Introduction refers to the degree to which you have provided an overview/introduction to the topic. In particular, we will be looking for evidence of a logical outline and structure in your assessment, as well as a clear indication of the method and theoretical framework. A critical component of this assessment will be your ability to communicate the context around your chosen question. Remember that your introduction ‘sets the scene’ for the reader and needs to clearly detail what will follow.</li><li>Literature Review refers to the degree to which you have skilfully identified key sources and information. Similarly, you will be assessed on your ability to synthesise theoretical and empirical literature. The literature review should indicate that you are aware of who the ‘key players’ are in relation to your argument. If you were writing about the topic of ‘performativity’ for instance, then there would be an expectation that you would address the work of Judith Butler. It can sometimes be helpful to read an ‘Introduction’ textbook relative to your chosen topic, to ensure that you are using the key theorists in your chosen area.</li><li>Data refers to the degree to which you have drawn from secondary data in order to test or examine the relevant literature. This may include utilising government documents, annual reports or data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This type of data will be useful to utilise in your essay as it will complement the literature that you use to substantiate your arguments. It also demonstrates your ability to independently source for information and critically evaluate the literature.&nbsp;</li><li>Discussion refers to the degree to which you have critically used the literature to reflect on the limitations of the information used. This section will allow you to demonstrate your comprehension of the topic as well as give you the opportunity to show your creative thinking. The key to a successful discussion section is evidence-based ‘reflection’, which is where you will show your ability to interpret the research literature and effectively evaluate the topic you have been exploring. Are there perhaps creative solutions to the problem/s or issue/s you have been exploring? If there are, can you identify them? What improvements could be made to the ways in which sociologists have explored your specific problem or social issue?</li><li>Conclusion refers to the degree to which you have provided a summary of contents to your paper. It can be tempting to rush through the conclusion, but I would strongly encourage you to fight this impulse. The conclusion is where you can ‘sell’ the quality of your research and the depth of your insights. Importantly – though this is often neglected in conclusions, you should discuss the limitations of your paper. Perhaps you want to briefly mention what research literature was excluded from your essay, or briefly mention the limitations of the theoretical approaches that you used to evaluate your data. Then take some time to reflect on these limitations. What might future research look like? What research avenues might we want to explore after reading your persuasive arguments?</li><li>Referencing, writing and presentation refers to the quality of your work. For this assignment, you will need to have a <strong>minimum of 12 references</strong>. Drawing from high-quality research literature will be particularly important in your literature review section, as it will show your ability to identify, interpret and analyse academic research. Similarly, your ability to effectively signpost will be evaluated. Signposting is the process of developing a clear ‘topic sentence’ that captures the reader’s attention and clearly details what the paragraph structure/argument will entail. When signposting is done poorly, assignments can appear disorganised and underdeveloped. Take some time to read over your topic sentences to see if you have accurately captured what your paragraph will cover. You will also be assessed on spelling, punctuation and expression.</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p>