PAIS Warwick Exam Essay structure PDF

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Essay Structure: INTRO - Answer to question: - How I’m going to prove case - Define terms clearly MAIN BODY -Detailed, accurate knowledge -Critically analyse the problem -Opinion of secondary authors CONCLUSION -Summarise arguments made in the essay -Repeat thesis in Intro: Has been proven Clear, accurate definitions of any important terms – An argument • This should be based on detailed, accurate knowledge of the subject, and contain good critical analysis and evaluation of the problem at the heart of the essay question, and of the opinions given by secondary authors. It must be your argument, even if relying on the work of secondary sources. It must be clearly signposted to the reader – in particular, when introducing objections, it is worth making it clear from the outset whether you agree with them or not. – A conclusion which: • a) follows from the argument of the essay • b) says the same thing as you promised in the introduction....