International Affairs/Relations
• correct spelling and grammar
Format
• Overall presentation and writing style
• Correct spelling and grammar
• Introduction: Concise, relevant
• Clear thesis statement or question that guides the rest of the essay
• Research/Body of paper: Analysis and arguments, not just description of background/history
• Balanced arguments, i.e. consider from multiple angles and discuss arguments for and against your perspective
• Original research (not just from textbook but use the textbook and the library to find further sources)
• Academic book and article sources (that are not crap!)
• Conclusion: Repeat thesis statement, briefly discuss findings