Essay introduction

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• Leerjaar 4

Global Perspectives

Essay introduction

Component 2

Components

AS level
Written examination
Essay

Team project

A level
Research report

Let's get started!

Look at the following themes and subthemes (again).

1. Pick the three you're most interested in. Write down which ones you picked and why you did so (in the next slide).

2. Next week  you will make a choice and find suitable sources

Perspectives

Pick the three themes you're most interested in. Write down which ones you picked and why you did so (in this slide).

The plural of anecdote is not evidence

Assignment

1. Choose three themes and explain why you are interested in them to your group.

2. Then, based on their feedback/questions, choose one theme and research it. 

3. Find (academic) sources which you can critically assess.

Keep track of your work in a (Word) document on your iPad.

What´s your topic and (if already clear) what are your main arguments or even preliminary Thesis Statement?

Next week (Tuesday 18 June)

Present your findings so far to the class. 

Include:

1. Topic / Research question

2. What perspectives will you discuss

3. What sources will you use 

(give some examples and tell/show what they contain/contend/argue)

4. Any preliminary conclusions that you might come up with

Do use a visual aid!!!