Word-Count: 2500. Please read the content and understand the topic of the assignment clearly and follow the required guidelines and marking rubric to do this assignment. Please note the following: Required format: Essay (Around 2 500 words) The assignment is to comply with the University’s General Guide to Writing and Study Skills, General Guide to Referencing, and Assignment Layout and Appearance Guidelines. As this is a group assignment, each member of your group is awarded the same mark. Working in groups has its pros and cons. I am sure that you will hold constructive group discussions. In case of any disagreements, you will be able to resolve them in a reasonable way. There will be times when you may have to agree to disagree with each other.

Bases of assessment - Content - Identification of relevant issues. Research - Selection of relevant material. A demonstration of critical evaluation of the material. Expression of your viewpoint (and not a catalogue of quotes/ others’ ideas). Expression - clarity, style (formal and academic), coherence in writing, grammar, punctuation, spellings and sentence structure. A logical flow of argument at both the paragraph level and the overall text level. Use of supporting arguments. Use of literature to support the argument. Structure – Synopsis (Stated the topic, reflected main arguments and identified conclusions reached). Introduction (Provided background/contextual information; clearly introduced the essay topic; outlined the plan for addressing the topic). Discussion in appropriately linked sections and paragraphs. Conclusion (no new material; reiterated the main line of argument). Referencing procedure (within the text, and at the end of the text). Appropriately styled and punctuated bibliography. Overall Presentation – including cover page, line spacing, page numbering.