The topics of your essay must be based on any of the following:
• Poverty in Canada
• Rural Poverty and Micro credit in third world economies
• Sustainability and Environmental wellbeing
• Financial Crisis and Economic Crisis
• Multiplier and recession-fighting fiscal and monetary policies
The objective of the problems-based essay is to ensure that you have a good grasp on the issue on which you are writing. 20% of the mark will be based on the originality of your problems.
You must explicitly state the problem or problems at the start. On the first page, you should prepare "problem". Below the word "problem", you should set formal problem or problems so that it is clear to the reader what you will be arguing in your essay. The length of your problems should be a few sentences. The problems and answers must be related to the topics cited above. Make sure that the set of problems are unambiguously connected with each other and that your answers are consistent with your problems.
Following these problems, you should begin with the introduction following proper essay format.
Additionally, you should describe your problem(s)'s relevance/importance in developing your analysis. You may also want to highlight other new findings, alternative theories or policies that could have impacted your answers.
If applicable, describe why the answers can or cannot be given for the set of problems you have asked. You can provide research-findings from academic sources to support your arguments (proper citation required) and provide lessons or answers that can be learned from this research. You may also want to highlight other policies or shocks that could have impacted the answers.
ESSAY MARKING GUIDELINES:
? Clearly stated problems and answers
? Academic sources should be used.
o Wikipedia is not acceptable as an academic source.
? 5-7 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins
? Clear introduction, body and conclusion
o Sub-headings may be used to aid in the organization of your paper
? Include citations and bibliography in APA or MLA format (failure to do so will result in a mark of 0)