You are to submit a 4-5-page essay based on the following:
Topic: Given the relationship between the political process and issues concerning social work, where do you believe true power lies in a representative democracy? Concentrated in the hands of a few politicians or widely dispersed amongst voting citizens?
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this assignment you will be able to:
● Define what true power is.
● Define what is a representative democracy.
● Identify power relationships in a representative democracy.
● Determine how the political process aids or impinges on addressing social issues
● Think critically about concepts such as power and the common good, as they
relate to a representative democratic government.
Essay Format:
Introduction (3%): clearly lay out the scope of the paper: what the paper will address.
Body (11%): clearly address all of the required pieces of the topic (which are laid out in the introduction). Marks are deducted for missed components of your topic.
• All required components are addressed
• All details required are provided
• Information presented indicates comprehensive research
• Information presented in a sequential manner that shows your understanding of the topic.
Summary/Conclusion (2%): clearly summarizes in about two paragraphs, the achievement of the scope of the paper as laid out in the introduction
Succinctly lays out key accomplishments of the paper as required for the assignment
REQUIREMENTS
• Meets the required length of 4-5 full pages (remember to number your pages) 12 point font, Times New Roman, 1” margins
• Research data is properly referenced in the paper using embedded citations along with a reference page (APA).
• Include a proper introduction paragraph with a thesis statement along with the corresponding conclusion paragraph
• Spelling and grammar checked
• Proper paragraphing. Choose your words carefully as they may have unique meanings in this profession. Ensure your ideas are properly sequenced.
• Proper references of at least 5 sources (academic and reputable sources e.g. texts, professional journals, government websites. Minimal web citations particularly of non-scholarly works). The course textbook may be utilized as one source, but not the complete source for your paper.
