Assignment Instructions/ Description
In this assignment, write a short (800-1000 word) essay which addresses the following:
QUESTION: What is the most significant security challenge facing the European Union and why?
You must address all aspects of the assigned question, take a clear position, and clearly explain supporting rationale.
INTRODUCTIONWriting an essay at the graduate level requires attention to detail in three key areas:1. Structure2. Format3. ReferencesThis paper addresses each of these areas in turn and provides a template for you to follow when completing graded assignments.
ESSAY STRUCTUREThe introduction briefly overviews the paper and is normally no more than 10% of theassignment’s allowable word count. In general, the introduction should address the following elements:• The research question or problem and a clear statement of purpose.• The thesis statement or main point of the essay.• An overview of the major themes/topics included in the essay.The body of the essay follows the introduction. It should provide a well-organized and well-developed analysis of the topic described. This requires thoughtful consideration of what majorthemes to include and is made more critical given the limited length of an assignment. Three orfour main points are sufficient and should afford the space to conduct an appropriate level of analysis. This analysis is accomplished through logical argument and evidence from supporting sources. Importantly, this is not a lengthy background or restatement of the positions of others. The analysis, and all that entails, is yours and will be graded in accordance with the rubric
provided in the course for the assignment. Background and the positions of others can bevaluable in support, but they must ultimately support the framework of analysis, not replace it.An over reliance on support material that detracts from your analysis may have a negative impact on your grade.After the body of the essay, you must provide a conclusion which includes a brief review of key points followed by a summary. It may also include formal conclusions, recommendations, or implications that result from your analysis, but it should not present new information orarguments. Like the introduction, the conclusion is normally no more than 10% of the assignment’s allowable word count.
ESSAY FORMATThe body of the paper may be organized in any manner required to answer the essayquestion. You may use headings to separate sections of your essay, but they are not requiredunless specified by the assignment instructions.In general, use the following formatting guidance:• 1” margins all around• Times New Roman, 12 point font• Cover page (unless specifically excepted in assignment instructions)• Abstract or executive summary (if specified)• Header containing your last name and course number• Footer containing a page number• Citations per the Global College Style Guide unless otherwise directed in your course.• Bibliography per the Global College Style Guide (if required)General conventions other than documentation citations (e.g., terms, abbreviations,grammar, punctuation, and mechanics) should be as presented in AU-1, AU Style and AuthorGuide, 2nd ed.Notes and bibliographic entries do not count towards word or page counts.
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