Essay questions
“How are gamification and algorithms (compare the two) changing audience experiences?”
The essay needs to clearly address the essay question in the introduction and throughout the essay. The essay should also show your argument and develop a clear position on the essay question, but it is important that this point of few is clearly argued, illustrated with examples, and backed up by references and quotations.
The essay questions are designed to enable you to demonstrate your understanding of relevant critical ideas and theories that have been introduced in the Unity of Study. You are expected to show your understanding of key theories and the critical context of your topic through paraphrasing, referencing and quoting from key readings and then apply these ideas to specific examples or case studies.
You are also expected to show your independent research by finding additional relevant theoretical references to help support your own ideas and arguments. As a general guide, there should be at least five reference sources in your bibliography that go beyond the set readings. Some suggestions for further readings can be found at the end of this unit profile.
The audience for the essay is an ‘intelligent reader’ but one who is not necessarily an expert in the field, i.e. the typical academic essay audience. Hence students will need to explain key terms and theories, etc. and write in an academic but accessible manner.
Essay Criteria
1. An effective introduction and conclusion, presenting a clear argument/point of view in response to the essay question.
What are you saying/claiming?
What is your position or point of view?
What is significant about this topic?
Also what is the scope of the topic – what key areas are you writing about?
2. Research indicating wide reading of relevant literature.
This should include relevant course readings, as well as additional research needed to support your topic and argument.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant literature.
You need to show that you understand the material you are citing; introduce and explain this material; apply it to your examples. Critically discuss and evaluate it.
4. A logical, well-developed argument supported by evidence and sound conclusions.
Evidence may include your own examples or references to research sources.
Use of original examples to illustrate your argument.
This allows you to demonstrate that you can apply general concepts to specific examples; make sure you give enough detail here to really explain your examples and why they’re significant.
6. Writing style, grammar and clarity of expression.
If possible, get someone else to read your work – does it make sense!
Correct referencing and acknowledgement of sources.
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