GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS RELATIONS

Due date – 12PM EST, 16/08/2012 Length: 1500 words Answers can use examples from any country to illustrate a concept or argument, provided the examples are relevant. Government is more rather than less important in an era of globalisation. Do you agree? Discuss in relation to specific countries and issues in your answer, and provide a theoretical framework. • Pages are numbered. • References cited in the text conform to the APA reference style. If a reference is taken from a particular page, or pages, within the article or book, then the page number(s) must be included. The format should include the author, date of publication, and page number • When words are taken directly from other sources (books, articles and web sites) and reproduced in an essay/submission quotation marks must be used. • A reference list is included and the entries are in alphabetical order by author. • The assignment has been proof read. • 12 references for each topic • APA system for both assignments • Develop an argument based on what you have read and your own judgment • Outline your argument clearly in the introduction • In body of the essay, provide points and make a case to support your argument • Conclude by stating what the essay has shown, and by offering some observations You should note that where an essay is incorrectly or insufficiently referenced according to standard styles, it may be penalised or returned without marking. Example essay will be provided on request Marking Criteria RESEARCH Extensive scholarly resources …./5 CONSTRUCTION Logical essay form and structure …/3 FOCUS ON QUESTION Question answered in detail …/5 ARGUMENT Argument advanced persuasively …/7 ANALYSIS Issues analysed and linked to theory …/7 ORIGINALITY Creative approach adopted …/3 WRITING STYLE Few technical errors Sound language and expression Advanced academic writing style …/5 REFERENCING Consistent with APA style Intext citations flawless List of references well done .../5 …./40