Each assignment will consist of one essay. Essays will be graded on the basis of your narrative description and also on the strength of your argumentation. You will not be graded on which side of a controversial issue you take, but on how well you state your case, use examples, and cite material from the readings. Examples from the required readings are expected in your essays, but other relevant examples that you can find in your own research will strengthen your presentation.
Grading will also take into account good writing style and spelling.
You must write in complete, grammatical English sentences, organized into
well composed paragraphs. No outlines are allowed.