Critically discuss the future of environmental diplomacy in light of scholarly scepticism, continuous environmental degradation, and containment of pandemics like covid 19
i already have all the sources needed, my thesis statment and my rearch outline. you can follow the annotated bibliography for the research information as it is approved by my professor. and please all sources i sent.
the research should be professional and kindly follow the rubric.
could you please send me a draft on november 2 before 12pm. (i just want my professor to check it next class)
Genocide/Crimes against humanity event research essay.
Group/Topic: LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) Uganda
examines a person, place, event, phenomenon, or other types of subject of analysis in order to extrapolate key themes and results that help predict future trends, illuminate previously hidden issues that can be applied to practice, and/or provide a means for understanding an important research problem with greater clarity. A case study research paper usually examines a single subject of analysis, but case study papers can also be designed as a comparative investigation that shows relationships between two or more subjects. The methods used to study a case can rest within a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method investigative paradigm.”
For more information and steps, see https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/assignments/casestudy
I’m looking for an essay with a word count of around 2000 words, answering a question “Australia’s foreign policy is fundamentally driven by domestic politics.” The essay should include a range of high quality academic sources and an overview of the question in the schools of International Relations (neoclassical realism, two-level games, liberalism and constructivism), as well as case studies in Australian context.
Facts (some issues you may be exploring have long, complicated histories. Please keep it as succinct as possible) (1-2 pages)
Rules -discuss the statute, treaties, court cases that your paper is focusing on
Application -apply the rule on the facts presented, for exampe: arguments made by various sides, compare / contrast, discuss the various ways the issue can be resolved (Rule and Application -3-5 pages)
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I am attaching a 2 page paper. I Need 2 more pages written, that is the assignment.
I currently have references. I need at least 2 more added with the files attached.
I will add instructions to the essay
Instructions
You will need to formulate an argument that significantly focuses and refines one of these topics. You do not need to answer all the questions presented with each topic, or accept the premises of any of the questions. If you would like to write on a different topic, please clear it with me first. Demonstrate your engagement with the readings by including many citations, using an in-text citation style of your choice. Please use short quotations of one or two sentences at a maximum.
TOPIC
How Does State Sovereignty Shape International Law – and for Good or Ill?
How does sovereignty affect international law – and is that effect generally positive or negative? (Define “positive” and “negative” however you like.) Write an essay that addresses this topic by drawing on the assigned readings (and podcast), and legal instruments we have examined.
This document is somone’s Literature Review (based on themes, not paper summaries). Please kindly:
1. Read about what makes a good THEMATIC literature review – (I found this link that might help.. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/literature-reviews/)
2. Write a ONE page constructive comments on how the writer could have done better and ideas for the author.
Please send me a draft then I will review for further clarification.
Assignment purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for you to explore the way an artefact of popular culture treats a political issue. There is great flexibility. You could, for example, explore the way Apocalypse Now critiques war, or the dynamics of colonisation in Avatar, or what NWA’s ‘Fuck the Police’ says about race relations in the USA in the late 1980s.
Assignment guidelines
1) Select an artefact of popular culture that explores a political issue. Do not select the same artefact and issue as your first assignment.
2) Explain and critique how the artefact treats the political issue. Specifically: what is the artefact ‘saying’ (whether this be intentional or not), and what is your assessment of what the artefact is saying?
In your response, you can consider a variety of ways that meaning is created. For instance:
If you choose a movie, you can consider plot, dialogue, themes, key scenes, camera techniques, editing, casting, costumes, setting, music, and so on.
If you choose a song or album you can consider lyrics, visuals (the music video, a live performance, an album cover), the relationship between the lyrics and visuals, various musical techniques (if you feel confident here), the context in which the song appeared, the context of a performance (if relevant) and so on.
3) Consider the political effect. Does the artefact reinforce the status quo or push for change (or possibly do something else)? Also consider the extent to which the artefact has had a political impact.
Additional information
The word limit is 2000 words. This includes quotations, but not footnotes or your reference list. You can go over or under the word count by around 10%. But don’t agonise over this (i.e. don’t email us).
Include at least 12 sources, 6 of which must be academic (drawn from academic journals or books).
A tip for using sources: There might not be much written about your chosen artefact, especially if it is a recent moving or song. However, there is a lot of general material about pop culture and politics, and also about topics such as science fiction, gender, colonisation, etc. So one thing you can do is relate a more general discussion to your chosen artefact. Having said this, you’ll make your life much easier if you pick an artefact about which quite a bit has been written.
Writing advice
Structure
Introduction
– Introduce your subject: your artefact and the political issue
– Mention why the artefact and the issue are significant
– Present your thesis. Your thesis should identify the perspective or ‘angle’ of your chosen artefact, mention your general critique of it, and say something about the political effect of the artefact. (Note that this thesis is more complex than a standard thesis which typically presents your general response to a question.)
– Provide an outline of the points you will move through
Body
There is flexibility in how the body is structured. But whatever you do, the aim is to make a series of distinct points – one point per paragraph – that work together to support your thesis. Ensure that the point you are making in each paragraph is made clear in the topic sentence of the paragraph.
A good approach (although not the only approach), is to explore several different ‘whats’ (as in ‘what is being represented or said’). Most examples of popular culture will be complex in nature, so it is a good idea to explore this complexity. For example, Rick and Morty has a lot to say about risk; on the one hand, it champions risk, but on the other hand, it demonstrates the damage that can be caused not just to a person but to a family when a person embraces risk.
Conclusion
You do not need a long conclusion. Focus on summarising your main points and restating your thesis.
Layout
Use 1.5 or double line spacing
Use 11 or 12 pt font size
Include page numbers
Indent paragraphs (press ‘tab’)
Avoid borders and other decorations
If you use materials from the assigned readings (either a direct quote or not) include the author’s name and a page number (M&M page 3) or insert a footnote with the page number. When you include materials from the lectures you need to include a reference as well. A paragraph should have multiple references in it. For example:
During the Cold War there were various proxy wars instead of direct fighting between the two superpowers. Proxy wars refer to a “conflict in which one state confronts a main rival via third parties rather than confronting the main adversary directly” (Bova, 52). Various proxy wars occurred including the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Proxy wars were one of the main sources of conflict during the Cold War; however, another major conflict surfaced—known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Cuban Missile Crisis is a key event in understanding the Cold War since it was the closest that the US and Soviets came to confrontation (Flanagan Chapter 2 Lecture). Thus, international relations truly became global with the events that made up the Cold War. (M&M, 46). Eventually the Soviet Union dissolved and resulted in the creation of new states and democratic
No outside research is required for this assignment. You should demonstrate that you read the textbook and understood the readings. If you use materials not assigned in the class, you must include a full and complete reference. Any papers found to be plagiarized with receive a zero. Please refer to the writing guidelines posted to Canvas for additional information.
Your exam should be at least two single spaced pages. You are free to write more, but your paper should not be more than three pages. Given the fact that these are essay exams, if you submit merely a paragraph as an answer to an essay question you are probably not including enough information to receive full credit.
Answer two of the following three essay questions. (Each essay is worth 50 points)[1]
Why do states go to war? Based on the materials presented in Chapter 6, what motivates states go to war? Explain four distinct motivations why states go to war. Are these legitimate reasons to go to war? (Why or why not?) WMD brings additional difficulties to the context of wars. Why are WMD a major problem in international relations? When have WMD been used? Explain two examples of when WMDs have been used in international relations. Based on the discussion of Chapter 6, what are the concerns with each form of WMD? Are there ways to address the problem of WMD in international relations? Explain your
What are the levels of analysis? What is the purpose of the levels of analysis? (Be sure to fully explain each level of analysis in your answer.) Which level of analysis is emphasized by realism? Which level is emphasized by liberalism? How can the levels of analysis help us to understand why the Soviet Union dissolved and the Cold War ended? Is one level more relevant to explaining the end of the Cold War? (Your answer should be based on materials presented in the textbook and from class lectures.)
Why are states considered to be important in global politics? What actions can a state engage in that are unavailable to other actors in international relations? How do states interact with other states in global politics? What are the three biggest challenges facing states in contemporary times? Is one, more of a global concern than the others? (Your answer should be based on materials presented in the textbook and from class lectures.)
Issue Assesment Papers
The point of this paper is to take the information you have learned on a particular topic and use it to evaluate the public debate, or at least part of that debate. You need to take one of the specific issues we have covered in the current unit, and explain the important background information about that topic. Then do some research and find out what some politician has to say about that issue. (You can take one of the Presidential candidates or one of the candidates for Senate or House of Representatives.) What is their stand on the issue? What policies or actions do they suggest. What objections do they have to the opposition’s policies?
Once you have researched the politician, you need to evaluate their position in regards to what we have discussed about that issue. Using material from lecture and the text, examine what they have to say. Are they more or less on track? Have they addressed the real issues and causes of the problem? Are they overlooking key facts? Are they blathering on with no idea of what is really going on? How solid is their thinking?
So, your goal is to show me how well you understand the topic, by evaluating a political figure’s thoughts and proposals.
Important Note: There are 2 things you are not trying to do:
1. You are not discussing whether or not you agree with this politician, nor trying to convince me to agree with them (or with you). The point is to see if they know what they are talking about. You can disagree with someone’s policy ideas while still acknowledging that they have done their homework and know the issue. And, conversely, just because you like someone’s ideas does not mean you should accept them without question.
2. You are not predicting whether a proposal or policy will work or not, nor what effect it will have. You are simply concerned with whether it takes the background facts into account. You do not need to read the future, just the present.
Remember to document sources of information. All information about the politician’s ideas must be documented, with appropriate citations. All background information from lecture or text should also be documented. And yes, proper spelling and grammar are required.
To sum up, your task is:
1. Describe a political figure’s stance on the issue.
2. Describe the background information (class info) on the issue.
3. Use the background information to evaluate the politician’s ideas.
Suggested length – good papers are usually 6-8 pages long. Length, however is not as important as doing all three tasks. Check below for what counts as a good paper.
Here are the guidelines I will use in grading your paper. 20 points total:
Background information – 6 points
6-all relevant information is included. Draws from lecture and (where relevant) text book
4- has basic information – missing details, overlooks parts,
2 – has some of the information, but missing important ideas or data. Not enough info to make their case
0-no material from lecture/text included
Summary of politician’s stance – 6 points
6-all relevant information is included. Good, thorough summary of all aspects
4- has basic information – missing details, overlooks parts,
2 – has some of the information, but missing important parts or propsals. Not enough info to make their case
0-no material about politician’s stance included
Evaluation – combining the two – 6 points
6-a thorough evaluation of proposal. Can cite specific ways in which proposal does or does not take facts into account.
4- has a general sense of how well proposal fits case – missing details, overlooks parts,
2 – has some evaluation, but missing important ideas or data. Not enough info to make their case
0-does not evaluate
Mechanics of the paper (grammar, spelling, organization) – 2 points
2- well organized paper with fewer than 5 errors
1-5-10 errors
0-more than 10 errors, poorly organized
