BSP5003 Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy
Essay 1 (Part 1) – Marking Criteria
Which of the three major theoretical perspectives on International Political Economy (IPE) – i.e. liberalism, mercantilism, and structuralism – best explains the emergence, development and consequences of the major IPE issues in the world today, and why?
(1,000 words)
1. Critical Review of a Body of Knowledge (Wider Reading and Criticisms) | Criteria | Achievement* | | A | B | C | D | E | * -------------------------------------------------
Does this work use key readings relevant to the subject – sources may include books, journals and the University’s electronic resources with limited reference to internet sources? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * -------------------------------------------------
Does the literature on the three major perspectives on IPE include up-to-date material?------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * -------------------------------------------------
Does the discussion of the three major perspectives on IPE examine more than one point of view? | -------------------------------------------------
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Does the work identify and explain the variety of theories/perspectives on the subject, demonstrating strengths and weaknesses and identifying where they contradict or agree with each other?------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * -------------------------------------------------
Does the work indicate what appears to be an agreed position on the subject, or, alternatively, indicate the how views differ?------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
* Tick (); A = highest, E = lowest achievement.
* 2. Critical Analysis | Criteria | Achievement | | A | B | C | D | E | * Does the work focus on general issues regarding the three major perspectives on IPE? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * Does the work draw on concepts found in the literature and reflect on the three major perspectives on IPE in a country he/she is familiar with? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * Does the answer provide a deeper understanding that moves beyond simple description? | -------------------------------------------------
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------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * Does the work present findings/conclusions clearly and with reference to the earlier discussion? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
3. Presenting and Referencing the Data | Criteria | Achievement | | A | B | C | D | E | * Does the work present the arguments/facts/data in such a way that helps the reader understand the discussion? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * Does the work present the arguments/facts/data attractively but simply? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | * Does the work reference correctly using the Harvard style and always showing where others’ work is used? | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
If you were required to grade this work overall, how would you do so and why?
If you were required to grade this work overall, how would you do so and why?
Development Analysis
Use the table below to identify strengths, weaknesses and future actions that will enable the author to produce an improved piece of work at the end.
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