Description
Choose 6 relevant academic texts and write one entry for each. Each entry should give a critical exploration of that text. Aim for breadth and depth of reading across the six texts.
Each entry should also:
– Start with its full reference (Harvard style)
– Be approximately 500 words long
– Focus on appropriate text (e.g peer reviewed journal articles, academic texts, formal reports)
– Provide a critical exploration of the text
– Be precise, self contained and informative
– Show skills of critical appraisal, e.g ability to: summarise its content, analyse the central concepts and arguments of material, relate it to other literature, provide a concise evaluation of its relevance and usefulness.
Conclusion (approx 500 words):
– Draw on the key messages from the literature, including limitations and opportunities.
– Consider the links and differences between the texts.
– Discuss the implications of the literature.
– Provide suggestions and possible recommendations for further reading/research.
– Reflect on the value of this research/study essay.
