Instructions: You are required to answer one of the following questions. limit your response to 1300 words (no more). Points will be deducted for going over the word limit and for formatting. Note that this assignment is an individual assignment, so there must not be any discussion or collaboration between students. If you have any questions, please direct them to the instructor for a timely response.
Students should also refer to at least three sources that were not provided in the course reading, in order to provide a more robust response to the question. References made to open-source websites such as WIKIPEDIA, blogs or like resources will NOT be given credit, nor references to forums in the course, instructor presentations or other postings by students. In other words, these kinds of references are not to be used for this exam. Where applicable, be sure to use concrete examples in your answer.
Ensure that you provide appropriate references, including page numbers, to APA standards for material where ideas are referenced or short quotations are used.
Submit your paper in Word format to Moodle for marking. Also please ensure that your paper has been successfully uploaded as you are responsible for its submission before the due date.
Answer the following question.
1. Identify opportunities, highlighting both challenges and benefits, to incorporate more aspects of indigenous law into Canada’s legal system. You may bring some comparative examples to support your argument.
Marking criteria/guide
CONTENT
The essay has a clear thesis statement and well-supported thesis. The central idea is developed in the essay through well-chosen, appropriate, concrete details that show depth of understanding. Generalizations are avoided and assertions are defended. The essay is written in a style and tone appropriate to the audience, topic and purpose.
ORGANIZATION
The essay is organized and well structured (there is a beginning, a body, and a conclusion). It exhibits a clear strategy for persuasion and pattern of development (chronological order, comparison/contrast, etc.). The organization works with the thesis so that the thesis and the organization contribute to serving the purpose of the essay. Essay does not digress from central point.
RESEARCH AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Research selected is relevant to the argument, is presented accurately and completely –implications are all clearly presented; relationship between research and theory is clearly articulated and accurate. Student skillfully evaluates information gathered and can analyze strengths and weaknesses of competing claims. Student show a clear understanding of the concepts studied.
REFERENCES, BIBLIOGRAPHY
Consistently follows appropriate citation style and lists a sufficient amount of relevant sources (academic and non-academic). Does not refer to the study guide/Canvas content as a source.
FORMATTING AND ENGLISH
Clear writing style, with sound spelling and respect of grammatical and essay writing rules. Applies required formatting.
WORD LIMIT (Points will be deducted for going over the word limit)
Over the word limit.
