For Individual Writing Assignment: Essay #3, you are expected to prepare a properly structured
paper of 1,700-2,000 words that critically evaluates the following question and, where necessary,
provide documented evidence to support the critique.1. Does the Prime Minister of Canada have too much, or too little, power and authority? Thesis

2013; Clearly stated, creative, original and insightful

2013; Presents a Point of View (POV) based on a critical analysis of factual evidence and
relevant theory
Background and Course Content

2013; Contains relevant background information

2013; Draws upon course text and lecture material
Research, Supporting Data and Analysis

2013; Refers to a full range of relevant current resources (course materials, external sources),
and other research

2013; Uses relevant data, analyses and conclusions

2013; Includes a critical analysis of the sources used
Conclusions

2013; Are clear, creative, and insightful

2013; Contain a clear, cogent reiteration of and support for the central points of the thesis
Writing Style and Essay Structure

2013; Essay is very well organized

2013; Central ideas are presented very clearly, cogently, and effectively

2013; There is critical analysis and integration of ideas throughout the paper
Grammar and Mechanics

2013; Inclusive of a separate title page

2013; Minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors

2013; Type-written

2013; Single-spaced

2013; 12-pt Arial font- One-inch wide margins on all four sides- Written in MS-Word