Explain the current Canadian political / government climate in relation to the role of the state

1.Explain the current Canadian political / government climate in relation to the role of the state.Word Count: Minimum:1,000 words; Maximum:1,200 words.

Students are to provide documented evidence in the form of at least sixthird party citations taken from text books, academic journals, government sources, the news media or other literature to support their work.

The word limit is inclusive of quotations and students should present their ideas thoughtfully and succinctly. The bibliography is notcounted as part of the word limit

Thesis
-Clearly stated, creative, original and insightful
-Presents a Point of View (POV) based on a critical analysis of factual evidence and relevant theory

Background and Course Content
-Contains relevant background information -Includes at least six third party citations -Draws upon course text and lecture material

Research, Supporting Data and Analysis
-Refers to a full range ofrelevant current resources (course materials, external sources), and other research
-Uses relevant data, analyses and conclusions
-Includes a critical analysis of the sources used
-Minimum and maximum word counts are respected

Conclusions
-Are clear, creative, and insightful
-Contain a clear, cogent reiteration of,and support for,the central points of the thesis

Writing Style and Essay Structure
-Essay is very well organized
-Central ideas are presented very clearly, cogently, and effectively -There is critical analysis and integration of ideas throughout the paper

Grammar and Mechanics -Inclusive of a separate title page

-Minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors -Type-written
-Single-spaced-
12-pt Arial font

-One-inch wide margins on all four sides -Written in MS-Word