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At the beginning of the term, you chose a policy research and analysis topic that is relevant to Canada and submitted a proposal

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At the beginning of the term, you chose a policy research and analysis topic that is relevant to Canada and submitted a proposal. Throughout the term, you are required to work individually and/or in discussion with other students on the project. 

Assignment:

You are required to produce a term paper in no less than 2,500 words on the topic chosen, presenting your analysis and results of the research in approximately 5-10 pages, 1.15 spaced. 

 

The term paper should be submitted in cuLearn under the “Tests, exams and term papers” Tab in the entry “Final term paper” no later than the due date and time indicated above. NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

Evaluation:

The term paper accounts for 40% of the course total and will be marked based on the following scheme:

	Mark
Understanding and Knowledge of the Subject - Research Question is Clear
Clear Hypothesis Literature Review Contribution to the Literature	30   (A)
Clarity of the Explanation
Presentation Language	20   (B)
Depth and Methods of the Analysis
Description of Method Implementation of Model (Variable Sources, Data, Transformations, …)  - Robustness Analysis	30   (C)
Structure and Reasoning Results  - Interpretation of Regression Output or Other Data
Conclusion Possible Extensions  Limitations	20   (D)
TOTAL	100