Exploring different possible meanings of the term.docx
1. Exploring different possible meanings of the term “Third World”
The research essay is intended to help you develop skills in gathering and analysing
information for the purpose of answering a particular question on the themes we have
studied. The questions assigned tend to inquire either about the legacy of the past in the
present or about the global nature of the history we have studied. Much more than in the
previous assignment, the emphasis is on showing that you have gone beyond the required
reading and conducted independent scholarly research. Most of these sources should be
scholarly sources and you will be marked down if you are over-reliant on poor quality
internet sources.Demonstrate that you have consulted a wide range of mostly scholarly
materials as recommended by the reading list and/or seminar tutor Present a clear and
sophisticated argument which relates closely to the terms of the question Back up each
claim with detailed and relevant evidence taken from reputable sources Interrogate the key
terms in the question in order to develop a clearer argument e.g. Exploring different
possible meanings of the term “Third World”.
