“The growth in internet use has affected cultures around the world, leading to a westernised, homogenous world culture.”

“The growth in internet use has affected cultures around the world, leading to a westernised, homogenous world culture.”
Using existing literature and data, critically evaluate this claim in relation to at least 2 of the following areas (or 2 areas approved by your tutor):
 Politics
 Business
 Youth culture  Language

This is an extended referenced essay writing task that requires you to demonstrate your ability to develop a
line of argument on a topic related to one of the topics covered in the Skills for Study 3 module.
In your essay, you should refer to a number of sources from the Skills for Study 3 Study Pack, but you MUST also refer to at least 5 other sources which you have found. You must ensure that the sources you use are academic and reliable, in particular ensure that Internet sources are accessed via a reputable academic database or an academic journal.
What you will be assessed on:
1. Establishing a clear purpose or thesis statement of your essay
2. Developing a line of argument, expanding and supporting the arguments with reasons and
relevant examples
3. Identifying and evaluating counter arguments, opinions or solutions
4. Writing in an evaluative rather than descriptive manner
5. The extent and depth of your research of independently found sources
6. Incorporating others’ work effectively by quoting, summarizing and paraphrasing viewpoints and
using in-text citations accurately
7. Compiling a complete, accurate, consistently referenced bibliography (standard Harvard system)
at the end of your essay.
8. The clarity of expression used in your writing, especially register and style.
Before you start writing your essay you MUST write a plan of the essay. The plan must be typed and printed. Your tutor will inform you when you should submit the plan. Your tutor will review the plan and give you feedback. It is essential that you analyse your tutor’s feedback and follow their instructions and suggestions when you write the essay.
Written Work Submission Guidelines
****Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a deduction of up to 5 marks****
The first page of your assignment must state the following:
 Module code and title (eg. FC005: Introduction to Social Sciences)
 Type of assignment (eg. portfolio essay / final report)
 Assignment question (eg. Critically evaluate….)
 Word Count
 Your tutor’s name
 Your Kaplan student number (not your name)
 Submission date
You must also do the following:
 Each page must have a header with the module code, module title and your student number
 All of the work must be word processed
 The line spacing must be 2 (double)
 The font type must be Arial
 The font size must be 12
 The pages must be numbered in the bottom right corner
 You must include a final reference list using the Harvard System which is outlined in the college
referencing guide. Please ask your tutor if you do not have a copy of this. Marks will be deducted if you fail to follow the written work submission guidelines.

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