Assessment 3 – “Annotated Bibliography and Final Essay”
Assignment Part 1: Annotated Bibliography for Research Essay (5%)
Instructions:
1. Choose a topic for your final assignment.
You may choose any essay topics that is relevant to the themes we have studied in class.
Make sure your topic is specific and clear.
Example topics might be
• “The idea of revenge and the legal themes in Five Deadly Venoms”
• “Challenges in the languages of the law in Hong Kong”
• “Legal messages for children in Mo Willem’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”
Your topic must be discussed with your tutor prior to beginning your research!
2. Research and gather information: Use reliable sources such as academic journals, books and book chapters, legal cases, government websites, and other credible sources to gather information on your topic. Try to find at least 5–6 sources in total.
3. Select some sources: Choose 4 sources related to your essay topic, including at least 3 academic sources: journal articles/books/book chapters/legal cases.
4. Write annotations: Write a brief annotation (50-80 words) for each of your 4 sources. You should summarize the main argument and its relevance to your essay topic.
5. Proper citation: Properly cite all sources in your annotated bibliography using the citation style. that you will use in your final essay.
Example ofentry:
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Wormald, Patrick. "Archbishop Wulfstan and the Holiness of Society." In Legal Culture in the Early Medieval West: Law as Text, Image and Experience, 225—52. London: Hambledon Press, 1999.
Wormald examines Archbishop Wulfstan’s legal and homiletic writings as part of a broader vision of a
divinely ordered society. He argues that Wulfstan’s legal thought was deeply infused with ecclesiastical ideals, positioning law as a tool not only for governance but for the moral and spiritual discipline of the realm. This is relevant to my argument that religious and legal concerns were often linked in the early medieval period.
[70 words]
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6. Submit the final version via Moodle.
Due: Sunday, 6 April, 11.59pm
Assignment Part 2: Research Essay – 1400 words (25%)
In this assignment, you will research your chosen topic, and present your argument in the form of a 1400-word essay. You may choose any topic that interests you from the topics we covered in the course. You should write your essay on the topic you developed in Part 1 of the assignment.
Here are some steps to help you complete the assignment.
1. Think about your topic as you research and gather information: Use reliable sources such as academic journals, legal cases, government websites, and other credible sources to gather information on your topic. It is recommended that you cite 5 or more sources for your final essay.
2. Develop a central claim: Your thesis statement should be clear, concise and arguable. It should state the main argument you will be making in your essay.
3. Write a draft: Write a draft of your essay that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. In the introduction, provide background information on your topic and state your thesis statement. In the body paragraphs, support your thesis statement with evidence from your sources. In the conclusion, summarize your main arguments and restate your thesis statement.
4. Revise and edit: Revise and edit your draft for clarity, coherence, and overall organization. Ensure that your arguments are well-supported and logically presented.
5. Proper citation: Properly cite all sources in your essay using the citation style that you have chosen (e.g. MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
6. Submit the final version: Submit the final version of your essay via Moodle.
Due: Sunday, 4 May, 11.59pm