Theories of Difference and diversity ” CRITICAL ANALYSIS”

The Analytical Essay builds on and extends the work undertaken in the Scoping Paper (Assessment 2). It will demonstrate what you have learned, how your thinking has developed across the unit and how you have connected your learning to personal reflections or experiences. The Analytical Essay typically has three main components: Introduction, Body and Conclusion. In addition to these three main sections, careful selection of headings and sub­headings improves the structure and flow of the text. This suggested structure is a guideline only, and variations to this structure are acceptable depending on the form the Analytical Essay might take (as identified in the Scoping Paper). These components are therefore a guide to the content required rather than a structure that must be followed. 1) Introduction: The Introduction will incorporate the statement of topic, the rationale and an indication of the argument prepared for the scoping paper. After reading the introduction the reader should have a clear picture of the scope of the paper and its argument or purpose. 2) Body of the paper: In the body of the paper you will develop the review of the literature undertaken in the scoping paper. In this version of the paper you will extend the literature you have already reviewed through the addition of new references and elaboration of the issues, debates and complexities associated with your selected topic/focus. You should do more than describe these issues and debates, but develop your views about them through careful reflection, analysis and critique. You can use examples relevant to your topic (news reports, films, books, magazines, policies and other documents, and personal or professional experience) but again, make sure to include reflection, analysis and critique when discussing these examples. This section is evidence of your grasp of your topic, and of your capacity to work with theories of difference and diversity relevant to you topic. 3) Conclusion: Sum up your discussion and reiterate your key points and arguments. Clearly state how the theories you have worked with have informed your thinking. The conclusion should clearly re­state the key analytical points (arguments) developed in both the Introduction and in the Body of the paper. Depending on the form your Analytical Essay takes, you might like to include some recommendations for professional practice, policy development, social/political action or further inquiry.