Our Previous Samples

Have UN Member States been consistent and effective in delivering the Responsibility to Protect? What changes are needed to achieve a more consistent and effective application? Discuss with reference to examples.

Does the creation of the International Criminal Court infringe upon state sovereignty and the rights of Member States to determine legal issues for themselves? Discuss with reference to examples.

What is the UN Global Compact? Assess the role of businesses and civil society in its development.

Was the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone a success or a failure? Discuss.

With reference to two UN Secretaries General, explain how they have contributed to upholding the values of the UN Charter.

What are the principal powers of the UN General Assembly and how do they differ from those of the UN Security Council?

Explain the main aims of the ‘1 for 7 Billion’ campaign and why it was set up.

Discuss three examples of how small states have made significant contributions to the work of the UN.

You are required to submit an independent study of not more than 10,000 words, addressing the following:

1. Independent Study Objectives:
   Explore your own area of interest in depth, define your research question, experience the process of producing knowledge, manage the project from beginning to end, and consolidate your communication, information-seeking, and intellectual skills.

2. Research Methodology and Learning Outcomes:
   Demonstrate familiarity with research methods, disciplinary theories, and scholarly approaches suited to your research question. Address the issues, problems, theoretical positions, political context, and possible solutions of concrete aspects of concern. Work autonomously and accountably under appropriate supervision, reflect on practice, and synthesise theory and practice.

3. Subject Knowledge and Skills:
   Show sustained and in-depth knowledge on your chosen topic, perform literature searches, accurately present data and reference appropriately, and demonstrate an understanding of research design, ethics, and methodology. Develop professional skills in written communication, independent working, critical thinking, IT, time management, project management, and meeting deadlines.

4. Assessment Submission Instructions:
   Submit your independent study before 4 pm on Thursday, 29th April 2021, via Turnitin on the Independent Study (Politics and International Relations) Blackboard site. If uncertain about your submission, contact the module coordinator.

5. Marking Criteria Overview:
   Understand the marking criteria, ranging from:

   • 70+ (First Class): Critical evaluation, innovative arguments, and substantiated conclusions.
   • 60-69 (Upper 2nd Class): Analytical approach, referencing key works, and strong arguments.
   • 50-59 (Lower 2nd Class): Descriptive with limited analysis and critical evaluation.
   • 40-49 (3rd Class): Mostly descriptive with weak argumentation.
   • 0-34 (Fail): Lacking academic content, structure, and proper referencing.

6. Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty:
   Familiarise yourself with the University of Lincoln’s plagiarism policy, which defines plagiarism as the unacknowledged use of another person's work. Understand that plagiarism is a serious offence, with penalties, and consult further information at www.plagiarism.org.

7. Support from Supervisors:
   Meet regularly with your allocated supervisor to receive guidance, feedback, and direction on where to seek relevant materials for your research.

Ensure that you follow all submission, formatting, and referencing guidelines, using Harvard referencing, as detailed in the module's Blackboard site.

Advise Maxwell Ltd on:

• Differences between floating and fixed charges
• How book debts will be charged
• The concept of priority of charges
• Registration requirements for the charge documentation and consequences of non-compliance (25 marks total)