Final\tEssay
\nStudents will select one of the topics provided by the professor. Students can only choose a topic
\nnot listed with permission from the instructor. Students are to examine the issue and identify
\nkey strengths and weaknesses or debates related to it, and provide a clear argument on the topic
\nor related to the debate. This follows the structure of Clapp, where she identifies what supporters
\nand critics say about the topic, or different perspectives on it.
\nThe essay should identify the topic and a brief overview of the key issues related to the topic and
\nmake a related argument based on your analysis of two or more perspectives on the issue. Your
\nargument does not have to be absolute!!! Your argument can be nuanced. For example \u201cUnder
\ncertain conditions, a green revolution would contribute to achieving greater food security in
\nAfrica\u201d OR \u201ceven though it may bring an increase in yields, the negative impacts of a green
\nrevolution suggest it is not best for African agriculture\u201d. These are instead of \u201cA green revolution
\nis [necessary] or [anathema] to addressing agriculture and food security in Africa\u201d. Nuance allows you to make an argument for or against something that considers the related
\nopportunities\/challenges (strengths or weaknesses) of the issue. You would then list the reasons
\nwhy you think the issue is positive or negative, and the conditions under which it would be
\nhelpful, or the reasons you conclude the challenges outweigh the benefits, which effectively
\nrecounts the debate and shows your analysis of it.
\nEssays are required to make a clear argument. The research essay can build on the earlier
\nreflection materials if relevant. This is an academic research paper requiring a clear argument
\nthat is supported, drawing on a minimum of 6 sources additional to class readings, 4 of which
\nmust be academic, and 4 of which must be additional to the suggested resources listed by Clapp
\nunder the topic. All sources must be cited, including those from class. Students should cite using
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