Why is regionalism an important feature of Canadian politics

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Substance (75% of essay mark)

• The essay provides a correct answer with evidence of critical thinking and analysis as well as synthesis of unit information and presents logical and persuasive answers to the questions in the assignment.
• Sources are relevant, current, and credible. They are clearly documented in the paper, even when citing only from the textbook and course material.
• The introduction offers a sense of direction for the paper and presents a clear thesis statement to the reader.
• The body develops the necessary aspects of the main idea and provides examples, support, or illustration for each aspect of the main idea.
• The conclusion summarizes the main points and ties them to the thesis; it also presents an impact statement and/or suggests direction for future research.
• The whole essay is well organized and presents a clear line of argumentation.

Writing Style and Format (25% of essay mark)

• Paragraphs are unified, developed, and coherent, with transitions between ideas.
• Sentences are grammatically correct; words are chosen for accuracy and impact.
• The writing follows the conventions of spelling and mechanics (punctuation, etc.).
• The format follows the APA documentation style accurately and consistently.
• Answers respect format and do not stay under or go over the word limitrequired.400-600 words.

Essay Question:

Why is regionalism an important feature of Canadian politics?

Reference:

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/regionalism

Essay Outline: General

1. Introduction

1. a) Introduce a topic
2. b) State a thesis

1. Body. Paragraph-1

1. a) Write a topic sentence (the argument for your thesis)
2. b) Support this argument: data, facts, examples
3. c) Explain how they relate to your thesis

III. Body. Paragraph-2

1. a) Write a topic sentence (another argument for your thesis)
2. b) Support this argument: data, facts, examples
3. c) Explain how they relate to your thesis

1. Body. Paragraph-3

1. a) Write a topic sentence (another argument for your thesis, or a counterargument)
2. b) Support this argument, or explain why the counterargument doesn’t work: data, facts, examples
3. c) Explain how they relate to your thesis

1. Conclusion

1. a) Summarize all main points
2. b) Restate your thesis
3. c) Add a call to action: what you want readers to do after reading your essay