Privacy & Data Protection
Write an essay about the Privacy on the Internet.
Format requirements:
1. Length: 3000 words maximum. Penalties will be applied for work more than 10% under or over the word count.
2. Font 12, Arial, 1.5 line spacing
3. Use paragraph spaces, indent quotations, and format lists; though use lists sparingly
4. Header/Footer - Please do not put your name in the document or anonymous marking will not be possible
5. Page number at the bottom centre.
6. Reference style: Harvard
7. Before submitting, save the file with your P. Number and the title of your essay
8. Submit both hard copy and through Turnitin
Dos:
1. Narrow the big topics down to a specific research question and clearly state what it is in the introduction;
2. Show awareness of historicity, complexity and multiplicity of issues;
3. Be logical, structured, and reflective;
4. Keep appropriate balance between introduction, main body & conclusion;
5. Draw upon a variety of sources, including academic journals, books, government reports and news stories;
6. Use academic and formal English throughout the paper;
7. Language should be objective, concise, accurate and to the point;
8. Good spelling, grammar and no typos;
9. Use appropriate styles of citation and referencing;
10. Start with a basic draft and go through a few rounds of revision;
11. Do read each other's essays and make suggestions for improvement.
Donts:
1. Don't present unnecessary lists of facts that are not relevant to the argument;
2. Don't fill the space with meaningless diagrams, tables or bullet points;
3. Don't rely solely or mainly on web resources;
4. Don't quote from Wikipedia (you can use it as a starting point to explore the topic);
5. Don't wait until the last minute to start writing;
6. Don't try to write the perfect essay at your first attempt.