NCUK THE UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM EXTENDED ESSAY - STUDENT TASK GUIDE Task Description 1. Essay You will write an essay to present the results of your research which includes: => an introduction with a clear thesis statement stating your position and argument => body paragraphs or sections which present evidence to support your position and develop your argument to fully answer the research question > reference to your sources in the form of direct quotations, paraphrase and summary => evidence of your own critical voice => a conclusion which summarises your argument, is based on the evidence provided and fully answers your research question => in text citations and a reference list in Harvard style The essay should: be chosen from one of the titles given => be written in essay format => be presented electronically with correct formatting => be based on research from a range of academic and/or reliable sources => be 2,000 words +/- 10% in length, which does not include front material (cover page, contents page, acknowledgement/dedication), the reference list or appendices => include an accurate word-count, which excludes the title, references and footnotes 2. Reference List Produce a correctly formatted reference list for all your sources, in alphabetical order and in the Harvard referencing style. Refer to the Harvard Referencing Guide in the NCUK Academic Handbook. Your teacher will provide full details. CNCUK Ltd. 2021