1SOASSchool of Finance and ManagementInternational ManagementEssay Writing 2020-2021Dr Huan ZouThese notes aim to help you write the assignments for International Management.Do not apply them to writing in other modules without checking with the instructors.In your analysis, you should at least: -Describe the problem and the reasons why you think it is an interesting one in the field of international business and management; -Review the relevant theoretical literature and apply the theoretical framework appropriate to analyze the problem; -Collect and analyze data to support your analysis and argument; and -Discuss the results of your analysis and put forward your own considerations and any conclusions to the problem.

1.Develop an ARGUMENT1)Take a point of view.

2)Structure your argument.

3)Write an introduction and conclusion (see below).

4)Make sure that sections (and any sub-sections) are related.

5)Develop skills ofARGUING critically and creatively. This means applying your material.2.Read the question carefully and REDEFINE it if you think it isambiguous (but do not change the title without checking with me in my office.)3.Your INTRODUCTIONmight include

1)Your interpretation of the question

2)Your definition of the main terms used (do not use different terms to refer to the same phenomenon)

3)An outline of the structure

4)An indication of your line of argument.4.Make your material relevant. RELEVANCEis not an intrinsic quality. It depends on argument.

5.You may apply a wide range of DATAsources. (i.e. company reports, newspaper articles, academic publications, databases etc.)

26.Make sure your text references and BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES correspond. Do not pad the bibliography.7.COMMENTon the material you quote. Say why you agree or disagree with the quoted material; use it to build your argument.8.Write a CONCLUSION. Thispulls together and summarises your argument. Try to avoid adding new data and ideas, in particular new ideas that contradict the body of your paper.9.Surprise me with ORIGINALand interesting thoughts.10.AVOID PLAGIARISM. All quotation must be indicated in the text, and the reference cited, both in the text and bibliography. Note the Degree Regulations set out in the CD ROM you should have been sent by Faculty, p15. If you are in any doubt, check with me. 11.When making comments, I will usesome or all of the following headings–to the extent that they apply:1)Essay plan, layout2)Introduction3)Relevance 4)Critical analysis and argument5)Use of data/resources/research 6)Conclusion7)Originality