AWA: Academic Writing at Auckland
A Discussion Essay discusses a range of evidence, views, theories, findings or approaches on a topic to develop a position through the essay. The Conclusion usually states this position.
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Bismarck in German history Assess the relevance of Otto von Bismarck to German history. |
History | Discussion essay | Second year |
Cerebral Asymmetries Discuss why cerebral asymmetries may have arisen and outline the structural and functional neural substrates that may support asymmetry |
Psychology | Discussion essay | Third year |
Essay plan: 'natural' environment, value and use This plan relates to the Geography Discussion essay: "Hauraki Gulf: Conflicts between stakeholders and challenges for management" which addressed the following topic: 'People use and value the 'natural' environmen ... |
Geography | Discussion essay | Second year |
European commercial litigation opinion This Opinion will set out to explore Fentiman's views: it will first briefly summarise the core of his argument that EU private international law rules support European integration over conflicts resolution, then critica ... |
Law | Discussion essay | Honours year (postgraduate) |
Gymnosperms and 'superior' angiosperm competitors Question: How have gymnosperms fared in the face of their 'superior' angiosperm competitors? With this assignment, the lecturer was aiming to "promote discussion of a topical area rather than offer an exhaustive ... |
Biological Sciences | Discussion essay | Honours year (postgraduate) |
Hauraki Gulf: Conflicts between stakeholders and challenges for management People use and value the 'natural' environment in many different, and sometimes conflicting, ways. Using examples discuss the challenges this presents for managing the environment. |
Geography | Discussion essay | Second year |
Historiography of Gilded Age Politics A critical review of the narrative surrounding Gilded Age politics |
History | Discussion essay | Third year |
Housework and gender Popular representations suggest that today's fathers make significant contributions to childcare and other housework duties. Drawing on recent sociological research discuss the accuracy of such representations and consid ... |
Sociology | Discussion essay | Second year |
Hugs Over Drugs? Comparing Antidepressant and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Treatment for Depression He Ara Oranga - Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction (2018) notes an over-reliance on medication in treating people with mental health problems in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and is critical of the ... |
Psychology | Discussion essay | Third year |
Ideology and the university A discussion of Stanley Fish's view on academic freedom |
English | Discussion essay | Second year |
Is being gay innate? "Being gay is innate. Critically evaluate this claim." |
Psychology | Discussion essay | Second year |
Is being gay innate? "Being gay is innate. Critically evaluate this claim." |
Psychology | Discussion essay | Second year |
Learning and Consumer Behaviour Part A: Essay (20%) Learning Theory and Marketing Write an essay discussing why learning theories have been regarded as important within consumer behaviour theory, and how they are useful for marketers. Discuss w ... |
Marketing | Discussion essay | First year Third year |
Learning theories and marketing Part A: Essay (20%) Learning Theory and Marketing Write an essay discussing why learning theories have been regarded as important within consumer behaviour theory, and how they are useful for marketers. Discuss w ... |
Marketing | Discussion essay | Third year |
Learning theories in marketing Part A: Essay (20%) Learning Theory and Marketing Write an essay discussing why learning theories have been regarded as important within consumer behaviour theory, and how they are useful for marketers. Discuss w ... |
Marketing | Discussion essay | Third year |
Learning Theory and Consumer Behaviour Theory Part A: Essay (20%) Learning Theory and Marketing Write an essay discussing why learning theories have been regarded as important within consumer behaviour theory, and how they are useful for marketers. Discuss w ... |
Marketing | Discussion essay | Third year |
Managing Drinking-water Quality in New Zealand: Comparing a 'nature of hazards' approach with an ecosystem health approach Discussion of two approaches to managing drinking-water quality. |
Population Health | Discussion essay | Second year |
Maori environmental attitudes in folklore Discuss Maori attitudes toward the environment as represented in traditional Maori folklore (such as myth, legend, folktales and proverbs). |
Geography | Discussion essay | First year |
Meme theory Has the Internet-age accelerated the spread of incorrect or circular beliefs? Implicit in this question is its opposite; has the Internet actually aided in expanding insight due to the ease at which information can be ac ... |
Media | Discussion essay | Third year |
Miss Landmine ethical worth of Miss Landmine from philosophical perspectives |
English | Discussion essay | First year |
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