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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() 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) |
![]() 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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() 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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