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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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