The
purpose of this essay task is to show you how fluid the lines between various
‘essay types’ are: you will be able to use classification structures,
comparison contrast structures and write an argumentative essay as well. The
reason is that not having a reason for comparison is not an option and what
better reason than a personal preference? What better method of supporting your
view than a comparison?
I.
Introduction: Democracy has always been
defined as the government of the people by the people, and an integral part of any
democratic process is the elections during which the people vote freely for
people to represent them in parliament and govern them in their stead. This is
the principle but there are various different electoral systems which can be classified
in different ways. Two of these systems are the absolute majority system, and
the system of proportional representation; both are examples of ‘multiple
winner models’ yet which is more appropriate for your home country is a matter
of debate. Thesis statement here: state
clearly which method you think is more appropriate for your home country and
compare and contrast them in your development to justify your choice.
II.
Development: In order to write your
essay, you will need to research the merits and demerits of the two systems
mentioned in the introduction. Once you have completed your reading, you will need to decide how to organize the development. Read and
annotate the reading material suggested below:
1.
“Multiple Winner Models” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_system#Multiple-winner_methods
2.
“Proportional
Representation” http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/proportional_representation.htm
3.
“Democracy Building:
Elections Voting Systems” http://www.democracy-building.info/voting-systems.html
4.
“Pros and Cons of
Proportional Representation”http://www.tellmehowto.net/howto/pros_and_cons_of_proportional_representation_8707
5.
“First Past the Post” http://www.electoral-reform.org.uk/first-past-the-post/
Suggested Plan for the Development: It is suggested that you compare the two systems in terms of "their effects on the electoral system" in the first paragraph of your development and in terms of "their effects on the outcome of the election" in the second paragraph of your development. In your first developmental paragraph, you could compare them interms of how representative and democratic each is and in your second developmental paragraph, you could compare them in terms of the kind of governments they produce.
III. Conclusion: Write a restatement
Suggested Plan for the Development: It is suggested that you compare the two systems in terms of "their effects on the electoral system" in the first paragraph of your development and in terms of "their effects on the outcome of the election" in the second paragraph of your development. In your first developmental paragraph, you could compare them interms of how representative and democratic each is and in your second developmental paragraph, you could compare them in terms of the kind of governments they produce.
III. Conclusion: Write a restatement
Refer to my second blog, The Essay
Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/
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