Students are required to write and submit a 2500 word essay responding to ONE of the following questions:
1.Copyright has been called "an engine of free expression". How accurate is this statement?
2.One of the primary aims of copyright is to ensure society is rich with creative works. Without copyright creators would not create new works. Discuss.
3.The digital age has rendered copyright obsolete. To what extent do you agree with this and why?
Marking criteria:
- Demonstrated understanding of the essay question
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and articulately structure an argument using academic language
- Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources
- Relevance of sources
- Credibility of sources
- Use of sources
- Evidence of independent research
- Cited works should be referenced using an established system that requires provision of page numbers
- Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards
- Use of relevant examples
- Meeting the required word length of 2500 words (10% either way is acceptable, but students should aim to write to 2500 words). The bibliography does not contribute towards your essay's overall word length.
Sources must include:
- At least three (3) academic books
- At least four (4) articles from peer-reviewed journals
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