Natural Resource Governance

Question: Examine and assess the extent to which gender analysis is critical to an understanding of the systems of natural resource governance in developing countries, focussing on ONE of the following categories of natural resource: freshwater; Illustrate your argument with reference to one or more case studies.

Case Study on India

Praveen
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Essays – General Advice
• answer the question as set
• prepare an essay plan before writing
• provide references to all sources used, even if you do not quote directly from an author
• follow the reference and bibliographic conventions outlined in the Course Handbook
• follow the presentation guidelines outlined in the Course Handbook
• proof-read your essay for grammatical and spelling errors

Essays – Assessment Criteria
It is vital that you familiarise yourself with these requirements, and seek to ensure that your essays meet these expectations.
Analytical Skills
• Introduction outlines overall argument
• Argument relates to question
• Argument is logical and well-structured
• Competent explanation of theories, concepts and methods
• Appropriate selection of evidence
• Appropriate application of theories, concepts and methods to evidence
• Where relevant, appropriate use of statistical/ numerical material
• Where relevant, appropriate use of tables and charts
• Structure reflects outline in Introduction
• Conclusion summarises argument and key evidence
1.1 Research Skills
• Demonstrates necessary reading and knowledge of the literature
• Appropriate provision of quotations and references to relevant literature
• References follow academic conventions (see Course Handbook)
• Bibliography follows academic conventions (see Course Handbook)

Communication Skills
• Appropriate length
• Accurate grammar and spelling
• Clear presentation