Write a short essay of about 500‐750 words clearly answering one of the following questions:
Should the Canadian monarchy be abolished?
Would Canada be better off with a fully written constitution rather than the current “partly‐
written” one?
Arguments should be based on points covered in class and in the textbook. Further research is
encouraged but not required. Papers should be written in a newspaper/online “op‐ed” style that
emphasizes well‐organized, succinct arguments. Traditional academic citations are not required though
it is still essential to acknowledge the source of all ideas, facts, and direct or indirect quotations in your
text.
Papers will be graded on the following criteria: a clear thesis statement and set of arguments; a strong
grasp of the general issue and sophistication of the discussion; and the general organization and
coherence of the paper. Spelling and grammar are also important. Papers must be within the word
limits.