Comparative analysis
Essay Question 5000 words count
Undertake a comparative analysis of at least three welfare states focusing on three or more policy areas (e.g. social security, housing, health, education, labour market policy, ECEC, and family policy).
Comparative Social Policy/Social Welfare Analysis
Essay question (always answer the question)
Introduction
Introduce the topic, theories, concepts
Demonstrate your understanding of the question
Explain how you propose to tackle it (i.e. outline the structure of the essay)
Body
Follow the outline provided in the introduction
Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
Define/explain theories, key concepts + references
Develop your argument in a clear and analytical way
Present the evidence on which your conclusions will be based
Conclusion
Summarise the main arguments of the essay
Provide your answer to the original question