Do oil-exporting countries enjoy similar rates of economic growth to non-oil-exporting countries?’

EC1104 Coursework, 2012/2013.

In no more than 2000 words, write an essay in answer to the following question:

?�Do oil-exporting countries enjoy similar rates of economic growth to non-oil-exporting countries?’

Instruction: Illustrate your answer with data and charts. Justify countries selected for your essay.

Some essay points to remember:

1. Introduction

2. Conclusion

3. Referencing. This has to be done correctly and, unfortunately, there are no short-cuts.

4. Have another person proof-read your essay. Correct punctuation and English are crucial.

5. Don’t use footnotes. If something is worth saying it should be said in the main body of your essay.

6. You are welcome to put charts in appendices. Ensure that any appendices are clearly numbered.

Some practical questions that are worth answering:

1. Do your charts make sense?

2. Have you labelled every axis on every chart?

3. If you include an equation, have you explained every variable?

4. Are you presenting a balanced argument?

5. Where data is concerned, are you comparing like with like?

6. Have you referenced your data/chart sources?

7. Is every page in your essay numbered?