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Knowledge/Evidence of Reading: Your case study should demonstrate good knowledge of and evidence of study of the issues covered. It is important that the case demonstrates evidence of reading of the course materials. This assignment will also require some independent research beyond course materials, which may include online resources. You must include a minimum of 3 academic sources, at least some of which should be taken from your module readings lists.

Understanding: The case study should demonstrate a good understanding of the key issues involved, reflecting appropriate engagement with relevant ideas and concepts examined in the module. You must show how the topic you have focused on matters from the point of view of masculinity studies.

Analysis/Argument: The poster presentation should demonstrate an ability to bring your own critical and analytical skills to bear on the relevant issues. Overall, the poster should have a clear sense of purpose and the issues discussed should relate coherently to each other.

Presentation: The case study should be well presented with minimal spelling or grammar mistakes. The language used should be clear and concise. Information should be presented in a logically organised, accessible and visually appealing way. The case study must include at least one graphic (image-based) and one infographic/table (numeric).

Use of Sources/Referencing: Scholarly sources and reliable evidence should be used to support your main claims and arguments, and over-reliance on journalistic or online resources should be avoided. It is extremely important that all sources of information are correctly acknowledged and cited. All sources should be listed in your list of references. The information/data presented in your case study (statistics, arguments, findings and concepts developed by researchers, organizations or institutions) should be linked to specific references by using in-text citations (e.g  Ingvars et al. 2018) or inserting a footnote connecting the information to the sources. When using a direct quote, the in-text citation must include the page number, for example (e.g. Aboim 2009: 27).

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You are required to submit your case study via Brightspace on or before Wednesday, 10 December (by the end of the day). This is your official record of submission, and will be treated as such by the School.

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The expected word count for this assignment is 750 words, excluding the references. (+/-10%)

It should fit all information into “one page”.

You can have a hyperlink or QR code for the references.

While your case study should be largely text-based, it should also include at least one graphic that presents statistical or quantitative information (e.g. table, charts, figures, etc), and at least one image. It is up to you whether you want to include more images or tables, but if you do, make sure it does not take away from the space available for your text.

Microsoft PowerPoint offers a relatively simple way of designing. See guidelines attached.

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Be sure to include the following elements:

Title

Name (last name, first name)

Audience: ‘Presentation to….xxx’

Introduction: Overview of the problem or issue, and who it affects. You might find it is helpful to frame your problem as a question, to draw the reader in.

Masculinity Perspective: Why it matters from the point of view of masculinity studies (If it makes sense in the context of your case, you can address this under ‘Introduction’, but you must include it somewhere)

Analysis: This will make up the main body of the case study, and can be organised as best suited for your purposes. For example, if you felt the masculinity issue had three main components, you could organise your analysis that way. If you wanted to explore the problem in different contexts and societies, that is fine. Basically, it is up to you, but you must rely on the academic literature and sources, as well as the information discussed in class, to provide a clear analysis of your masculinity issue.

Conclusion: a short summary of the nature of the problem, the main components, concepts or approaches that will contribute to an advancement of gender equality and masculinity studies.

List of References. You must use a recognised citation style to identify all sources of information/ideas, and include a list of references/bibliography (No plagiarism, including artificial intelligence, will be accepted). You should include at least five references, at least three of which must be academic sources.

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Your target audience for your case study: elected officials, a UN delegation or committee, concerned citizens, the general public, academics, or an NGO. Identify the nature of the problem, why it matters from a global gender/masculinity perspective, and a potential solution or set of solutions.