Homework: Critical Writing Exercise
Length: 1500 to 2000 words.
For this homework you are required to identify a specimen of argumentation about political Islam written by a third party (e.g. a book, journal article, online essay or debate) and to write a critical review of it. You will be expected to demonstrate a holistic understanding of the position being advanced by your subject author(s) and also to contextualize it in terms of background and development - in other words, to explain the bigger picture and history around the particular argument you are engaging. Your critical assessment should identify strengths and weaknesses of the argument, alternative perspectives advanced by other writers/thinkers, and provide a clear statement of your own position on the matter and the reasoning behind it. Please see the instructor to discuss your proposed subject before beginning work.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.