Essay should critique a recent policy or practice development on FGM. The critique should be evidence – based and demonstrate an argument convincingly and effectively supported by research. The presentation of the essay should comply with normal academic conventions e. g . an introduction, body., and conclusion.
– Identify clearly which recent children and family policy or practice issue (s) to be discussed.
– State rational for this and establish a clear position in relation to topic title or question may relate to policy or theory.
– Identify the essay structure i . e which theory or partnership issues to be discussed, ensure you include children’s right.
– Ensure your discussion includes partnership inform policy and/ or practice.
– Ensure consistent discussion i.e a critical analysis that covers policy or practice debates.
– Identify limitations of both the research and/ or essay.
– Use a constructionist perspective to critically discuss the policy and / or practice.
Summarise the key argument(s) and any implications for further research.
