Writing Work

2500 words essay. At least 15 references and each paragraph should contain at least 3 intext citation.

 

Critically examine leaders’ influence on organisational culture (in the public sector, DON’T mention or use any private sector).

 

This title contains two concepts that need to be defined and discussed: leadership and organisational culture.

Be careful to come to a conclusion based on the argument that you provide, and not start with the conclusion before you have presented any argument.

 

 

 

 

Essay structure

 

Intro (200 words)

DO: signpost the argument AND the conclusion

DON’T: define concepts, this is for the next section

Theory/concept (1,000 words)

DO: describe and discuss the concepts relevant to the title

DON’T: just summarise what you read in the literature

Analysis (1,000 words)

DO: use examples to show you know how things work in practice

DON’T: present personal opinions or value statements

Conclusion (200 words)

DO: draw a conclusion that logically follows from your argument

DON’T: summarise, that is repetitive