Should Canada’s constitution recognize Quebec as a distinct society, or, alternatively, as a nation within Canada? What might be the implications for Canada as a whole? Implications for Canada on the world stage?

 For Individual Writing Assignment: students are to prepare a properly structured paper that critically evaluates the following question: Should Canada’s constitution recognize Quebec as a distinct society, or, alternatively, as a nation within Canada? What might be the implications for Canada as a whole? Implications for Canada on the world stage? Word Count: Minimum: 1,300 words; Maximum: 1,500 words. Students are to provide documented evidence in the form of at least Eight third-party citations taken from text books, academic journals, government sources, the news media or other literature to support their work. The word limit is inclusive of quotations and students should present their ideas thoughtfully and succinctly. The bibliography is not counted as part of the word limit. Grading of written work: Thesis- Clearly stated, creative, original and insightful. – Presents a Point of View(POV) based on a critical analysis of factual evidence and relevant theory Background and Course Content: – Contains relevant background information -Includes at eight six third party citations Research, Supporting Data and Analysis: -Refers to a full range of relevant current resources( course materials, external sources), and other research. -User relevant data, analyses and conclusions -Includes a critical analysis of the sources used Conclusions: -Are clear, creative, and insightful -Contain a clear, cogent reiteration of, and support for, the central points of the thesis. Writing Style and Essay Structure: -Essay is very well organized -Central ideas are presented very clearly, cogently, and effectively -There is critical analysis and integration of ideas throughout the paper Grammar and Mechanics: -inclusive of a separate title page -Minimal spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors -written in MS-word