Regulation in Society 6QQMN379 / Coursework (essay)
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6QQMN379 – Regulation in Society
Assessment 2 – Individual coursework (essay)
(80% of total module grade)

Lead Instructor: Hanan Haber Instructor’s email: Hanan.haber@kcl.ac.uk
Submission Deadline: via KEATS by 10:00 on 2nd
of January 2025.
Submission checklist 1. Coversheet
2. File name should
include module code
and candidate
number, saved as:
[Candidate Number-
6QQMN379]
3. Word count (2,000
words)
4. File format for
submission:
Doc/Docx only.

The Task
Write an essay (2000 words, excluding bibliography but including any in-text comments) including the
elements below:
1. Choose a topic we covered in one of the weeks of the module.
2. Identify and describe a key question we discussed relating to this topic.
3. Discuss the different answers given to this question (in the lectures, reading material, etc)
4. Which of these answers seems most convincing to you and why? Under what general conditions
would you expect this answer to be more or less convincing?
5. In your answer, use at least one example, and demonstrate how it relates to the question and
answers discussed above.
Important:
1. You may use the example you developed for the first coursework assignment, but do not assume the
reader is familiar with any previous work.
2. The assignment should be written as an essay, not as a list of answers.
3. The list of weeks and topics is available in the course guide on Keats.

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Additional information:
Below, you will find additional information related to this assignment, including the learning outcomes
assessed, advice on writing your essay, marking criteria and related technical issues.
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed
For information, the essay questions above can be related to the module’s following learning outcomes.
There is no need to address these directly in your coursework essay.
Apply theoretical knowledge of regulation to real world examples.
Depending on how you address the question, you may find your answer is related to one or more of the
following objectives:
1. Define regulation and explain its importance in society, government and business
2. Explain how and why regulation develops, and contrast different explanations for the development
of regulation
3. Compare different regulatory tools and strategies and evaluate their relative strengths and
weaknesses
4. Compare different approaches to enforcement and evaluate their relative strengths and weaknesses

Assignment Details and Structure
Your submission should include the following:
1. A coversheet
2. A copy of your assignment

General Submission Requirements
Assessment submission instructions:
1. Include the KBS Coversheet
2. File name should include module code and candidate number, saved as: [Candidate Number-
6QQMN379]
3. Word count: 2000-word limit, including footnotes and in text citations, but excluding the
bibliography
4. File format for submission: doc/docx only. PDFs will not be accepted.

Assessment Support Information
As part of the lectures and the tutorials, the main topics and questions regarding each topic are discussed.
There is a revision lecture and tutorial at the end of term to provide additional support for this assignment.
The first assignment and the feedback you receive on it may also be useful for preparing this second
assignment.



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Marking Criteria
In planning and writing your answer to the essay question, consider the following questions. The formal
marking criteria can be found in the table below.
1. Clear answer: Is there a clear answer to the question asked? Are all aspects of the question
addressed? Readers should be able to understand early in the essay what your answer to the essay
question is, and how you plan to elaborate your answer in the essay. Note that Clear does not
mean simplistic, however, as good answers demonstrate an understanding of the complexity and
nuance of the issues being discussed.
2. Structure: is the structure of the answer clear and well planned? Do the points being made relate
to and/or build on one another? The structure should support the answer you are giving to the
question. A good answer would include introduction and conclusions paragraphs. The introduction
clearly stating what your answer will be and how the essay will proceed. The conclusion paragraph
clearly restates what the essay has argued (without introducing new ideas).
3. Research literature: You answer should reflect your knowledge and understanding of the module
materials, including not just the lectures and the tutorials but crucially the relevant reading
materials, as can be found in the module reading list. Additionally, you may want to better
substantiate your theoretical and empirical claims through your own search for and reading of
research on the topic you are discussing (e.g. research articles in peer reviewed journals).
4. Use of relevant examples: Examples are a good way to demonstrate your understanding of the
different theoretical views on the question you are answering. When choosing an example think of
what it demonstrates, and how it strengthens the answer you are giving or point you are trying to
convey. At the same time, consider the limitations of the example(s) in making your point, of the
extent to which it is (or is not) representative of the wider issue you are discussing, etc.




Regulation in Society 6QQMN379 / Coursework (essay)
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Adapted from: KCL Taught Postgraduate Generic Marking Criteria
Aspects (equal
weighting)
F (0-39)
D (40-49)
C (50-59) B (60-69) A (70+)
Is there a clear
and convincing
answer to the
question
discussed?

Answer is unclear, partial or
incoherent
Superficial answer, lack of
understanding of some
key issues, lack of focus
Clear answer, showing
understanding of some key
issues
Clear and complete answer,
showing good understanding of
key issues.
Clear, nuanced, complete and
convincing answer. Showing
in-depth, authoritative
understanding of key issues
with evidence of originality and
critical thinking
Knowledge of
Research
literature and
theory
Key theoretical issues
misunderstood or not
addressed. Limited or no use
of relevant sources to support
work. No evidence of a critical
approach to key issues or
ability to evaluate arguments
Key theoretical issues not
always understood or
addressed, gaps in the use of
relevant sources used to
support work. Limited
evidence of a critical approach
to key issues and ability to
evaluate arguments
Some key theoretical issues
addressed.
Relevant sources used to
support argument/discussion
Some evidence of critical
approach to key issues and
ability to evaluate arguments
Key theoretical issues
analysed. Relevant
sources used effectively to
support argument/discussion.
Clear evidence of critical
approach to key issues and
some ability to evaluate
arguments. Some evidence of
independent reading and
research
Complex work and key issues
analysed. Wide range of
sources used selectively to
support argument/discussion
Strong evidence of critical
approach to key issues and
ability to evaluate arguments.
Evidence of independent
reading and research
Use of evidence
and examples
None or very little use of
evidence or examples, and/or
use of irrelevant examples.
Little or no detail of sources
used.
Limited use of examples,
rationale for choice of
examples under-developed,
source of evidence and
examples not fully clear
Some use of examples and
evidence with connection to
answer. Efforts to explain
choices and/or document
sources
Clear and logical use of
examples and evidence in
support of answer. Rationale
clearly explained. Sources
clearly shown.
Example(s) well chosen,
support the answer in a
coherent way, evidence of
originality and independent
work, as well as understanding
of the limitations of the choices
made.
Structure Work is confused and
incoherent
Weaknesses in
structure, fluency
and/or coherence
Competent work in
places but lacks
fluency/coherence
Coherent work
logically
presented
Coherent and compelling work
logically presented