Capture and analyze the key arguments of the two following readings: 1) Winters and Gould, WB Accountability in Chad2) Stiglitz Ch3: Making Trade FairNOTE: the two texts are not directly related to each other. Your reading essay therefore consists of two free-standing discussions.Structure each discussion as follows:– What is the text broadly about / what is the author’s main argument? Don’t summarize the entire text, zero in on the big picture.– Identify one or two examples or events that are used as illustration– Discuss the broader implication of the text in relation to lecture material and possibly other course readings.Ask yourself, what did I learn from this text?Total length (for both reading discussions): 1000 to 1200 words.Guidelines:– Put your name at the top of the page.– Note word count in the upper right corner of the page.– Try to stick to the word count. If you end up above it, edit it down: delete, rephrase, condense, consolidate. – Put the full bibliographical reference at the top of each discussion.Style:– Clearly organize your argument, avoid repetition.– Avoid statements like “I agree with the author” without explaining why.– Generally avoid fillers like “I think” “I believe”. This is your analysis; it is understood that what you write is your take on these readings.Citations:Use direct quotes very sparingly and generally paraphrase in your own words. When you use a direct quote, reference it with page number. Such as: Nye concludes that “the open international system has served the United States well.” (p. 2).Grading: You will be graded– on your ability to succinctly identify key issues addressed by the two authors,– on your ability to bring out common themes and differences in your final analysis,– on organization, clarity of writing, and grammar (Have someone read through your work particularly if you are not a native speaker!)
