“How has Brexit impacted the dynamics of European integration, particularly in terms of economic, political and social aspects, and what lessons can be drawn for the future of European Union integration?” What should the paper consist of?

1. Aresearch question-you will have consulted with me or Emmet on this. Consultation can be via e-mail or Office Hours etc. (see more details below)
2. An introduction detailing the importance of answering the research question/shining light on this particular part of the wider research topic. The introduction should also include a one-line statement on the argument you are set to make in the research body e.g. ”Slovakia has benefited from EU accession due to a, b, c, d and e. The one-line argument you are to make is known as a thesis statement and it proves remarkably helpful with students staying on track in actually answering their research question instead of merely addressing it!!(approx. 250-300 words).
3. A literature review can use this entirely to position your question within the wider topic e.g. if you were looking at the benefits for *Slovakia of EU accession (more precisely, e.g. To what degree has Slovakia benefitted from EU accession?”), you might review the literature around EU accession and the benefits that might typically accrue for new member state countries (approx. 1000-1500 words). See below for more information on literature/sources!
4. Research body/body of the paper-approximately four/five sub-sections. Each of them helping you answer the question you set out to answer/the argument that you will make (remember my above reference to a, b, c, d and e) (approx. 2000-2500 words).
5. Conclusion- give a brief summary of the main points you made in the body of your research paper but ensure to re-state the thesis statement, perhaps in a slightly different way now, given your excellent research and what you know about that specific part of the research topic (that your research question focused on). It is welcome that you also briefly write in this section how your paper will have led some new/increased understanding (approx. 250-300 words).