INSTRUCTIONS:
Write an essay not exceeding four pages in length (double-spaced, standard 12-point font, 1-inch margin, and paginated) that addresses the following:Describe how judicial mediation is conducted in the courts of China. How is it different from, for example, court-annexed mediation in the US? Why is mediation so common in China? Identify the institutional reasons for its prevalence.In order to demonstrate your understanding, you must make reference to the readings, define your concepts clearly, and back up your arguments with examples. Every answer will need to bring in course readings (in this case, Wk. 5 readings), and the best answers will make use of a variety of course materials in a relevant and interesting manner. Remember, the purpose of this assignment is to test how well you understand the concepts discussed in class and in the readings. So, essays that merely express your personal opinions and do not cite the readings will not be acceptable.You may want to back up your claims with a combination of specific quotes from the readings. If you choose to do so, you do not need to provide formal footnotes. But please put the author’s name and the page number in parentheses after the quote or paraphrase. While my lectures may have influenced your understandings of the course materials, you should avoid quoting me, or referring to class discussions.There is no expectation that you will use any sources aside from course materials. However, if you do choose to use such sources, please cite them by author and page in the text and provide a full reference to them in a bibliography at the end of your essay. Note that the use of any material from another source that is not properly cited constitutes a violation of university policy on “integrity of scholarship.” If you only cite readings on the syllabus, there's no need to include a separate bibliography.You are encouraged to discuss the question with other members of the class, in thinking through the question. But please do the writing entirely by yourself.Need to pass Turnitin.