The student outlines the topic of their study at the beginning of the essay, making its aim clear to the reader by including the topic and the research question. The topic covered by the essay is meaningful and regards the human past, focusing on a key event of modern history - Napoleon's downfall. The proposed research question is stated as a clear question with an appropriate question tag and a question mark at the end, and it facilitates a systematic investigation and critical analysis. The essay provides a clear context of the topic, explains its significance, and presents an appropriate range of sources, both primary and secondary, that are relevant to the topic, allowing for a well-supported investigation and conclusion.