Understanding Business and Management Research Methods Essay
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53563633773 |
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Essay |
Writer Level |
Masters |
Style |
APA |
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4 |
Perfect Number of Pages to Order |
5-10 Pages |
Description/Paper Instructions
Understanding Business and Management Research Methods Essay
2000 Words (not including references)
Main Objective of the assessment
This is an individual assignment. You are required to submit a critical analysis of research topic in relation to a chosen topic of study/area of interest in the context of Business Studies. This research topic normally relates the research issues in your master programme subject area.
Description of the Assessment
You need to undertake a significant literature review, which outlines the underpinning methodologies and the research method(s) adopted in previous research that incorporates a range of viewpoints and perspectives. It is essential to provide a critical analysis that applies the knowledge and understanding acquired during the module to evaluate theoretical and technical aspects of related research methodologies and methods.
You are expected to demonstrate both breadth and depth of understanding of relevant academic literature of the chosen topic. You are required to explain, discuss and evaluate the methodologies applied in the reviewed literature.
Typically, your essay should have (a) an executive summary (b) Introduction (c) literature review (d) Analysis, discussion and evaluation of research methodology (e) Findings and what you have learnt from this assignment (f) References (Harvard Referencing System).
In this individual assignment, you are expected to use relevant materials from academic research books and academic empirical journal articles (ABS
Criterion |
Grade descriptors according to: Content appropriateness of material, relevance, feasibility, quality of solutions |
Knowledge
(25%)
Evidence of reading in the area of Research Methods and the relevant topic understudy |
A* to A-
Excellent,
Comprehensive, detailed and well organised and structured review of selected factual information on the topic understudy, with correct emphasis on the question at hand. Evidence of reading of a wide range of relevant literature sources including effective use of the reading list. Makes very good use of factual evidence to support arguments. Well sustained effective style of writing that is appropriately concise or expansive. Accurate
Referencing |
B+ to B-
Very good, relevant evaluation, detailed and well organised response. Good overview of the topic understudy, and the use of factual information to address the question at hand, which is consistent and mainly error free. Evidence of effective use of the reading list with some evidence of wider reading. Competent
English and fluent writing.
Good referencing |
C+ to C-
Fair range of information and use of terminology but not complete and/or some errors. Limited evidence of the topic understudy, from relevant reading in the area of the topic
understudy, including the reading list and/or course notes. Few grammatical errors. Limited, but adequate referencing |
D+ to D-
Mainly descriptive answer, satisfactory but not complete. Evidence of some
reading, but little real research effort is shown. Some barely adequate references not well presented and not consistent. Lack of knowledge in some areas of the topic understudy, relevant
to the question at hand and some factual errors.
English is adequate |
E+ to E-
Work does not demonstrate evidence of understanding the question at hand and/or the wider general aspects of
the topic understudy.
Limited information and content, many factual errors, and/or little evidence of reading. |
F
Little or no adequate content relating to the topic understudy, few relevant facts, and/or major factual errors, too short and no evidence of reading |
ranking listed journals) in your subject area to support your analysis and arguments when formulating your assignment. Your analysis, discussion and evaluation should be backed with appropriate academic references and examples where necessary.
This assignment should be presented with 12 pt. Times New Roman Text with line spacing of 1.5. The word limit is 2000 words (excluding references). Note that assignment below this word limit by more than 10% would result in decrease in the overall achieved mark by 10%. Proper referencing of all ideas, concepts, theories and quotes used in your work is essential.
Normally you are required to present no less than 15 academic journal article references. The Harvard referencing system must be used, details of which are contained on your handbook. Failure to employ a clear and appropriate system of referencing will be penalized.
4 marking criteria all equally weighted
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Understanding
(25%)
Use of Normative literature to explain the conceptual aspects of
Rsearch Methods and the relecvant topic understudy |
A* to A-
Demonstrates comprehensive grasp of concepts, theories and methods relevant
to the topic understudy, and in particular the question at hand. Articulate explanation of relevant theory. Offers a largely complete answer to the question, which is consistent, cogent and expands the bounds of the question. |
B+ to B-
Demonstrates very good understanding of many of the relevant concepts, theories and methods relevant to
the topic understudy, Summarises and extrapolates pertinent issues, but not always consistent or clear in explanation. |
C+ to C-
Demonstrates understanding by translating, reorganising, and/or rephrasing relevant concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy, Some evidence of understanding aided by reading, not always lucid. Some areas of issues/topics presented may be weak or not complete |
D+ to D-
Satisfactory understanding, explanation and summarisation of concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy. However, mainly descriptive answer, which is not complete and offers little insight from, sources other than lecture material and the reading list. The response lacks depth and perception; variable and/or limited grasp of appropriate content and context |
E+ to E- Vague, unconvincing and inconsistent response, but sufficient to create basis for an adequate answer.
Little or no real explanation, summarisation or interpretation of concepts, theories or methods relevant to the topic understudy. Little or no evidence of the use of lecture material or the reading list. |
F
No real explanation, summarisation or interpretation of concepts, theories or methods relevant to the topic understudy. Errors of understanding and no evidence of the use of lecture material or the reading list. |
Analysis (25%) Synthesis of literature with practical examples to emphasise important issues |
A* to A-
Very effective identification of relevant concepts, methods and theory with evidence from a wide variety of reading and practical examples. Comprehensively breaks down arguments, theories and structures. Very good analytical arguments effectively based on thorough review of evidence, and effective |
B+ to B-
Good, relevant and comprehensive breakdown of arguments with good recognition of relevant concepts, theory and methods. Analysis is based on some evidence linked to practice. Logically structured and links topics to make points but within clear boundaries of the question at hand. |
C+ to C-
Adequate breakdown of subject but not comprehensive. Some ability to discern and discuss theory, methods and concepts pertinent
to the topic understudy, but within limited boundaries of the question at hand. Generally logical and clear arguments presented using a clear structure and |
D+ to D-
Basic analysis of concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the question at hand. However, correctly identifies some content and context relevant to the topic understudy, with fair discussion. Some structure to argument, but shallow and not always logical and makes few or no links to practice. |
E+ to E-
Very limited or no analysis of concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy, e.g. project
management and the response fails to tackle the question at hand. Inadequate structure and/or
logic to the arguments presented and the response offers no |
F
No evidence of significant analytical ability, arguments presented is unclear or erroneous, and the response lacks proper structure and logic and offers no evidence or links to practice. |
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linking of topics within the wider domain of the topic understudy. |
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breakdown of topics, but offer few examples or evidence from practice. |
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evidence or links to practice. |
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Evaluation
(25%)
Use of literature, practical examples and own opinions to draw conclusions and justify arguments |
A* to A-
Extremely effective, Relevant and comprehensive evaluation of concepts, theory and methods pertinent to the topic understudy, and the question at hand. Expresses personal perspectives, with some self-criticism where appropriate and recognizes limits of own judgement and knowledge. Good
critical thinking, and evaluates issues and material beyond the scope of the question. |
B+ to B-
Fair judgement of relevant concepts, theory and methods relevant to the topic understudy, within the scope of the question at hand.
Some development of major and/or minor issues, some judgement correctly expressed but based on arguments from source material with
some
limitations |
C+ to C-
Some adequate evaluation based on an adequate if simple analysis. May identify some concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy, but the arguments and evaluation is not well developed. Work is mainly descriptive with some analysis but not endowed with
incisive judgement |
D+ to D-
At most some minimal evaluation based on limited or simple analysis of some concepts, theory and methods relevant to the topic understudy, that may be shallow, weak or vague. The response lacks critical evaluation. |
E+ to E-
Little or no evaluation is offered of concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy, or the question at hand. |
F
No effective evaluation is offered of any concepts, theory and methods
relevant to the topic understudy, or the question at hand. |
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RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
NO RESPONSE |
POOR / UNSATISFACTORY |
SATISFACTORY |
GOOD |
EXCELLENT |
Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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