Final Assignment-dissertation代写

Assessment Details

　　N.B. Please note word counts should include quotes and tables but not appendices.

　　Assessment Details

　　N.B. Please note word counts should include quotes and tables but not appendices.

　　Part 1 of the Final Assignment - dissertation

　　Dissertation – 8-10,000 words (80% of total mark)

　　The dissertation should be 1.5 spaced, Font 12, Arial, with a ‘normal’ margin.

　　The work should be uploaded onto moodle into the drop box on MMB021 by Friday 30th August 2pm.

　　Part One Details:

　　The following provides a view of the sort of evidence we are looking for within the dissertation element.

　　Format of the dissertation.

　　The dissertation is a very specific type of document. Its purpose is to be examined by at least two academics that will, based on the quality of the work, decide if it merits being passed at Masters level. The guidelines followed by the examiners are relatively simple. They look for the following:

　　1) How well the research problem has been formulated, hypothesis generated or objectives set.

　　2) Familiarity with relevant literature, critical evaluation of the contribution of the literature to the study, and the use of it to support the objectives of the study.

　　3) How a methodology has been developed and used. This includes an understanding of theory generation, selection of data collection and analytical techniques, how the study has been managed, and limitations of the method.

　　4) Within the findings the examiners are looking for clarity in interpretation of the basic findings, and a wider discussion of the meaning of those findings in relation to the issues identified from the literature and the original parameters imposed at the outset of the study.

　　5) Whether the dissertation has conclusions that relate to the objectives of the study, the literature and the primary data.

　　6) How well the dissertation is written up, quality of presentation, the use of English, the ease of reading etc.

　　7) Finally, you have demonstrated maturity by being able to identify the weaknesses or limitations in your study.

　　From an examiner’s perspective, most of the above points are considered at two levels. The first is whether they exist and how well they have been dealt with. Second, how they combine to make up the dissertation. It is one thing to be able to name all the different elements of a dissertation, but another to understand how they combine to create a quality end product. This means that you have a role to play in assessing the quality of your own work.

　　Some of the criteria that the examiners will be looking for in your dissertation

Criteria
   
Indicative Weight
   
Mark
 
Comments

Abstract / Introduction

Problem definition and objectives, questions, or hypothesis

What is the project about?

What was its aim(s)

What methodologies were used?

What were the key findings?

What were the key conclusions?

Background to the research problem.

Clarity and definition of the problem and objectives, questions, or hypothesis

How focused is the problem/ comprehensiveness of the research objectives, questions or hypothesis and their appropriateness.

Literature review

Methodology – research design, justification of methods sampling etc.

Ability demonstrated in selectivity of material reviewed.

Evidence of breadth and depth of the material reviewed.

Critical review/analysis as opposed to paraphrasing

Professionalism shown in quoting, and using other people’s work.

Demonstration of a logical conceptual development.

Logical nature of presentation of the primary and / or secondary data.

Ability shown in organising the primary and / or secondary findings under logical, thematic headings.

Secondary research methodology:

Statement of the information sought and the breadth and depth of sources identified.

Assessment of availability, adequacy, accuracy and recency of secondary data.

An indication as to how the secondary data has been used within the study.

Primary research methodology:

Identification of information needs from primary sources.

Specification, choice criteria, justification for research philosophy, approach and strategy.

Sampling design (sample size and sampling method)

Data collection instrument (e.g. questionnaire, interview guide etc), design and pre testing

Field work

Statement of the analytical considerations

Limitations

Primary and / or secondary research

Analysis, synthesis and development of primary and secondary data

Conclusions and recommendations
 
Methods used in presenting the primary and / or secondary findings. A variety of methods preferred.

Ability to use both secondary and primary data findings in conjunction in the analysis.

Being able to reason the similarities and differences between secondary and primary data.

Skills demonstrated in interpreting the results.

Being able to relate the analysis to the research aim and objectives.

Depth and synthesis of the results as opposed to mere reporting.

Clarity in terms of stating the conclusions/recommendations. Discussion on each. Justification of each. With management implications.

Being able to critically reason the conclusions and recommendations in relation to the research aim and objectives.

Extent to which the recommendations are realistic in the organisational context.
    

　　Part Two Details :

　　Poster Presentation Presentation

　　Part 2 of the Final Assignment – Poster Presentation

　　Poster Presentation with narrative lasting no more than 10 minutes (20% of total mark)

　　The date for these presentations is in the module summary.

　　The poster should be A3 size. Content should reflect the following four areas:

　　1. Explan paticuarly significant piece or pieces of work undertaken during the research process

　　2. Indentify personal skills and evidence how those skills were used in relation to the dissertation

　　3. Identify area of personal development still required

　　4. Critically consider and demonstrate an understanding of reflective practice in self-development.

　　Appropriate academic reference should be used through this poster presentation. The poster itself can be as creative as you wish to make it.

　　Dissertation Presentation Details for the MBA and MA Students

　　Poster Presentations – 20th September.

　　This is an opportunity for the MBA and MA Students to reflect upon the process of doing an independent piece of research. The mark is 20% of your final dissertation mark.

　　The posters to be uploaded onto moodle for the externals to view.

　　The presentations, lasting 10 minutes each will be held on the 20th September in the afternoon.

　　The presentations will be held as global cafes and will follow this format. The timings are approximate

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Joshua Adedamola
    

Temidayo Akinsete
    

Jain Mu
    

Worapn Panabuddhraksa
    

Shylaja Sathasivam
    

Muhammad Hafiz

Xuejiao Dong
    

Xiaowei Pu
    

Yiming Ma
    

Paul Oso
    

Jun Wang
    

Bairu Zhang

Georgina Cutts
    

Nan Qin
    

Sanjana Kapoor
    

Jianzhe Zhang
    

Liang Shi
    

Xiadan Jiang

Xinyu Jiang
    

Jinyuan Mo
    

Joanna Outram
    

Tareg Gader
    

Wen Xie
    

Lingyu Zang

Lingyu Li
    

Valeriya Molodkova
    

Zhujun Wang
    

Myo Thiha
    

Jia Lu
    

Di Wang

Shiyuan Li
    

Michael Nwaobi
    

Xiaojie Xu
    

Mengsu Xu
    

Yotsapon Chatharatsang
    

Thi Vu

Watcharin Sereesathiensup
    

 
    

Peerachai Asadachatreekul
    

 
    

Haibo Wang
    

 

　　ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND MARKING SCHEME for the presentation

 
    

80-100

 
    

70-79

 
    

60-69

 
    

50-59
    

Narrow Fail  40-49
    

(20-39)
    

(0-19)

Class of Masters Award
    

Distinction
    

Merit
    

Pass
    

Fail
    

Non-Serious Attempt

Knowledge and understanding

 

 
    

Command of the topic illustrated by coherent application of theory,  unusual creativity, perception and insight, all suggesting that work should be published in an academic forum
    

Demonstrates command of the topic through accurate application of theory, creativity, perception and insight.
    

Demonstrates a well informed understanding of the topic by showing creativity and insight – a contribution to the academic debate
    

Understanding of contemporary academic debate applied to practical skills, with some creative input and insight
    

Descriptive while demonstrating reasonable understanding
    

Limited/poor understanding demonstrated

Any creative input is some what off the point
    

Non submission (0)

 

Non serious attempt e.g. answer irrelevant to set question or completely insufficient

Content and Exploration of theories and ideas

 
    

Outstanding selection that makes a substantial contribution to academic debate within the field of applied skills

 
    

Outstanding selection from a wide relevant and innovative range of perspectives and sources, drawing on leading edge debates.
    

Selection from a wide and relevant range of perspectives and sources that draws upon contemporary academic debate
    

Relevant selection from a good and relevant range of perspectives and sources

Sources mostly well-integrated into the overall argument
    

Relevant but not wide selection from a reasonable range of sources
    

Some/minimal relevant sources and limited topic coverage
    

Non submission (0)

 

Non serious attempt e.g. answer irrelevant to set question or completely insufficient

Analysis and

Synthesis

 

 

 
    

Outstanding use of source material

Excellent use of reflective insight that is of the highest academic quality
    

Sources very well integrated into the overall skills analysis.

Clear, well structured reflection that is well crafted and cogent
    

Sources integrated into the overall skills analysis

Clear, cogent and well-structured reflection
    

Mostly clear, cogent and well-structured reflection.
    

Sources sometimes properly integrated into reflective practice

Some tendencies towards a clear and cogent analysis
    

Sources only occasionally/not at all integrated into the reflection

Some/minimal structure and analysis present
    

Non submission (0)

Non serious attempt e.g. answer irrelevant to set question or completely insufficient

Critical engagement and analysis

Critical distance and outstanding analysis of the skills observed, to a high degree of excellence
    

Critical distance and outstanding analysis of the skills observed
    

Critical distance and sound analysis of the skills observed.
    

Demonstrates criticality and generally good analysis
    

Some successful analysis with a tendency to accept the source material at face value
    

Limited/poor analysis and criticality with reliance on limited sources
    

Non submission (0)

Non serious attempt e.g. answer irrelevant to set question or completely insufficient

Technical skills and referencing


Referencing impeccable using appropriate conventions

No errors in grammar or spelling
    

Referencing clear and accurate using appropriate conventions

Virtually no errors in grammar or spelling
    

Referencing clear and accurate using appropriate conventions

Near perfect

Grammar and spelling, with only a few errors
    

Referencing clear and mostly accurate using appropriate conventions

Good grammar and spelling with some errors
    

References adequate but clearer and/or more references needed.

Reasonable grammar and spelling but with several notable errors
    

References limited/inappropriate

Many errors in grammar and spelling, making it difficult or impossible to read

Non submission (0)


Non serious attempt e.g. answer irrelevant to set question or completely insufficient