Task Description
In light of the research conducted for your week as class leader and the outcomes of the tutorial discussion, you will develop a short essay,
The essay must:
? Address the key issues/questions in the case activity and/or address the central questions outlined in the tutorial guide.
? Be clearly written and properly structured, with clearly defined introduction, body and conclusion sections
? Address the key issues at stake as informed by the lectures, readings, class/peer discussion
? Provide evidence of research
? Demonstrate critical reasoning and analysis
? Adhere to a formal academic writing style. This means you must write in sentences (no bullet points), reference appropriately and provide a bibliography
Assessment Criteria
Personal and Intellectual Autonomy
? Display expertise of main concepts explored
? Engage with class discussion on your requisite question/theme. That is, show how the class interaction modified your views/changed expectations held prior to class discussion.
? Demonstrate critical analysis, which requires you to go beyond a mere restatement of received
conceptual/theoretical ideas, that is you provide evidence to substantiate your claims/position.
Research and Inquiry
? Identify and explain/define the requisite IHRM concepts
? Show a logical presentation and flow of argument
Information literacy
? Draw upon an appropriate range of references, i.e. the compulsory readings and additional readings
(Please be aware that this does not include non-refereed references from websites)
Communication and Presentation
? Display a cohesive and logical sequence of relevant points
? Present in a formal and academic writing style
? Develop a logical and consistent flow from your introduction through to your conclusion.
? Demonstrate accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation and a formal layout. NB. You must write in
sentences and please ensure you submit a polished manuscript and avoid the use of gender specific and
discriminatory language.
? Ensure that in-text references and reference list are presented accurately (see School of Business
guidelines)
? Be very careful to ensure that you DO NOT PLAGIARISE, i.e. Appropriately cite references within the
essay – all quotes and paraphrasing must be referenced
Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding
? Degree to which your analysis explores the ethical considerations from various stakeholder perspectives.