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required to carry out individual research on a specific topic with the objective of writing a report on their findings.
Studentsshould select this topic and write aresearch-based report:
1. How can Mobile AppTechnologies be used to improve the quality of life for disabled people?
To do this assessment, students should:
• Research topic using academic sources
• Analyse findings from your secondary research to identify the issues relevant to the topic
• Discuss your findings in your own words in the report
• Correctly reference and cite any sources used in the report using the Harvard Referencing System
The report should be 3000 words in length and it should be presented in report format.
The main objectives of this task is to demonstrate students’ ability to carry out effective research task on the chosen topicusing academic quality resources, to discuss the results of their findings and to properly reference the work.
Students may also use the internet for their research. However research using sources entirely from the internet is not acceptable for this assignment and their work will be marked down accordingly. Students shouldconcentrate research on sources of Academic quality.
Marking Criteria
Literature Review10 marks Referencing 10 marks Report Content and structure
80-100%
An excellent, well-rounded, discussion of the topic.
9 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format
Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic.
Evidence of wide ranging reading and well developed coherent arguments.
Excellent analysis and comprehensive discussion of topic
Excellent clear explanation and summary of findings in own words covering all main points.
Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments
Excellent standard of English.
Fluent writing style.
Grammar and spelling accurate.
70-79%
All aspects of the topichave been discussed in some depth.
8 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format
Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic.
Evidence of independent reading supporting arguments.
Excellent analysis and discussion of topic
Excellent explanation and summary of findings in own words
Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments
Excellent standard of English.
Fluent writing style.
Grammar and spelling accurate.
60-69%
A mainly descriptive account of the topic has been given 7 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. All citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format Recommended report format used with logical approach that informs and enhances the reader’s understanding of the topic.
Clear evidence of reading outside the module list.
Some excellent analysis and very good discussion of topic
Some excellent explanation and summary of findings in own words
Quotes only used where absolutely necessary to support arguments
Excellent standard of English.
Fluent writing style.
Grammar and spelling accurate.
50-59%
A constructive review of topic is presented.
6 or more sources cited correctly in text using Harvard format
Reference List present and in alphabetical order. The majority of citations referenced and in correct Harvard format
Bibliography present and in correct Harvard format
Recommended report format used that is logically organised around topic.
Very good analysis and discussion of topic
Some evidence of reading outside the module list.
Good attempt at explaining findings in own words
Minimal quotes used, mainly to support arguments
Good standard of English.
Fluent writing style.
Grammar and spelling accurate.