Build on the research and evaluation skills

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Assessment Type - Comparative Analysis - individual assessment - 1000 - 1500 word report. (Note: this report will be used as the basis of Assessment 4, the individual Oral Presentation).

Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to build on the research and evaluation skills and techniques developed with Assessments 1 and 2, and the critical thinking skills discussed and practiced in class, to develop a comparative analysis of the Trimester topic. This assessment will help also students to develop and improve writing and information literacy skills. This assessment contributes specifically to Learning Outcomes a, c, and d.

Topic:

A short report comparing and contrasting what different academically valid sources say on the Trimester topic - topic was be provided in class and via Moodle - it is the same topic used as the basis of Assessment 2.

Students should use the 4 acceptable sources ( the ones that met the evaluation criteria as taught in class) from their Annotated Bibliography plus a minimum of 2 other sources (academically acceptable and that meet the evaluation criteria) to develop their report

Task Details:

The short report gives students the opportunity to study an assigned topic in depth. It requires students to find relevant sources of information that will enable them to write a comparative analysis from an informed point of view. This will help students to develop writing and information literacy skills.

The assessment will require students to identify 2 or 3 main points of interest about the Trimester Topic. Students should use the 4 acceptable sources from their Annotated Bibliography plus a minimum of 2 other sources (academically acceptable and that meet the evaluation criteria) to develop their report.

Using their sources which may agree and/or disagree with those points, students should compare and contrast what the different sources say about the points and draw conclusions which answer the question(s) posed. A brief evaluation (a summary sentence such as used in your Annotated Bibliography) of the sources should be included in the discussion.

It is important to note that the purpose of this assignment is to review what different authors say about the topic/points of interest. More detail about the assessment will be provided in class and via Moodle.

Presentation:

The review needs to be submitted as follows:
- 1000 - 1500 + 10% word academic style report
- Word .doc or .docx
- Font: Arial 10pt, Calibri 11pt or Times New Roman 12pt.
- Title page
- Introduction, analysis discussion using suitable headings and sub- headings and a conclusion
- Reference List

The topic for this assessment is "If a business drops its price will it always increase demand - and will it make more profit?"

This is quite a broad topic so individuals need to identify the scope / focus / theme of their assessment. This should be explained in the introduction. The overall focus is the rule relating to the price/demand relationship and consumer responses.

Some possibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Identifying research which discusses the question in general terms - compare and contrast what different authors say
- Identifying the general principle - i.e. what is usually the answer, then identifying a particular type of good (specialty good, luxury goods, Giffen goods) and discussing whether the general principles will also apply to this type of good.
- Discuss whether the rule applies to 3 different types of goods and draw a conclusion as to how applicable the rule/theory is
- Focus on 2 or 3 different industries e.g. grocery items vs furniture vs sports shoes and discuss how the rule applies
- You could also compare how the rule might apply differently between a consumer and a business to business market.

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This assignment has been prepared as per the topic as well as requirements provided by the student. All the requirements and instruction has been closely followed to ensure that the delivered solution meets all the criteria. Furthermore, the solution has addressed the topic and different headings have been made as per the need. Referencing has been done using the harvard referencing style along with the in-text citations.

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9/9/2017 1:24:55 AM

Language used is professional and the assessment is presented as required. Overall presentation, spelling and grammar / 13 Language used is not acceptable and/or the assessment is not presented as required - many errors. Please attend EDC classes for assistance Language used is acceptable but not professional and the assessment is mainly presented as required - some errors. Grammar and spelling issues - please attend EDC for assistance Language used is acceptable but not completely professional and the assessment is presented as required. Some grammar and spelling issues Language used is competent but not completely professional and the assessment is presented as required. Very minor grammar and spelling issues Language used is professional and the assessment is presented with thought and imagination. No grammar or spelling issues

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9/9/2017 1:24:51 AM

Coherence of report / 14 Little or no coherence or attempt made to structure the report in a clear and logical way Basic structure given but more thought needed to create a logical flow and linkage of ideas, Reasonable structure and flow of ideas, reasonable use of headings and sub-headings. Most sections / paragraphs begin with a clearly identifiable topic sentence but not all follow a natural or logical order. Language used is almost but not completely professional and the assessment is presented as required.

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:21:10 AM

Citation presentation / 20 In text references included in the report were not present in the reference list and/or references which were included in the reference list were not found in the text and/or no references provided. In text references and a corresponding reference list were presented but not all references were apparent in the body of the report. Improvement in formatting and inclusion of all reference elements needed for improvement Citations within the body of the report and a corresponding reference list were presented. Minor formatting problems exist, or components were missing. Citations within the body of the report and a corresponding reference list were presented and all present. Minor formatting problems exist. No components were missing. All needed citations were included in the report in a sophisticated way. References matched the citations, and all were presented in correct format

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:21:03 AM

Conclusions / 20 Summary of main points not clearly presented, conclusions do not reflect discussion or conclusion missing. Basic conclusion - summary of main points provided but more linkage to analysis and discussion needed for a better conclusion. Relevance to topic very basic or missing Reasonable conclusion - summary of main points provided but clarity and linkage to analysis could be improved for a better conclusion. Relevance to topic provided but more depth/clarity needed for improvement Summary of main points clearly presented. Some greater depth or clarity of explanations will improve. The topic sentence is restated but not clearly linked to the conclusions. Succinct and precise conclusions strongly supported in the review. The topic sentence is restated and clearly linked to the conclusions. No issues with coherence and flow of ideas.

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:20:57 AM

Interpretation and analysis of literature2 / 20 Little or no interpretation of literature - paraphrase or quotes only. No attempt to analyse. Basic interpretation of literature - too much paraphrasing - some attempt to analyse literature but needs more thought and depth. More original input and interpretation needed for a better mark Reasonable interpretation of literature - better attempt at original analysis but still relying on paraphrasing. Relevance to topic is given better flow and coherence will improve Generally good interpretation and analysis of literature. Some minor issues with coherence and flow of ideas. Overall arrangement of ideas and discussion is logical but occasionally needs more sophisticated flow. Excellent, thoughtful and original interpretation and analysis of literature. Very minor issues with coherence and flow of ideas. Overall arrangement of ideas and discussion is logical.

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9/9/2017 1:20:51 AM

BUS100 Assessment 3 Marking Rubric - total mark will be scaled to a mark out of 30 CRITERIA Fail 0-49% Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Introduction explaining topic / 13 Either no introduction or introduction makes little or no sense and does not reflect report topic or content Basic introduction, identifies topic but does not explain in any depth. Lack of background and identification of main discussion points Topic is identified and explained, some attempt made to outline report and research covered. Purpose statement and main discussion points could be more clearly articulated Good introduction allows the reader to understand the report, its purpose, contents and context. Some inconsistencies of expression or content. Very good introduction allows the reader to clearly understand the report, its purpose, contents and context. One or two slight inconsistencies of expression or content prevents it being a perfect introduction

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:20:14 AM

Marking Guide: Introduction explaining topic and points of focus 3 marks Interpretation and analysis of Literature 5 marks Conclusions 5 marks Correct referencing 5 marks Coherence of report 3 marks Overall presentation, spelling & grammar 3 marks Total marks 25 marks

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:20:06 AM

Some possibilities include (but are not limited to): • Identifying research which discusses the question in general terms - compare and contrast what different authors say • Identifying the general principle - i.e. what is usually the answer, then identifying a particular type of good (specialty good, luxury goods, Giffen goods) and discussing whether the general principles will also apply to this type of good. • Discuss whether the rule applies to 3 different types of goods and draw a conclusion as to how applicable the rule/theory is • Focus on 2 or 3 different industries e.g. grocery items vs furniture vs sports shoes and discuss how the rule applies • You could also compare how the rule might apply differently between a consumer and a business to business market.

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:19:57 AM

Points to remember: You only need to write 1000 - 1500 words + 10%. This means you need to be fairly specific about the approach you take and the alternatives you discuss and evaluate - so limit your scope/focus. You need to develop the discussion into a single coherent report - this means you will need to do some considerable outlining and editing to make the report flow well. Coherence is worth 14% of the marks so may mean the difference between a Pass and Credit etc.

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:19:50 AM

If you want a higher grade your individual needs to use more than the minimum research e.g. • Pass = minimum number of sources • Credit = minimum + 2 additional sources • Distinction = minimum + 5 additional sources • High Distinction = minimum + 8 additional sources Presentation is worth 13% of marks so make your report look good. Put a bit of effort into the title page, pagination and spacing. Referencing is worth 20% so make sure you reference using the correct referencing style and follow the referencing guides. Attend the Library workshops if you are unsure or need assistance. Take your draft to an English Development class - you will also need a copy of the assessment task, and ask for assistance in writing, presentation, flow etc

len1634244

9/9/2017 1:19:19 AM

HI THERE! i have attached assignment 2 ,because assignment 3 is based on same topic and assignment 2 made by you guys and i got 85% mark which is unbeliveable,please make sure i get good marks in this as well otherwise i will fail subject as I had very bad past record.

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