Assessment 1 - Individual Component (Essay)
Assessment 1 - Individual Component (Essay)
Weight: 30%
Due date:Friday 25th Aug, 11:55 pm
Length: 1,500 Words (+/- 10% - excluding references)
Submission type:ViaTurnitinTask Overview:
"Failing to plan, is planning to fail." Critically discuss this statement. INCLUDEPICTURE "https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/pluginfile.php/8610866/mod_page/content/136/63m57b.jpeg" * MERGEFORMATINET
Preparation/Instructions:
Structure and Advice
The structure of your essay is extremely important and will be crucial in communicating your ideas to the reader. You have 1,500 words at your disposal and you need to make sure that what you say is relevant.
Introductions
An introduction is a road map of your essay.
It is NOT an introduction to the subject "Relevance of planning (for example)". Your introductionmuststate:
The aim of your essay
The key sections of your essay
Major findings from each section of your essay
A concluding statement
Your introduction should be 1 paragraph and should be no longer than 150 words (125 - 150 words is ideal).
It's a good idea to create a framework for your essay (section breakdown). That way you can write a model introduction and, once you have finished, go back and re-write it. Remember, the introduction is the last thing that gets done before you submit.
Body
The body of your essay should be structured according to the key points you want to make. There are a number of points you need to cover use these to help you structure your essay.
Grab some articles that you think are going to be good (cheat a bit here - read the abstract, does it sound like it is going to help?).
You'll need more articles than the 'minimum required' because some of the articles you look out probably won't end up being any good.
Take some notes. Pretty soon you'll have a few important points - things you think are interesting, things that help you make up YOUR mind about the question.
Those things you wrote down? Those are the topics for each of your paragraphs. They form the structure of your paper.
Paragraphs should have their own internal structure. They should be approximately 125-150 words long.
Use a claim, data, warrant structure.
Make a claim, provide data that supports the claim, and then write about why it matters - what are the implications of that claim. This will keep you on track.
Conclusion
Just your intro again. Summarise the key points. No new info.
This is similar to your introduction. You must summarise the key points identified in your essay. It should have no new information. You should have a definitive thought, answer, or 'conclusion' (as in, what do you conclude after having researched the topic).
References
You must use theAPA 7th Editionreference style (see iLearn and the library for more information).
New APA 7th Edition - Referencing - Subject and Research Guides at Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)You must have:
In-text referencing
A final reference list (with ALL references mentioned in your report) INCLUDEPICTURE "https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/pluginfile.php/8610866/mod_page/content/136/Ref.jpeg" * MERGEFORMATINET
You must have a minimum of12PEER REVIEWED JOURNALreferences - sourced via the Macquarie University Library databases (use the Multi Search link above).
You may reference the textbook if you wish.
Importantly, meeting the minimum number of references does not constitute a 'pass'.
You must use referencing intelligently and integrate it through your report to provide evidence and support for your position/recommendation.
Referencing is not difficult and there are lots of resources that can help you make sure you adhere to the guidelines.
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Headings
Headings are a useful way of sign posting your work, and you are encouraged to use them (yes, even in an essay!). Make sure they are descriptive (NOT generic terms such as 'Body') and that they are numbered correctly.
Cover Page
You should include a cover page with your name and student ID.
Formatting
You should use a standard font in a reasonable size (Arial, Calibri, Century Gothic etc. size 11 or 12) with line spacing of at least 1.15, a blank line between each paragraphs, and justified text.
Word Count
You should include the word count in the footer of your report.
EssayMarking Rubric:
Make sure you pay attention to the rubricCriteria Distinction (D)
High Distinction (HD)
CRITERION 1
Research & Referencing
Research includes academic and popular references.
This forms a part of analysis and construction of solution (ULO 3)
A minimum of 7 peer reviewed references are required The essayexceedsthe research requirement; references are from good peer reviewed journals and are used as evidence as well as citationsIn text referencing is accurate and timely with occasional use of multiple references tosupportarguments. Very minor errors. The essayconsiderably exceedsthe research requirement; references are from good peer reviewed journals, are of a high standard and are highly relevant to the essay.
In text referencing is excellent with sophisticated understanding of the purposes of referencing. Almost no errors present.
CRITERION 2
Structure and organisation
Introduction and Conclusion
Use structure to develop your argument, analyse the context, and construct your argument/solution (ULO 3) Structure explicitly organises arguments with well-crafted sections. Evidence of linking between sections with headings clearly reflecting the contents. Structure adds to the ease of reading the essay.
This paper is sequenced well, and arguments are organised in a clear and consistent manner, though some arguments and ideas may be vague or lacking an explicit connection. The pathway to the arguments and positions is generally clear with some minor problems in progression.
Introduction clearly tells the reader about the essay and conclusion summarises the core arguments well.
Structure is clear and elegant with very well-crafted sections. Headings (if used) succinctly reflect the sections content. The structure contributes to communicating complex ideas in a systematic and simple way.
The essay is sequenced exceptionally well with each section being clear and themes explicitly identified. Arguments are expressed well and positioned appropriately and the pathway to the discussed concept and solution is logical and appropriate. There is no surprise in the concluding position as the preceding arguments layout clear justifications. Student demonstrates their own ability to independently think about how to structure their work.
Introductions is a clear roadmap explicitly link arguments and sections. Conclusion summarises the core arguments very well.
CRITERION 3
Demonstrates understanding of relevant theory and its implications for the practice of management.
Assesses the purpose, value, and the role of planning within the context of a workplace setting.
(ULO 4)
The essay demonstrates critical thinking with a clear answer to the question.
Highly structured approach. Information clearly demonstrates and understanding of the efficacy and value of planning and demonstrates nuance in argument.
Discussion is critical and does not reproduce lay type responses. Identifies important points and discusses these in an appropriate manner. The essay demonstrates excellent thinking with a clearly justified answer to the question.
Highly structured approach to the essay with clear and well-articulated discussion of planning as a function and its usefulness in fast paced environments.
Demonstrates learning from content as well as understanding of theory and management as a discipline.
Clearly addresses the question, develops an opinion and supports this position well.
CRITERION 4
Written expression
Academic English
Structure of essay includes structure of argument (sequencing, paragraph structure eg Claim, Data Warrant, or PEEL, roadmaps etc), explicit nature of sentences assessing the purpose and value of the question.
(ULO4) The essay uses a good standard of academic English with very few grammatical errors.
Paragraphs are a good length and flow into one another well.
Sentences are well structured and coherent.
Formatting is very good The essay uses a good standard of academic English with no grammatical errors.
Paragraphs are a good length and flow into one another well. Claim, data, warrant structure is evidentSentences are very well structured and coherent.
Formatting is excellent and adds to the quality of the essay
