Economics and Globalisation BMA4002 Report
- Subject Code :
BMA4002
- University :
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- Country :
United Kingdom
Module code: |
BMA4002-20 |
Module title: |
Economics and Globalisation |
Subject field: |
Business and Management |
Assignment: |
A1. An Individual Report |
Assessment type: |
Individual Report |
Weight: |
50% of overall grade |
Level: |
4 |
Word Criteria: |
2500 words (+/-10%) |
Submission Deadline: |
28th April 2025 at 23:59 pm |
Assessment 1: Individual Report (50% of the total marks)
You are asked to choose a commodity (food or other) and write a briefing note with an accompanying set of power point slides (maximum of 12) for your superior (not an economist). He/she is giving a presentation on how world commodity prices (for a chosen commodity) are changing and what, if any, the connection is with the change in world oil prices. Each slide should be accompanied by notes that explain what the slides show. The report should not exceed 2500 words (slides and notes) excluding references and appendices. Your work should be submitted on Turnitin in pdf or word format (NOT in power points) by the deadline.
You need to include:
- Relevant data for the 10-year period
- The link between commodity prices and oil prices
- Any other factors that have impacted on the world commodity prices.
You should make use of the following economic concepts
- Demand and supply analysis
- Elasticity of demand and supply
- Substitutes and compliments
- Make sure you define all concepts clearly
- Include diagrams on your slides with clear and relevant explanations
- Use a range of sources, for example, textbooks, academic journal papers, the latest economic news and data sites, and economists and specialists comments to support your findings, discussions, and suggestions/recommendations. Use Harvard System to properly reference your report, including both in-text referencing and end of paper reference list. Failing to do so will lead to a loss in a mark. You should upload a Microsoft Word document or PDF to Turnitin (not Power Point, as in that case your notes will be lost).
Individual report marking criteria:
D 40-49% Satisfactory quality |
To achieve a pass, your work should be completed within the guidelines. The work will show only a basic understanding of economic theories. There will be some evidence of an ability to review literature and to use it to analyse the data, although small mistakes, omissions or deficiencies exist. There may be lack of diagrams/statistics or use diagrams/statistics, which are not very accurate and are poorly explained. There will be some evidence of the use of references and acknowledgement of sources, although not always well cited. You did not present any critical analysis between the theories and the practices. The context lacks logic. |
C 50-59% Sound quality |
Your work demonstrates an adequate understanding of economic theories. There will be some evidence of an ability to clearly demonstrate a fair understanding of the question; have a reasonable coverage of relevant course material; provide fairly accurate economic analysis without serious errors, although arguments are not fully developed; use diagrams/statistics which are mostly accurate with some explanation; review literature with some evidence of an ability to synthesise and evaluate. However, there will be some limitations in relation to the depth of the analysis. It is generally coherent with effective use of references and acknowledgement of sources. |
B 60-69% Good quality |
Your work clearly demonstrates a more perceptive ability to review literature, apply knowledge and to make evaluations; demonstrate a good overall understanding of the question; have a good coverage of relevant course material; provide detailed and largely accurate economic analysis with good development of arguments; apply largely accurate diagrams specifically to the question with good explanatory text; present material well normally with no errors. Good structure and effective sequence of ideas; a consistent reference scheme. |
A 70-84% Excellent quality |
At this level, your work will demonstrate excellent, flair and an imaginative approach. It is distinguished by a depth of understanding; have a comprehensive coverage of relevant material; provide detailed but accessible economic analysis with good development of arguments; makes use of accurate diagrams which relate specifically to the question and are accompanied by a high level of economic analysis; offer a critical evaluation of theoretical/policy issues; be an excellent presentation of the material with no errors. Show exceptional knowledge, understanding and/or skill. Very well written and directed, consistent scheme of references and entirely appropriate. |
A+ 85% - 100% Outstanding quality |
Outstanding work by all criteria. |
