The final essay is written on ON THE JOB AND OFF THE JOB TRAINING METHODS covered in
Question:
The final essay is written on ON THE JOB AND OFF THE JOB TRAINING METHODS covered in the course that is of more interest for the student. It is expected to be 1,000 words and demonstrate successful accomplishment of the following:
➢ Researching - finding at least three academically acceptable sources of information, i.e. books,
academic journal articles, theses, etc.
➢ Reading- critically what you have found while researching.
➢ Thinking- critically as you read and conduct your fieldwork in the organisation.
➢ Focusing- being able to choose and be selective while researching, reading and writing.
➢ Asking questions- thinking critically within the larger context as you read and write.
➢ Organising- your work while doing the research, reading etc, and in the report.
➢ Being cohesive- while researching and writing, within the limits of time, length and resources.
➢ Re-drafting- asking for and responding to feedback; writing and re-writing your paper, where your final draft will be different from the very first draft.
Evaluation of the essay report, based on the above criteria:
GENERIC OUTLINE | DETAILS/EXPLANATION | % |
Introduction | Understanding the topic: 1. a short summary of the chosen topic; 2. highlighting the significant issues around it; 3. reasons for your interest in this topic. | 25 |
Discussion | 1. Discussion of the significant issues summarised in the Introductionin detail, using additional literature as necessary; 2. Suggesting alternative perspectives or solution(s) for the problems, ifrelevant. | 25 |
Conclusion | Rounding out your analysis: a summary of findings and discussion; anattempt to interpret the further implications of the discussion. | 25 |
References | A balanced variety of sources used, providing evidence for additionalresearch; cited in an academic format both in-text and at the end of the essay. | 10 |
Writing ability | Good command of written English (i.e. use of an appropriate ‘title’,correct grammar, spelling, etc.) and format; a ‘readable’ paper (i.e.unity and coherence of ideas and materials used, smoothly flowing throughout the paper) | 15 |
TOTAL | 100 |
Financial Accounting and Reporting
ISBN: 978-0273744443
14th Edition
Authors: Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott