MACE 60005: Research Methodology / Literature Review
Resource
Research Methodology blackboard website
Schedules:
(1) 10% marks are allocated on the report of literature review.
(2) 10% marks are allocated on the presentation of literature review.
(3) Submit the report to George Begg coursework box “Research Methods / Literature Review Report”, the deadline is Monday 20 April 2009, 4pm.
(4) Oral assessment timetable.
Report marking criteria (total 10 marks):
The marking consists of the following 6 assessments:
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1. |
The report is a synthesis of available research (1 mark) |
The report is an annotated bibliography (0 mark) |
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2. |
The report is a critical evaluation (2 marks) |
The report is confined to description (0 mark) |
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3. |
The report has appropriate breadth and depth (2 marks) |
The report is narrow and shallow (0 mark) |
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4. |
The report has clarity and conciseness (2 marks) |
The report is confusing and longwinded (0 mark) |
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5. |
The report uses rigorous and consistent methods (1 mark) |
The report is constructed in an arbitrary way (0 mark) |
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6. |
The report leads logically to the research topics (2 marks) |
The report is irrelevant to the research topics (0 mark) |
There is no requirement for how many pages to write once you cover the above points.
Oral Assessment marking criterion (total 10 marks):
The marking consists of the following 7 assessments:
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1. |
Critical thought and objectivity |
2 marks |
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2. |
Clarity of presentation |
2 marks |
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3. |
Structure of presentation |
2 marks |
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4. |
Enthusiasm of presenter |
1 mark |
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5. |
Interest of presentation |
1 mark |
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6. |
Management of the time boundary |
1 mark |
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7. |
Evidence of preparation |
1 mark |
Selected Manuals and Guides
How to write a literature review
The literature review: a few tips on conducting it
Conducting a literature review