ADVANCED BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

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Pass

Detailed answers to all parts of the questions or tasks.

Clearly structured and focused, demonstrating overall coherence and in-depth understanding of the unit content and assessment requirements.

Evidence of the use of independently sourced material, well applied in all contexts.

Very few errors in grammar as appropriate.

Detailed response to all relevant parts of the questions or tasks, with evidence of clear understanding of the issues.

Well-structured with evidence of independent reading supporting the argument.

Clear evidence of a range of independently sourced material, well applied in all contexts.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

Very full, independent response to the assignment, applying relevant material well beyond any module input, demonstrating independent study.

Excellent understanding and application of relevant theory, concepts and models. Very clear logical structure.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

Excellent links between relevant ideas, theories and practice.

Evidence of independent learning and the ability to engage critically and analytically with a wide range of contextually relevant resource material.

Demonstration of original insights supported by well-structured overall argument.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

The work demonstrates engagement in an academic debate which presents clear evidence of a considered understanding of the topics studied.

There is evidence of clear synthesis of theoretical issues and practice.

A critical analysis of theoretical models and/or practical applications has resulted in originality.

Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

Fail

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of

Little attempt to engage with assignment brief.

Learning outcomes not fully met.

Whilst some of the characteristics of a pass have been demonstrated, the work does not address each of the outcomes for the specified

assessment task.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

key concepts, theories or practice.

Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.

The work may be an overly descriptive account demonstrating minimal interpretation, and there is very limited evidence of analysis, synthesis or evaluation.

No counterarguments or alternative frames of reference are generated

or considered.

1.1 Appraise business research problems.

1.2 Develop and justify appropriate research aims and objectives within a defined scope and timeframe.

1.3 Critically explore, select and justify research approaches.

2.1 Critically analyse different theoretical approaches to a research problem.

2.2 Create a structured and thorough critical literature review.

3.1 Critically evaluate relevant research methodologies to reflect the research objectives.

3.2 Design an appropriate methodology in terms of the research objectives for a defined population.

3.3 Justify the methodology selected in terms ofthe research objectives within agreed ethical guidelines.

4.1 Create a research question, literature review and methodology.

4.2 Propose techniques for use with quantitativeand qualitative data collection and analysis.