An essay requires the systematic investigation of a topic and the development of a written argument. Essays assess cognitive and research skills. Essays are expected to develop coherent arguments, be founded on thorough research, and provide insight into the topic area. 

Submission: A hard copy must be submitted to your tutor in class at the time of your tutorial for each week of assessment. Extension: No extensions for this assessment task will be granted except for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Penalties: No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 20% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 40% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.

What is required to complete the assessment satisfactorily: The assessment is made up of two weeks of tutorial work each of which is worth 10% of the final grade. These assessments are worth a total of 20% of your final grade.  The format for these assessments will be a short essay. Over the semester, 2 random weeks of coursework will be collected. Each of the two assessed weeks will account for 10% of your total grade, totalling 20% overall. Students should be aware that some coursework details will be made available during lectures in the prior week. It is expected that each student is prepared for and attends the tutorial. The two selected weeks of assessment will be chosen at random. 

In the case of a student missing a tutorial they may apply for Special Consideration.

Please see the Assessment Guide for more information regarding this assignment

A case study or report is a written document outlining the results of a detailed analysis of a situation using empirical data and research. Case Studies or Reports are used to assess critical thinking, analytical and research skills. As this is a group exercise all members of the group are expected to contribute actively and substantially. While it is understood that some members of the group may have different input in the research and the written component the group will be required to acknowledge that all group members have given quality time to the project.

Half of the marks (15 marks) will be given based on the overall report. The other half of the marks (15 marks) will be given based on individual contribution. It is expected that each report will highlight each group members contribution.

Details about the report will be posted on iLearn.

While writing your report, you should incorporate relevant theories and concepts to justify your arguments. These must be relevant to BUS202 and not adapted or ‘cloned’ from other units.

Remember to acknowledge your sources throughout the paper using the Harvard referencing system. The report is to be typed and 1.5 spaced (a standard 12 point font should be used). It should be checked for spelling, consistency and clarity of expression.

Your report should incorporate at least 30 different references. These can be sourced from the following: • Academic articles • Relevant books • Periodicals • Relevant company sources The 30 references need to be evenly balanced between these four resource options. The assessment sheet for the report will be available on iLearn.

Your report must be submitted to Turnitin at www.turnitin.com by the due date.  A printed copy is NOT required. 

There will be a deduction of 20% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period, or part thereof, that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission– 40% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. 

Final Examination

The final exam will be set during the exam period. The format of the final exam will be outlined in the final weeks of the course. You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations. http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. The University’s policy on Special Consideration process is available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration

The actual process is available at: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration

If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the unavoidable disruption process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. (Individual Faculties may indicate when the Faculties’ Supplementary Exams are normally scheduled.) The Macquarie university examination policy details the principles and conduct of examinations at the University. The policy is available at: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/examination/policy.html