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2500 WORDS 24 HRS ECON ESSAY

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FC701ExtendedProjectWrittenReport-AssessmentInstructions.docx
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ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS


KEY INFORMATION:

Assessment title:


WRITTEN REPORT

Module Name:

Extended Project

Module Code:

FC701

Tutor’s Name:



Assessments will be set in:

Week 1

Assessments are due in:

(see Module Information on VLE for submission dates)

Assessment weighting:

60%




ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS:

Core Task:

The Extended Project is an independent research project on a topic of your
choice, which should be academically suitable, i.e. related to your degree
specialism or pathway, and approved by your Class Teacher.

There are six tasks in the Extended Project. Four tasks are formative (i.e.
tasks for which you won’t get a grade but will receive feedback from the
teacher), and two tasks are summative (i.e. tasks for which you will receive a
grade).

All six tasks are part of the Extended Project and required. You will be working
on the Extended Project throughout this module, which is delivered across two
terms, as follows:



Term: Assessment Part & Information: Weighting: Due: *

1 Formative Task 1: Extended Project Proposal

· In this task you will choose an appropriate topic for your Extended Project
and identify questions you want to investigate.

· You will produce a plan of your project work leading up to producing the
written project report.

(You will receive a separate worksheet for this task) 0% Week 5

Formative Task 2: Peer review Revised Proposal

· This task will help you revise your Research Proposal based on the feedback
you have received.

You will start revising proposal in class and give a 3-minute presentation on
key changes made based on feedback. 0% Week 8

Summative Task 1: Project Presentation (5 minutes)

· In this task you will give a five-minute presentation on your final revised
project topic.

· You will provide background information, a rationale, and the research aims of
your chosen topic.



40% Slides submission:

Week 10

In-class presentation: Week 11

2 Formative Task 3: First Draft of Project Introduction

You will submit a draft of the Project Introduction (approx. 300-350 words),
where you provide the background, explain the problem and present the research
aim of the topic you presented in Term 1. This task builds on your Summative
Presentation. 0% Week 2



Formative Task 4: Main Body Outline

· You will submit a draft of the Main Body of the project. You can use the
template provided on the VLE or you can create your own structure.

0% Week 5



Summative Task 2: Written Project

· In this task, you will write a 2,500-word report. The purpose of this report
is to investigate the topic you have chosen for the Extended Project through
secondary research and analysis of information from a variety of sources. In
your report you should:

· Appropriately cover the topic of the Extended Project.

· Address the aim/question you set out to investigate, by researching, analysing
and using information from relevant sources.

· Develop an academic argument with support from sources.

· Analyse project outcomes and draw conclusions about your Extended Project.

· Include a complete list of references used in producing the Project Report.

60% Week 9



*For exact dates, please visit the relevant Module Information on the VLE page:
https://pathways.kaplaninternational.com/mod/page/view.php?id=301867



Structure for Summative Task 2 Extended Project Written Report:

You must choose a structure for your report which will best suit your Extended
Project topic and the question(s) you are investigating.

As a minimum you should include the following elements indicated with *:

1. Abstract / Summary* (Not included in the word count)

2. Introduction* (~300-350 words)

3. Main Body*: Exploration of Sources through Description of key
Issues/Discussion/Development/Analysis (please note: this part of your report
should have more than one section. The way you structure this is decided by you,
with support from your tutor. Your structure will depend on the topic and
purpose of your project (~1,900-2,000 words)

4. Conclusion* (~250 words)

5. Reference list*: a minimum of 10 sources required. At least half of the
sources you use should be academic (not included in word count)

6. Appendices: e.g., any data sets you have used (not included in word count)

You will propose your own titles for sections and sub-sections within part 3.



Here is an example structure for the report on the following Extended Project
topic:

‘Is manufacturing essential to economic growth in the UK?’

Abstract: A short summary of the main points of the report.

Introduction: A brief introduction to the problem of de-industrialisation.
Purpose and thesis statement identified.

Section 1 title: Reasons for Offshoring. A detailed look at migration of jobs to
less-developed economies.

Section 2 title: The Problem. Explanation and analysis of drawbacks of offshore
manufacturing.

Section 3 title: Research Analysis. Discussion and analysis of benefits of
manufacturing at home.

Section 4 title: The Solution. Discussion of ‘re-shoring’ and ways of achieving
it.

Conclusion: Restatement of main points focusing on how manufacturing helps
achieve economic recovery and growth.

Reference List: Include a minimum of 10 sources. At least half of all sources
you use should be academic.

Theory and/or task resources required for the assessment:

You must conduct secondary research for this assessment finding relevant sources
independently. You must keep a record of the sources that you use to inform your
written report.

Assessment reference style:

You should use Harvard or APA referencing for all assignments in GIC. The
minimum number of sources required is 10. At least half of the sources you use
should be academic.

Expected word count:

· The final Written Report (Task 5) must be 2,500 words (+/-20%). If you write
too much or too little, you may lose marks.




MODULE OUTCOMES ASSESSED:

The following module outcomes are assessed in this task:

· Produce a proposal for an extended project, including aims, scope and a plan
of work

· Find, select and use appropriate and reliable sources to inform research and
accurately observe referencing conventions

· Present project outcomes effectively in writing and verbally, complying with
academic convention for the genre and using appropriate linguistic register and
subject-specific language








SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Your submission for the Written Report must meet the following requirements:

· Use Arial or Calibri font, size 12

· Use double-spaces between lines/1.5 and standard document margins

· Include an appropriate header (module code, student number and tutor name)

· Number all pages included in the assignment

· Include a title page with the following information:

· Module Code (e.g. FC701C)

· Class/Group (e.g. Group A)

· Module Title (Extended Project)

· Assessment Type (e.g. Extended Project Summative Task 5 Written Report)

· Module Tutor Name

· Student Name

· Student ID Number

· Date of Submission

· Word count







Academic Misconduct

All work submitted to GIC must be written by you. If the level and
sophistication of your language is considerably higher than other pieces of
written work you have produced, it will be assumed that you were given unfair
assistance and you will either be penalised for plagiarism or receive no credit
for clarity of expression. If the Turnitin similarity score on your work
indicates that you have copied work from another source without proper
acknowledgement, you may be penalised for plagiarism or receive no credit for
clarity of expression. For more information about academic misconduct,
plagiarism and collusion, see the ‘Academic Misconduct Information for Students’
document on the College Services VLE page. Link:
https://pathways.kaplaninternational.com/course/view.php?id=1940



· Late submissions or if you have problems submitting your Final Project Report,
please e-mail college services: contact.gic@kaplan.com or use the form here:
https://kicpathways.formstack.com/forms/contact_gic and choose ‘Assignment
hand-in' from the pull-down list for ‘what your enquiry is about’.








ASSESSMENT MARK:

Your Extended Project Written Report (task 5) grade will be calculated based on
separate grades for each of these 6 aspects:



1. Identification of Topic and Rationale (20%)

Suitable choice of research topic for the report and appropriate to the scope of
the project. Logical reasons for undertaking the project have been given, with
suitable amount of context for the reader to form a judgement on the usefulness,
scope and aims of the project.



2. Use of sources (20%)

A good range of relevant and appropriate sources selected for the project.
Information/evidence from sources well analysed and evaluated, and successfully
synthesised to support key points in the report. Key issues from sources
identified and covered in appropriate depth and detail to inform and/or address
research aims.



3. Critical Analysis of Research Topic (20%)

An effective, focused and reasoned argument/line of evaluation developed.
Evidence of critical thinking to make logical and comprehensively justified
conclusions; the research aim is successfully addressed.



4. Structure (20%)

All required elements of the task included. Coherent organisation of ideas with
effective use of linking devices. Clear links to the project aim in all sections
of the project. The abstract effectively summarises the main aims and
conclusions of the project.



5. Support and Referencing (10%)

Citations used to support points wherever appropriate. Reference to sources
sufficient and well managed (paraphrase, quotations, in-text citation and
references). Graphics effectively embedded in the text and help support the main
message.



6. Clarity and Presentation (10%)

Clear and appropriate communication is achieved through language, tone and
register. Good use of topic-specific vocabulary, with definitions where
necessary. Presentation guidelines have been followed throughout, as per
Assessment Task Information.




ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK:

This Project Presentation carries 40% of the final module mark. The Written
Report carries 60% of the final module mark.

You will receive both a grade and feedback for these assessments. Feedback and
grades will be accessible on Turnitin. Please check your class for the post date
indicating the date and time your feedback will be available.

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