Applied business research

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BUS707 Applied Business Research T220 All information in the Subject Outline is correct at the time of approval. KOI reserves the right to make changes to the Subject Outline if they become necessary. Any changes require the approval of the KOI Academic Board and will be

formally advised to those students who may be affected by email and via Moodle. Information contained within this Subject Outline applies to students enrolled in the trimester as indicated

1. General Information 1.1 Administrative Details

Associated HE Award(s) Duration Level Subject Coordinator

G.Dip. Bus; M.Acc; MPA 1 trimester Postgraduate Dr Evi Lanasier [email protected] P: 92833583 L: Level 1, 545 Kent St. Consultation: via Moodle or by appointment

1.2 Core / Elective This is a core subject for the above courses. 1.3 Subject Weighting Indicated below is the weighting of this subject and the total course points.

Subject Credit Points Total Course Credit Points

4 G. Dip Bus 32; MAcc 48; MPA 64

1.4 Student Workload Indicated below is the expected student workload per week for this subject

No. Timetabled Hours/Week* No. Personal Study Hours/Week**

Total Workload Hours/Week***

4 hours/week (2 hour Lecture + 2 hour Tutorial)

6 hours/week 10 hours/week

* Total time spent per week at lectures and tutorials ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** Combination of timetable hours and personal study. 1.5 Mode of Delivery Blended, that is face-to-face/online 1.6 Pre-requisites Nil 1.7 General Study and Resource Requirements o Students are expected to attend classes with the weekly worksheets and subject support material

provided in Moodle. Students should read this material before coming to class to improve their ability to participate in the weekly activities.

o Students will require access to the internet and their KOI email and should have basic skills in word processing software such as MS Word, spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and visual presentation software such as MS PowerPoint.

o Computers and WIFI facilities are extensively available for student use throughout KOI. Students are encouraged to make use of the campus Library for reference materials.

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Resource requirements specific to this subject: Specific resources will be identified in discussions with your lecturer. Prescribed readings and research examples will be posted to Moodle for additional guidance and recommended readings listed at section 2.9 will provide useful background reading.

2 Academic Details 2.1 Overview of the Subject BUS707 Applied Business Research provides students with a thorough understanding of the research process and concepts and designs appropriate for applied research problems in their area of study, and builds an awareness and appreciation for ethical issues involved in research. An examination of different methodologies will enable students to select and justify their choice from a range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies for their research proposal. When undertaken by MPA students, the subject is designed to allow them to develop a research topic and design for their Research Project (BUS710 Research Project). 2.2 Graduate Attributes for Postgraduate Courses Graduates of Postgraduate courses from King’s Own Institute will achieve the graduate attributes expected from successful completion of a Master’s degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. King’s Own Institute’s key generic graduate attributes for a master’s level degree are summarised below:

KOI Master Degree Graduate Attributes Detailed Description

Knowledge Current, comprehensive and coherent knowledge, including recent developments and applied research methods

Critical Thinking Critical thinking skills to identify and analyse current theories and developments and emerging trends in professional practice

Communication

Communication and technical skills to analyse and theorise, contribute to professional practice or scholarship, and present ideas to a variety of audiences

Research and Information Literacy

Cognitive and technical skills to access and evaluate information resources, justify research approaches and interpret theoretical propositions

Creative Problem Solving Skills

Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories, solve complex problems and apply established theories to situations in professional practice

Ethical and Cultural Sensitivity

Appreciation and accountability for ethical principles, cultural sensitivity and social responsibility, both personally and professionally

Leadership and Strategy

Initiative, leadership skills and ability to work professionally and collaboratively to achieve team objectives across a range of team roles Expertise in strategic thinking, developing and implementing business plans and decision making under uncertainty

Professional Skills High level personal autonomy, judgement, decision-making and accountability required to begin professional practice

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2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes Listed below, are key knowledge and skills students are expected to attain by successfully completing this subject:

Subject Learning Outcomes Contribution to Graduate Attributes

a) Apply knowledge of research principles and methods and evaluate their appropriateness to various research problems in business

b) Integrate independent research skills through a literature review

c) Justify the key considerations for ethics and integrity that relate to an area of business research practice

d) Construct and justify a proposal for conducting independent research.

2.4 Subject Content and Structure Below are details of the subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated. Weekly Planner:

Week (beginning)

Topic Covered in Each Week’s Lecture Reading(s)

Expected work as listed in Moodle

1 06 Jul

Introducing business research and understanding research philosophy

Zikmund et al, Chapter 1 and 4

Assessment brief Tutorial activity: Knowing about applied business research

2 13 Jul Developing research skills

Saunders and Lewis, Chapter 1

Tutorial activity: Choosing and justifying research topic

3 20 Jul Choosing research topics

Zikmund et al, Chapter 2

Tutorial activity: Developing research question Research objectives

4 27 Jul

Understanding research ethics

Zikmund et al, Chapter 3

Tutorial activity: Acting ethically

5 03 Aug

The role of theory and literature review

Zikmund et al, Chapter 5 and 6

Tutorial activity: Using internet for background research Evaluating sources Assessment 2 due: Week 5 Saturday 11.59 pm

6 10 Aug

Research design: quantitative and qualitative research

Zikmund et al, Chapter 7 and Chapter 8

Tutorial activity: Using multiple and mixed approach

16 Aug 2020 –

23 Aug 2020 Mid trimester break

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7 24 Aug

Research methodology and design

Zikmund et al, Chapter 9 and Chapter 10

Tutorial activity: Defending methodology

8 31 Aug

Fieldwork : qualitative data collection

Zikmund et al, Chapter 12, 13, 14

Tutorial activity: Running a focus group. Assessment 3 due Week 8 Saturday 11.59pm

9 07 Sep

Fieldwork: quantitative data collection Zikmund et al, Chapter 15

Tutorial activity: Constructing Questionnaire

10 14 Sep Writing research proposal Zikmund et al, Chapter 11

Tutorial activity: Presenting to lay audiences Assessment 4 due Week 10 Saturday 11.59pm

11 21 Sep

Data analysis: qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Zikmund et al, Chapter 18 and Chapter 19 Presentation – Batch 1

12 28 Sep

Completing and presenting the research Zikmund et al, Chapter 20 Presentation – Batch 2

13 04 Oct Study Review Week

14 12 Oct There is no Final Exam for this subject

15 18 Oct

Student Vacation begins Enrolments for T320 open

16 26 Oct

Results Released 27 Oct 2020 Certification of Grades 30 Oct 2020

T320 begins 02 Nov 2020

1 02 Nov

Week 1 of classes for T320 Friday 30 Oct 2020 – Review of Grade Day for T220 – see Sections 2.6 and 3.2 below for more information.

2.5 Public Holiday Amendments Please note: KOI is closed on all scheduled NSW Public Holidays. T220 has one (1) public holiday (Labour Day) that occurs during this trimester. Classes scheduled for this public holiday (Calendar Class Dates) will be rescheduled as per the table below. This applies to ALL subjects taught in T220. Please see the table below and adjust your class timing as required. Please make sure you have arrangements in place to attend the rescheduled classes if applicable to your T220 enrolment. Classes will be conducted at the same time and in the same location as your normally scheduled class except these classes will be held on the date shown below.

Calendar Class Date Rescheduled Class Date

Monday 05 October 2020 (Week 13) Study Review Week

Not required

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2.6 Review of Grade, Deferred Exams & Supplementary Exams/Assessments Review of Grade: There may be instances when you believe that your final grade in a subject does not accurately reflect your performance against the subject criteria. Section 8 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy (www.koi.edu.au) describes the grounds on which you may apply for a Review of Grade. If this happens and you are unable to resolve it with the Academic staff concerned then you can apply for a formal Review of Grade within the timeframes indicated in the following sections of this subject outline - Supplementary Assessments, 3.2 Appeals Process as well as the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy. Please ensure you read the Review of Grade information before submitting an application. Review of Grade Day: Final exam scripts will not normally be returned to students. Students can obtain feedback on their exam performance at the Review of Grade Day. KOI will hold the Review of Grade Day for all subjects studied in T220 on

Friday 30 October 2020

Only final exams will be discussed as all other assessments should have been reviewed during the trimester. If you fail one or more subjects and you wish to consider applying for a Review of Grade you are STRONGLY ADVISED to attend the Review of Grade Day. You will have the chance to discuss your final exam with your lecturer, and will be advised if you have valid reasons for applying for a Review of Grade (see Section 3.2 below and the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy). A formal request for a review of grade may not be considered unless you first contact the subject coordinator to discuss the result. Deferred Exams: If you wish to apply for a deferred exam, you should submit an Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Form before the prescribed deadline. If you miss your mid-trimester or final exam there is no guarantee you will be offered a deferred exam. You must apply within the stated timeframe and satisfy the conditions for approval to be offered a deferred exam (see Section 8.1 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy and the Application for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Forms). In assessing your request for a deferred exam, KOI will take into account the information you provide, the severity of the event or circumstance, your performance on other items of assessment in the subject, class attendance and your history of previous applications for special consideration. Deferred mid-trimester exams will be held before the end of week 9. Deferred final exams will be held on two days during week 1 or 2 in the next trimester. You will not normally be granted a deferred exam on the grounds that you mistook the time, date or place of an examination, or that you have made arrangements to be elsewhere at that time; for example, have booked plane tickets. If you are offered a deferred exam, but do not attend you will be awarded 0 marks for the exam. This may mean it becomes difficult for you to pass the subject. If you apply for a deferred exam within the required time frame and satisfy the conditions you will be advised by email (to your KOI student email address) of the time and date for the deferred exam. Please ensure that you are available to take the exam at this time. Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that item of assessment towards your final mark in the subject. Supplementary Assessments (Exams and Assessments):

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A supplementary assessment may be offered to students to provide a final opportunity to demonstrate successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a subject. Supplementary assessments are only offered at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. In considering whether or not to offer a supplementary assessment, KOI will take into account your performance on all the major assessment items in the subject, your attendance, participation and your history of any previous special considerations. Students are eligible for a supplementary assessment for their final subject in a course where they fail the subject but have successfully completed all other subjects in the course. You must have completed all major assessment tasks for the subject and obtained a passing mark on at least one of the major assessment tasks to be eligible for a supplementary assessment. If you believe you meet the criteria for a supplementary assessment for the final subject in your course, but have not received an offer, complete the “Complaint, Grievance, Appeal Form” and send your form to [email protected]. The deadline for applying for supplementary assessment is the Friday of the first week of classes in the next trimester. If you are offered a supplementary assessment, you will be advised by email to your KOI student email address of the time and due date for the supplementary assessment – supplementary exams will normally be held at the same time as deferred final exams during week 1 or week 2 of the next trimester. You must pass the supplementary assessment to pass the subject. The maximum grade you can achieve in a subject based on a supplementary assessment is a PASS grade. If you: o are offered a supplementary assessment, but fail it; o are offered a supplementary exam, but do not attend; or o are offered a supplementary assessment but do not submit by the due date; you will receive a FAIL grade for the subject. 2.7 Teaching Methods/Strategies Briefly described below are the teaching methods/strategies used in this subject:

o Lectures (2 hours/week) are conducted in seminar style and address the subject content, provide motivation and context and draw on the students’ experience and preparatory reading.

o Tutorials (2 hours/week) include class discussion of case studies and research papers, practice sets and problem-solving and syndicate work on group projects. Tutorials often include group exercises and so contribute to the development of teamwork skills and cultural understanding. Tutorial participation is an essential component of the subject and contributes to the development of many of the graduate attributes (see section 2.2 above). Tutorial participation contributes towards the assessment in many subjects (see details in Section 3.1 for this subject). Supplementary tutorial material such as case studies, recommended readings, review questions etc. will be made available each week in Moodle.

o Online teaching resources include class materials, readings, model answers to assignments and exercises and discussion boards. All online materials for this subject as provided by KOI will be found in the Moodle page for this subject. Students should access Moodle regularly as material may be updated at any time during the trimester

o Other contact - academic staff may also contact students either via Moodle messaging, or via email to the email address provided to KOI on enrolment.

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2.8 Student Assessment Provided below is a schedule of formal assessment tasks and major examinations for the subject.

Assessment Type When Assessed Weighting Learning Outcomes Assessed

Assessment 1: Tutorial participation Weekly 10% a, b, c, d

Assessment 2 (Individual) Research plan (1,000 words, template provided).

Week 5 15% a, c, d

Assessment 3 (Individual) Articles collection & structured literature review (1,500 words)

Week 8 25% a, b, c

Assessment 4 (Individual) Research proposal – Individual assessment (3,500 words) and Presentation (5 minutes) Note: presentation mark is individual mark.

Written proposal Week 10 Saturday 5pm Presentations Week 11 or 12 (during tutorials)

Written report 40% Presentation 10% Total of 50%

a, b, c, d

Requirements to Pass the Subject: To gain a pass or better in this subject, students must gain a minimum of 50% of the total available subject marks. 2.9 Prescribed and Recommended Readings Provided below, in formal reference format, is a list of the prescribed and recommended readings.

Prescribed Text: Zikmund, W. G., Babin, B.J., Carr, J.C., Griffin, M., and Quinlan, C., 2015. Business Research Methods. 2nd ed. Cengage. Recommended Reading: Baskerville, R. F., Jacobs, K., JOANNIDES de LAUTOUR, V., & Sissons, J. (2016). Ethnicity as Inclusion and Exclusion: Drawing on concept and practice in Accounting Research. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 29(8). Bedeian, A. G., (2014), '"More Than Meets the Eye": A Guide to Interpreting the Descriptive Statistics and Correlation Matrices Reported in Management Research, Academy of Management Learning & Education, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 121-135. Benson, K., Clarkson, P. M., Smith, T., & Tutticci, I. (2015). A review of accounting research in the Asia Pacific region. Australian Journal of Management, 40(1), 36-88. Bublitz, B., Philipich, K., & Blatz, R. (2015). An Example of the Use of Research Methods and Findings as an Experiential Learning Exercise in an Accounting Theory Course. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 16. Creusen, M., Hultink, E. J., & Eling, K., (2013), 'Choice of consumer research methods in the front end of new product development', International Journal of Market Research, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 81- 104.

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Dai, N. T., & Free, C. (2016). Interview-Based Research in Accounting 2000-2014: A Review. Available at SSRN 2711022. Doz, Y., (2011), Qualitative research for international business. Journal of International Business Studies, 42(5), 582-590. Gow, I. D., Larcker, D. F., & Reiss, P. C. (2016). Causal inference in accounting research. Journal of Accounting Research, 54(2), 477-523. Hair, JF. Celsi, M. Money, A. Samouel, P and Page, M (2016) Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Medarac, H., Vignali, G., & Vignali, C., (2015), 'Gaps for interactive upgrading of existing marketing models', International Journal of Management Cases, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 49-67 Neuman, W.L., (2011). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Allyn and Bacon, Boston. Parker, L. D., & Northcott, D. (2016). Qualitative generalising in accounting research: concepts and strategies. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 29(6), 1100-1131. Saunders, M and Lewis, P (2018) Doing Research in Business and Management; an essential guide to planning your project, 2nd edition. Pearson Australia Venkatesh, V., Brown, S. A., & Bala, H., (2013), 'Bridging The Qualitative-Quantitative Divide: Guidelines For Conducting Mixed Methods Research In Information Systems', MIS Quarterly, vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 21-54. Zikmund, WG, Babin, BJ, Carr, JC and Griffin, M, Quinlan, C (2013) Business Research Methods, 9ed. Cengage (This text is also used for MPA students studying BUS710). Useful Websites The following websites are useful sources covering a range of information useful for this subject. However, most are not considered to be sources of Academic Peer Reviewed theory and research. If your assessments require academic peer reviewed journal articles as sources, you need to access such sources using the Library database, Ebscohost, or Google Scholar. Please ask in the Library if you are unsure how to access Ebscohost. Instructions can also be found in Moodle. o Australian Bureau of Statistics – Understanding Statistics website.The Understanding Statistics

pages are here to support your statistical literacy development and assist you understand, evaluate and communicate statistical data and information. http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/a3121120.nsf/home/understanding%20statistics

o A Policymaker’s Primer on Education Research – Understanding Statistics Tutorial The USA based Education Commission of the States (ECS) and Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) have developed this website, aimed primarily at education research, but it provides good explanations of elements of the subject’s content. http://www.ecs.org/html/educationissues/research/primer/understandingtutorial.asp

o BBC Six-Part Primer on Understanding Statistics in the News In 2008, the BBC ran a six-part primer by Michael Blastland on understanding statistics in the news. Blastland takes on the media’s handling of surveys/polls, counting, percentages, averages, causation and doubt. “Wouldn't it be good,” Blastland said “to have the mental agility to separate the wheat from the chaff?” He then proceeds, in six weekly articles, to point out the obvious vs. the correct ways to interpret the data. Follow the links on this page to the BBC web site to read Michael Blastland’s six-part primer on understanding statistics in the news. http://www.amstat.org/news/blastland_bbcprimer.cfm

o Electronic Journal of Business Research http://www.ejbrm.com/main.html o Explorable.com – a website explaining many things relating to research. As the website explains

about the authors: https://explorable.com/ o Free Management Library – Basic Business Research Methods

http://managementhelp.org/businessresearch/index.htm?PHPSESSID=5d461796f95ec637100f7f212 eb8

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o Wallace, M., & Sheldon, N., (2012). Research ethics in business: a participant observer perspective. In 2nd Annual Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN) Conference. “There are several authors writing articles for the website. We are not well-renowned researchers, nor do we wish to profile the website as authoritative. We aim to provide content which is easy to understand and accurate.”

3. Assessment Details 3.1 Details of Each Assessment Item The assessments for this subject are described below. The description includes the type of assessment, its purpose, weighting, due date and submission requirements, the topic of the assessment, details of the task and detailed marking criteria, including a marking rubric for essays, reports and presentations. Supplementary assessment information and assistance can be found in Moodle. KOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assignments and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of group assignments. Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 2 will form the first part of Assessment 3 of this subject. PRIOR to its inclusion in Assessment 3 Research Design and Presentation of the Proposal, students will be expected to make appropriate adjustments if recommended in feedback. Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 3 of this subject is intended to form the basis of the student’s Research Project in BUS703 Research Project, following appropriate adjustments recommended in feedback. Given the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are: 1. Analysis of significant project in the students’ work experiences, such as:

o Accounting standards. o Accounting regulation in Australia. o Accounting and/or Auditing ethics. o Use of financial rations in corporate accounting. o Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard to

evaluate performance on financial and non-financial bases. 2. The effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on the ensuing

behaviour of individuals and groups. 3. Accountants and/or auditors’ responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance. 4. Application of accounting and economic research to a specific business problem i.e sustainability

initiative. 5. Forensic Accounting. 6. Technology implementation in accounting and finance. 7. Innovation in accounting and its impact to business. 8. Impact of organisational culture on the procedure and technique of accounting. 9. Research based on cases reported by the courts, ASIC, APRA, ASC. Note: Topics may also be identified from the suggestion for further research from articles published in relevant journal articles. The list of topics above, are only initial suggestions and will be refined and expanded in discussion with tutors/research supervisors. Assessment 1 Assessment Type: Tutorial Participation – Individual Purpose: This assessment is designed to reinforce the subject content taught each week and give students experience in solving problems and issues relating to the development of research questions and proposals. This contributes to learning outcomes a, b, c and d. Value: 10% Due Date: Weekly from Week 2 to Week 10, as per the timetable. Topic: Class Participation

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Task Details: Task details will be advised in class Marking: The students are required to participate actively in tutorial activities, the class participation will be assessed by tutors. Quality of the comments will be valued more over quantity. Therefore, considering the importance of the tutorial activities and the fact that the tutorial participation is evaluated, attendance at tutorials is very important. Student contribution to each tutorial activity will be marked on 0 – 4 scale:

Condition during tutorial Point awarded Absent OR present but say nothing 0

Present but say little 1 Present but only able to demonstrate basic concepts of facts/topics

2

Present and able to demonstrate basic concepts of facts/topics and elaborate them

3

Present and provide good insight of facts/topics 4

The class participation will be assessed in 10 weeks (Week 2 to 11) with total achievable mark of 40 marks (scaled down to 10 marks). Please note: simply attending the tutorial without any contribution does not count as participate. Assessment 2 Assessment type: Proposal – Individual. 1,000 words report (+ 10%). Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is designed to allow students to develop the expertise necessary to formulate practical and usable research questions to resolve business problems and add to business knowledge. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, c and d. Value: 15% Due Date: Week 5 – 11:59 pm Saturday of Week 5. Submission: Upload a soft copy to Moodle and Turnitin via Moodle links Topic: Research plan Task Details: This research plan will set a basis for Research Proposal in Assessment 4. Following consultation with the lecturer or tutor, you should identify problem which may answered by research (you will be guided towards a suitable research problem/question in tutorial during week 2 to week 5 (inclusive). Given the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are: o Analysis of significant project in the students’ work experiences, such as:

-Accounting standards -Accounting regulation in Australia -Accounting and/or Auditing ethics -Use of financial rations in corporate accounting -Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard to evaluate performance on financial and non-financial bases

o The effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on the ensuing behaviour of individuals and groups.

o Accountants and/or auditors’ responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance o Application of accounting and economic research to a specific business problem i.e sustainability

initiative o Forensic Accounting o Technology implementation in accounting and finance o Innovation in accounting and its impact to business o Impact of organisational culture on the procedure and technique of accounting

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o Research based on cases reported by the courts, ASIC, APRA, ASC Note: o Topics may also be identified from the suggestion for further research from articles published in

relevant journal articles o The list of topics above are only initial suggestions and will be refined and expanded in discussion

with tutors/research supervisors. The research plan should be presented in the following structure (template is provided): -Research Topic and Title -Background of the research -Research Questions and Research Objectives -Keywords used in literature review -Publication details of four main articles (Peer-reviewed journal articles from 2010 onward) -Ethical Consideration Marks out of 20 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:

Criteria % Marks Research background: provide an understanding of the background of the research in respect to significance and clarity

30%

Research Question and Research Objectives: identify research questions and research objectives relevance to the problem identify in research background.

30%

Theoretical Foundation: present a foundation of literature review by demonstrating adequate keywords and identifying 4 (four) highly relevant sources.

20%

Ethical Consideration: clearly identify any possible ethical consideration 10%

References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a professional manner with correct referencing

10%

Submission Details: Individual Assessment. Word limit: 1,000 words (±10%) (excluding reference list). You need to state the word count of the assessment on the cover page. The response should be professionally in Arial 10pt or Times New Roman 12pt, single space. Harvard (Anglia) style referencing. Submission deadline Week 5 – Sunday by 11.59pm. Softcopy to be uploaded Turnitin via Moodle links. Late penalties and extensions: An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any assessment items such as in- class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time will attract a penalty. Penalty for written assessment is - 5% of the total available marks per calendar day unless an extension is approved. Applying for extension: If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Market St and Kent St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to [email protected]. Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension request as soon as practicable. Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension. Note: A full Marking Rubric will be provided below and also available in Moodle.

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Marking Rubric Assessment 2: Research Plan (short response) – 15%

Criteria Fail (0 – 49%)

Pass (50 – 64%)

Credit (65 – 74%)

Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Research Background (30 marks)

Research background is highly unclear and irrelevant with the title of the research.

Research background is unclear; however, it is relevant with the title of the research, however, no theoretical and empirical justification are provided.

Research background is clear, and it is relevant with the title of the research, however, it is lack of theoretical and empirical justification.

Research background is very clear and relevant with the title of the research. It is also supported by relevant

Theoretical and empirical justification.

Research background is very clear and suitable with faultless and integrated explanation of relevance to the title of the research. It is also supported by strong

theoretical and empirical justification.

Research Question and Research Objectives (30 marks)

Research questions and research objectives are incomplete or insufficiently presented or inappropriate for the topic or vague and too many to cover within the research time constrain.

Research questions and research objectives are complete or sufficiently presented and appropriate for the topic, however, there are too many questions to cover within the research time constrain.

Research questions and research objectives are effectively presented, most the questions are relevant with the topic however, the number of the questions are too many within the research time constrain

Research questions and research objectives are effectively presented. Most of the questions are relevant with the topic and the number of the questions are reasonable within the research time constrain

Research questions and research objectives are effectively presented. All of the questions are relevant with the topic and the number of the questions are suitable within the research time constrain

Theoretical Foundation (20 marks)

The theoretical foundation is not well developed with respect to the effectiveness of the keywords and the quality and relevancy of the four main articles

The theoretical foundation is somewhat developed with respect to the effectiveness of the keywords and the quality and relevancy of the four main articles

The theoretical foundation is well developed with respect to the effectiveness of the keywords and the quality and relevancy of the four main articles

The theoretical foundation is very well developed with respect to the effectiveness of the keywords and the quality and relevancy of the four main articles

The theoretical foundation is expertly developed with respect to the effectiveness of the keywords and the quality and relevancy of the four main articles

Ethical Consideration (10 marks)

There is no discussion on five ethical principle and/or demonstrate misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on one to two ethical consideration and however, there is some misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on three to four ethical consideration and demonstrate reasonable understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate good understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate excellent and comprehensive understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

Reference and referencing skills (10 marks)

The plan has less than four references and they do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles) and has no in-text citations

The plan has four references but some of them do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles) and has less than four in-text citation

The plan has four references and most them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), however, less than four in- text citation are used.

The plan has four references and most them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer- reviewed articles), and four in- text citation are used.

The plan has four references and all of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and four in-text citation are used.

Total mark out of 100

Assessment mark:

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Assessment 3 Assessment type: Structured literature review – Individual. 1,500 words report (+ 10%) Purpose: This assessment is designed to allow students to identify relevant sources for their research and undertake review on theoretical concepts/constructs that has real world business implications. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b and d. Value: 25% Due Date: Week 8 – 11:59 pm Saturday of Week 8. Submission: Upload a soft copy to Moodle and Turnitin via Moodle links Topic: Structured literature review Task Details: This article collections and structured review set a basis for literature review section of Research Proposal in Assessment 4. Following consultation with the lecturer or tutor, the students research the field to find four academic articles relating to the research topic as proposed in Assessment 2. The articles must be from 2010 onwards, and all articles must be full papers (not research note or book reviews) sourced from refereed academic journals. Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 3 will set the foundation for literature review of Assessment 4. PRIOR to its inclusion in Assessment 4 Research Proposal, students will be expected to make appropriate adjustments if recommended in feedback. The structured literature review should address the following information: 1. Brief summary of the theory and progression in the field (i.e how has the theory developed) 2. Common themes/findings across the four articles 3. Different themes/findings across the four articles 4. Managerial implication of the four articles 5. Study limitations and future research direction proposed in the four articles. Marks out of 25 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:

Criteria % Marks Summary of the articles: present brief theory and progression in the field.

30%

Common and different themes: identify and discuss common and different themes across the four articles

30%

Managerial Implication: discuss the summary of managerial implication of the four articles

10%

Research limitation and recommendation for further research: discuss the summary of the limitation and suggestion for further research of the four articles

10%

References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a professional manner with correct referencing

20%

Submission requirements details: Individual Assessment. Word limit: 1500 words (±10%) (excluding reference list). You need to state the word count of the assessment on the cover page. The review should be professionally presented using proper headings and sub-headings, in Arial 10pt or Times New Roman 12pt, single space. Harvard (Anglia) style referencing. Submission deadline Week 8 – Sunday by 11.59pm. Softcopy to be uploaded on Turnitin via Moddle links Late penalties and extensions: An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any assessment items such as in- class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time will attract a penalty. Penalty for written assessment is - 5% of the total available marks per calendar day unless an extension is approved.

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Applying for extension: If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Market St and Kent St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to [email protected] .Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension request as soon as practicable. Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension.

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Marking Rubric Assessment 3: Structured Literature Review – 25% Criteria Fail

(0 – 49%) Pass

(50 – 64%) Credit

(65 – 74%) Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Summary of the articles (30 marks)

The summary is presented as individual summary of the articles not as summary of the field and there is no discussion on progression of the field.

The summary is presented as individual summary of the article not as summary of the field, the progression of the field discussion also done as individual discussion rather than progression based on the four articles.

The summary has incorporated the information from 2-3 articles, however, the progression of the field discussion is done as individual discussion rather than progression based on the four articles.

The summary has incorporated the information from the all of the four articles, however, the progression of the field discussion is done as individual discussion rather than progression based on the four articles.

The summary has incorporated the information from the all of the four articles, and the progression of the field discussion has also incorporated discussion based on the four articles.

Common and different themes (30 marks)

There no discussion on common and differences themes from the four articles, they are done on individual article basis.

There is discussion on common and differences, however it is only based on the themes from only two articles. Whereas the other two articles are discussed individually

There is discussion on common and differences, however it is only based on the themes from only three articles. Whereas the other article is discussed separately

There is discussion on common and differences based in the four articles however, the detail presented is insufficient

There is discussion on common and differences based in the four articles with comprehensive details provided in the discussion.

Managerial Implication (10 marks)

There no discussion on managerial implication from the four articles, they are done on individual article basis.

There is discussion on managerial implication, however it is only based two articles. Whereas the other two articles are discussed individually

There is discussion managerial implication, however it is only based on three articles. Whereas the other article is discussed separately

There is discussion managerial implication based in the four articles however, the detail presented is insufficient

There is discussion on managerial implication based in the four articles with comprehensive details provided in the discussion.

Research Limitation and Recommendation (10 marks)

There no discussion on research limitation and recommendation from the four articles, they are done on individual article basis.

There is discussion on research limitation and recommendation, however it is only based two articles. Whereas the other two articles are discussed individually

There is discussion research limitation and recommendation, however it is only based on three articles. Whereas the other article is discussed separately

There is discussion research limitation and recommendation, based in the four articles however, the detail presented is insufficient

There is discussion on research limitation and recommendation based in the four articles with comprehensive details provided in the discussion.

References (20 marks)

The literature review has less than four references and/or more than four references and they do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer- reviewed articles) and has no in- text citations

The literature has four references but some of them do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles) and has less than four in-text citation

The literature has four references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), however, less than four in-text citation are used.

The literature review has four references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and four in-text citation are used.

The literature review four references and all of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and four in-text citation are used.

Total mark out of 100

Total Assessment mark:

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Assessment 4 Assessment type: Report Individual. Research Plan. Written proposal – approximately 3,500 words Purpose: This assessment is designed to allow students to present and justify appropriate method(s) for a research project designed to address the research question posed. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b and d. Value: Written Proposal 40%

Presentation (5 minutes including question time.) 10% Total 50%

Due Date: Written proposal - Week 10, Saturday by 11.59pm

Presentations in class during tutorials - Week 11 or Week 12 Submission: Written Proposal – upload a soft copy – Word .doc or .docx to Moodle and Turnitin via links in Moodle. Oral Presentations – in class. Students are to hand a hard copy of their visual aids to the teacher at the beginning of class. Assessment topic: Business Research Proposal Task Details: There are two components of the assessment: Written proposal and Oral presentation Based on the Research Question developed in Assessment 2, students should develop a research design aimed at providing insights and/or answers to the question. Students should make any recommended adjustments to the content of Assessment 2, based on feedback provided, prior to including it in Assessment 4. This assessment requires students to choose and justify the most appropriate research design, clearly explaining WHY the chosen design will best answer the research question and is most appropriate in the specific circumstances. Students should clearly justify their recommended research and analysis methods. Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 4 of this subject is intended to form the basis of the student’s Research Project in BUS710 Research Project, following appropriate adjustments recommended in feedback Written Proposal: the proposal will contain the following information: o Title page: including research title and student’s details o Abstracts: A brief summary of key information about the research (the research questions, the theory

used and methodology plan). o Research Background (revision version of Assessment 2) o Research Questions and Research objectives (revision version of Assessment 2) o Literature review (based on Assessment 3 – structured literature review), minimum 20 peer-reviewed

articles (including the four main articles used in Assessment 3) o Research Design: describe type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection

methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan. o Ethical Consideration : address the five ethical consideration of human research

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Marks out of 40 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:

Oral Presentation: Students are to present their proposal to the class as if the audiences had the authority to grant approval for the research to ‘go ahead’. Oral presentation should be 5 minutes and supported using appropriate visual aid (template is provided, downloadable from Moodle). Presentation is scheduled at Week 11 and Week 12. The presentation should contain the following information: o Research title o Research Questions and Objectives o Research Design o Ethical consideration Marks out of 10 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:

Criteria % Marks

Presentation structure: good organisation of the presented information 20%

Accuracy of the information presented (should align with the information in the written report)

30%

Communication and Presentation skills 20% Visual aids and presentation slides: use appropriate visual aids or other supporting tools

20%

Presentation duration: present all the required information within the prescribed time frame.

10%

Submission Details: o Individual Assessment

o Oral Presentations should be 5 minutes

o The slides should be be supported using appropriate visual, Presentation power point template is provided (downloadable from Moddle).

o Students should not just read their proposal – students reading rather than presenting will find it difficult to pass this part of the assessment.

Presentation schedule Week 11 and Week 12.

Criteria % Marks Research Background, Research Questions and Research Objectives: adjustment to Assessment 2 and Assessment 3 elements based on feedback provided

10%

Addresses each of the elements of the proposal (refer to the proposal structure)

10%

Literature review: critically review the theoretical foundation of the research.

30%

Research Design: discuss and justify the choice of research methodology 30% Ethical Consideration: discuss five ethical research principles 10% References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a professional manner with correct referencing 10%

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Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Research Proposal, written proposal – 40%

Criteria Fail (0 – 49%)

Pass (50 – 64%)

Credit (65 – 74%)

Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Research Background, Research Objectives and Research Questions (adjustment from A2 and A3) (10 marks)

Background details are a random collection of information, largely unclear or not related to the topic. Research questions an objectives are significantly incomplete or unclear. No adjustment based on A2 and A3 feedback

Background contains some irrelevant & unclear information. Research questions an objectives are linked and relevant with the topic. There is reasonable adjustment based on A2 and A3 feedback.

Background is generally well- written & provides a reasonable context. Research Questions and research objectives are straightforward and satisfactorily linked, with an adequate adjustment based on A2 and A3 feedback

Background is well-written & clearly provides the context. Research questions an research objectives are clear and convincing explanation of the linked between the two of them reasons, with a good adjustment based on A2 and A3 feedback

Background is insightful, perceptive & illuminating. Research questions and research objectives are excellently explained with a strong connection between them & written with very good insights. Excellent adjustment based on A2 and A3 feedback.

Proposal elements (10 marks)

Not all the required elements of the proposal are addressed

All of the required elements of the proposal are addressed, however, discussion is very theoretical and lack of empirical/practical discussion.

All of the required elements of the proposal are addressed, theoretical and practical discussion is presented with limited details

All of the required elements of the proposal are addressed, theoretical and practical discussion is presented with good details

All of the required elements of the proposal are addressed, theoretical and practical discussion is presented with excellent details

Literature Review (30 marks)

Literature section does not review the theory, it is only a list of summary from a number of differences references

Literature section provide review of the literature, the variables discussed are clear however, it does not structure from general to specific.

Literature section provide review of the literature, the variables discussed are clear however and it is structured from general to specific. However, the detail of discussion of each variable is limited.

Literature section provide review of the literature, the variables discussed are clear and it is structured from general to specific. The detail of discussion of each variable is reasonable

Literature section provide review of the literature, the variables discussed are clear and it is structured from general to specific with excellent and comprehensive detail of discussion.

Research Design (30 marks)

There is no practical discussion on research design (type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan) OR only theoretical description of each component in the research design.

Research designs are discussed in respect of: type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan) however, the discussion are more of theoretical discussion of the tools, no practical discussion.

Research designs are practically discussed in respect of: type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan), however, the choice of the methods are unsuitable for the research topic.

Research designs are practically discussed in respect of: type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan), the choice of the methods are suitable, however, there is limited justification for the choice.

Research designs are practically discussed in respect of: type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan), the choice of the methods are suitable and strongly justified.

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Ethical Consideration (10 marks)

There is no discussion on five ethical principle and/or demonstrate misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on one to two ethical consideration and however, there is some misunderstanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on three to four ethical consideration and demonstrate reasonable understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate good understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

There is discussion on five ethical consideration and demonstrate excellent and comprehensive understanding of the concept of ethics in human research.

Reference and referencing skills (10 marks)

The proposal has less than twenty references and they do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles) and has no in-text citations

The proposal has 20 references but some of them do not meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles) and has less than 10 in-text citation.

The proposal has 20 references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), however, only between 10 to 15 in-text citation are used.

The proposal has 20 references and most of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and between 15-20 in-text citation are used.

The proposal has 20 references and all of them meet the minimum requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed articles), and 20 in-text citation are used.

Total marks out 100

Total Assessment Mark:

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Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Research Proposal, Oral presentation – 10%

Criteria Fail (0 – 49%) Pass

(50 – 64%) Credit

(65 – 74%) Distinction (75 – 84%)

High Distinction (85 – 100%)

Presentation structure (20 marks)

Not all the required elements are presented. The structure and sequence of information is hard to follow

All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented, however, the sequence of the information is hard to follow

All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, however, limited details are provided.

All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, good details are provided.

All required elements (research title, research questions and objectives, research design and ethical consideration) are presented. The sequence of the information is easy to follow, excellent details are provided.

Accuracy of the information presented (30 marks)

The information provided in each required elements are inaccurate and do not align with the proposal.

The information provided in each required elements are accurate, however, it does not align with the proposal.

The information provided in each required elements are accurate and it is align with the proposal, however, limited details are provided

The information provided in each required elements are accurate and it is align with the proposal, and good details are provided

The information provided in each required elements are accurate and it is align with the proposal, and excellent details are provided

Communication and Presentation skills (20 marks)

Inaudible and spoken too quickly or too slowly and many unnecessary pauses.

Mostly audible and reasonably well- paced speech, some unnecessary pausing

Consistently audible an clear voice, well-paced speech and some good use of pausing

Interesting and effective delivery, well-paced and good use of voice (tone and diction) and pausing throughout

An excellent delivery, well-paced and effective. Speaker is entertaining and stimulating, confident and in control.

Visual aids and presentation slides format (20 marks)

No or lack of visual aids, presentation slides are poorly formatted.

Basic use of visual aids, presentation slides are readable but need improvement.

Mostly good use of visual aids, presentation slides are appropriately formatted.

Very good use of visual aids, presentation slides are effectively formatted.

Outstanding use of visual aids, presentation slides are professionally formatted.

Presentation duration (10 marks)

Presentation is longer than 5 minutes and only able to present 2 out of 4 required information.

Presentation is longer than 5 minutes and only able to present 3 out of the 4 required information.

Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with limited details.

Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with reasonable details.

Presentation is on time (5 minutes) and all the required information are presented with excellent details.

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3.2 General information about assessment a) Late Penalties and Extensions An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any assessment items such as in-class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time will attract a penalty (see below). Students who miss mid-trimester tests and final exams without a valid and accepted reason (see below) may not be granted a deferred exam and will be awarded 0 marks for assessment item. These penalties are designed to encourage students to develop good time management practices, and create equity for all students. Any penalties applied will only be up to the maximum marks available for the specific piece of assessment attracting the penalty. Late penalties, granting of extensions and deferred exams are based on the following: In Class Tests (excluding Mid-Trimester Tests) o No extensions permitted or granted – a make-up test may only be permitted under very special

circumstances where acceptable supporting evidence is provided. The procedures and timing to apply for a make-up test (only if available) are as shown in section Applying for an Extension (see below).

o Missing a class test will result in 0 marks for that assessment element unless the above applies. Written Assessments o 5% of the total available marks per calendar day unless an extension is approved (see Applying for an

Extension section below) Presentations o No extensions permitted or granted – no presentation = 0 marks. The rules for make-up presentations

are the same as for missing in-class tests (described above). Mid-Trimester Tests and Final Exams o If students are unable to attend mid-trimester tests or final exams due to illness or some other event

(acceptable to KOI), they must: − Advise KOI in writing (email: [email protected]) as soon as possible, but no later than three

(3) working days after the exam date, that they will be / were absent and the reasons. They will be advised in writing (return email) as to whether the circumstances are acceptable.

− Complete the appropriate Application for Extension or Deferred Exam Form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, on the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible and email with attachments to [email protected].

− Provide acceptable documentary evidence in the form of a satisfactorily detailed medical certificate, police report or some other evidence that will be accepted by KOI.

− Agree to attend the deferred exam as set by KOI. Deferred exam o There will only be one deferred exam offered. o Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that assessment. o If you miss the deferred exam you will be awarded 0 marks for the assessment. This may mean you

are unable to complete (pass) the subject.

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b) Applying for an Extension If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to [email protected]. Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension request as soon as practicable.

Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension. c) Referencing and Plagiarism Please remember that all sources used in assessment tasks must be suitably referenced. Failure to acknowledge sources is plagiarism, and as such is a very serious academic issue. Students plagiarising run the risk of severe penalties ranging from a reduction through to 0 marks for a first offence for a single assessment task, to exclusion from KOI in the most serious repeat cases. Exclusion has serious visa implications. The easiest way to avoid plagiarising is to reference all sources. Harvard referencing is the required method – in-text referencing using Author’s Surname (family name) and year of publication. A Referencing Guide, “Harvard Referencing”, and a Referencing Tutorial can be found on the right hand menu strip in Moodle on all subject pages. An effective way to reference correctly is to use Microsoft Word’s referencing function (please note that other versions and programs are likely to be different). To use the referencing function, click on the References Tab in the menu ribbon – students should choose Harvard. Authorship is also an issue under plagiarism – KOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assessment and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of a group project. All students agree to a statement of authorship when submitting assessments online via Moodle, stating that the work submitted is their own original work. The following are examples of academic misconduct and can attract severe penalties: o Handing in work created by someone else (without acknowledgement), whether copied from another

student, written by someone else, or from any published or electronic source, is fraud, and falls under the general Plagiarism guidelines.

o Copying / cheating in tests and exams is academic misconduct. Such incidents will be treated just as seriously as other forms of plagiarism.

o Students who willingly allow another student to copy their work in any assessment may be considered to assisting in copying/cheating, and similar penalties may be applied.

Where a subject coordinator considers that a student might have engaged in academic misconduct, KOI may require the student to undertake an additional oral exam as a part of the assessment for the subject, as a way of testing the student’s understanding of their work. Further information can be found on the KOI website. d) Reasonable Adjustment The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992) makes it unlawful to treat people with a disability less fairly than people without a disability. In the context of this subject, the principle of Reasonable Adjustment is applied to ensure that participants with a disability have equitable access to all aspects of the learning situation. For assessment, this means that artificial barriers to their demonstrating competence are removed.

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Examples of reasonable adjustment in assessment may include: o provision of an oral assessment, rather than a written assessment o provision of extra time o use of adaptive technology. The focus of the adjusted assessment should be on enabling the participants to demonstrate that they have achieved the subject purpose, rather than on the method used. e) Appeals Process Full details of the KOI Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy may be obtained in hard copy from the Library, and on the KOI website www.koi.edu.au under Policies and Forms. Assessments and Mid-Trimester Exams: Where students are not satisfied with the results of an assessment, including mid-trimester exams, they have the right to appeal. The process is as follows: o Discuss the assessment with their tutor or lecturer – students should identify where they feel more

marks should have been awarded – students should provide valid reasons based on the marking guide provided for the assessment. Reasons such as “I worked really hard” are not considered valid.

o If still not satisfied, students should complete an Application for Review of Assessment Marks form, detailing the reason for review. This form can be found on the KOI website and is also available at KOI Reception (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St).

o Application for Review of Assessment Marks forms must be submitted as explained on the form within ten (10) working days of the return of the marked assessment, or within five (5) working days after the return of the assessment if the assessment is returned after the end of the trimester.

Review of Grade – whole of subject and final exams: Where students are not satisfied with the results of the whole subject or with their final exam results, they have the right to request a Review of Grade – see the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy for more information. An Application for Review of Grade/Assessment Form (available from the KOI Website under Policies and Forms and from KOI Reception at Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St) should be completed clearly explaining the grounds for the application. The completed application should be submitted as explained on the form, with supporting evidence attached, to the Academic Manager.

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