HRMT-organisational behaviour

1 HRMT 11010 – Assessment 2 – Academic Essay – T3, 2018

HRMT11010 - Organisational Behaviour Term 3, 2018

Assessment 2 Essay

Due date Monday, 14th January 2019 at 8.00 a.m. AEST

Weighting 30%

Length 1500 words +/- 10%

Learning outcomes 1- 3

Graduate attributes Attribute 1 – 4, and 6

Format Essay style, with APA style of referencing

Task You are required to choose only one (1) of the two essay tasks provided to you in the Unit Moodle site and prepare an Academic Essay of 1500 words.

In your essay, you should establish your key argument(s) and provide evidence from academic literature and other appropriate sources to support your argument(s).

This task requires you to engage in extensive research within the academic literature, peer reviewed academic journal articles in particular. Your essay should also draw on relevant chapters of the textbook, plus at least five (5) references from relevant academic peer reviewed journal articles (a minimum of six references).

Note : DO NOT INCLUDE HEADINGS IN YOUR ESSAY

DO NOT INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT DO NOT INCLUDE A TABLE OF CONTENTS

This written assessment is designed to assist students to demonstrate their understanding of concepts, theories, and models related to ‘Organisational Behaviour’.

It also provides an opportunity for students to enhance their research, analytical, critical thinking, and written communication skills.

Plagiarism

NOTE: Copy detection software (TurnitIn) is used in this course and work found in contravention of the copying and plagiarism rules will be investigated. Severe penalties apply in the case of proven instances of copying, plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

Required

Students must familiarise themselves with the following policies and procedures at http://policy.cqu.edu.au: Assessment and examination policy and procedures - Assessment of Coursework Policy Assessment of Coursework Principles Assessment of Coursework Procedures

2 HRMT 11010 – Assessment 2 – Academic Essay – T3, 2018

Note: Refer to the marking rubric for Assessment 2 (made available in the Unite Moodle site) for detailed information under each making criterion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Research The essay demonstrates extensive research and understanding of the

topic. Students should have a minimum of six (6) scholarly references, which must include the prescribed textbook, plus five (5) relevant academic peer reviewed journals (to be eligible for a pass [10/20] on this criterion). The research is used in an integrated manner throughout the essay to

20%

Analysis The essay demonstrates detailed understanding and critical analysis of the topic. It presents a clearly integrated and well-developed argument throughout to address all parts of the assessment task.

25%

Application of theory/literature

The essay demonstrates application of the relevant concepts, frameworks, and theories in relation to the topic.

25%

Presentation The essay is appropriately structured with no headings, has relevant information order and flow, paragraphs are used effectively, and includes a well-formulated introduction and conclusion.

20%

Communication The essay uses clear and concise communication, appropriate language, grammar, spelling (Australian English), and punctuation.

5%

Referencing The references list and the in-text referencing complies with the exact detail of the CQU APA Referencing Guide. The references are appropriate and sufficient throughout the essay.

5%