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0-29% - Standards not met 30-39% Standard not met 40-49% - Meets Stamdard 1 50-59% Meets standard 2 60-69% Meets standard 3 70-79% Exceeds Standards 1 80-89% Exceeds Standards 2 90-100% Exceeds standards

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Completely insufficient. NBS Guidelines not followed. Very badly written. Difficult to follow with very many errors in presentation. Numerous significant errors in the formatting of the referencing. Abstract missing/incorrect. Reflective learning statement poor/missing. Declaration incorrect or not signed.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Not Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Insufficient. Several significant defects. NBS Guidelines are not followed. Presentation of material has significant weaknesses. Significant errors in the formatting of the referencing. Abstract needs significant improvement. Reflective learning statement weak or missing. Declaration incorrect or not signed.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Not Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Adequate, in terms of following the UG Dissertation Guidelines provided. Parts are difficult to follow and there may be other weaknesses. Some grammatical and spelling errors present. Referencing generally in the correct format, but with a number of errors. Abstract needs improvement. Inclusion of reflective learning statement in an appendix. Declaration correct.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Good presentation and structure. Quite readable but one or two of the key areas have deficiencies The UG Dissertation Guidelines are adhered to for the most part. Referencing generally in the correct format, but with a few minor errors. Abstract is good but perhaps missing minor details. Reflective learning statement is meaningful and appropriate. Declaration correct.

Goal 2, Objective 1 met. Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Very Good presentation and structure, with very good linkages from chapter to chapter. Conforms to the UG Dissertation Guidelines. Engaging to read, is well written but use of English could be further improved in places. Referencing in the correct format. Abstract has very few errors. Reflective learning statement written with considerable thought Declaration correct.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Met. Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Excellent presentation and structure. Very clear easy to follow format, is presented exactly as specified in the UG Dissertation guidelines. Excellent writing style, hardly any spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors and excellent linkages between chapters. Referencing in the correct format. Abstract all correct. Declarations correct. Reflective learning statement is detailed and insightful. Looks professional.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Oustanding in terms of presentation and structure. Very clear easy to follow format, is presented exactly as specified in the UG Dissertation guidelines. Excellent writing style, with minimal spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors and excellent linkages between chapters. Referencing in the correct format. Abstract all correct. Declarations correct. Reflective learning statement is detailed and insightful. It is a highly professional piece of work.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

Exemplary in terms of presentation and structure. Very clear easy to follow format, is presented exactly as specified in the UG Dissertation guidelines. Excellent writing style, with minimal spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors and excellent linkages between chapters. Referencing in the correct format. Abstract all correct. Declarations correct. Reflective learning statement is detailed and insightful. It is a highly professional piece of work of publishable standards.

Goal 2, Objective 1 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.

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Completely insufficient. Very poor choice of research topic area and objectives needs to be revised / changed. A number of elements are missing. Very little understanding shown.

Insufficient explanation of rsearch topic. Research topic area is identified but is very broad does not convey real understanding. Academic objectives are not appropriate and needs refining. Many elements missing or need attention.

Adequate explanation of research topic area; objectives stated – but may need further explanation / refining; shows reasonable understanding of the topic area. Dissertation content is outlined.

Good explanation of research topic area. Academic objectives and boundaries stated. Outline of dissertation structure is detailed. Student understands what their research is about, but the objectives may need further refining. Lacks depth.

Very good discussion of researchable topic. Academic objectives and boundaries clearly stated. Detailed structure of dissertation provided. All main areas of introduction included but minor improvements could still be made.

Excellent discussion of researchable question/topic and a well chosen title. All aspects of the study are clearly outlined. Excellent justification of subject choice, Highly relevant and significant research objectives are clearly stated.

Outstanding discussion that contextualises the topic/question within contermporary debates in the discipline. The topic is original and the title well choosen. All aspects of the study are clearly outlined. Excellent justification of subject choice, Highly relevant and original research objectives are clearly stated.

Exemplary discussion that contexualises the topic/question within leading debates in the discipline. Original and timely topic with a publishable title. All aspects of the study are clearly outlined. Excellent justification of subject choice, Highly relevant and original research objectives are clearly stated.

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Completely insufficient discussion of existing literature. Lacks understanding of what is required. Review does not relate to academic objectives. The use of quotations and citations is not effective. Theory has very few cited sources which are largely standard text books.Sources used are not relevant.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Not Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Insufficient litearture review. Lacks an adequate review of existing literature. The use of quotations and citations is weak or inappropriate and therefore does not support the literature review effectively. Theory is descriptive in character with few cited sources.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Not Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Adequate literature review . Some discussion of existing literature. Limited amount of sources used; mainly current text books, very few academic journal articles. The use of quotations and citations is adequate but shows room for improvement. Critical evaluation is attempted, but the review is descriptive in places.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Good discussion of existing literature, using relevant and current texts in addition to some journal articles. Citations and quotations are used to good effect. Some texts may be a little dated. Review is critical and compares viewpoints/perspectives rather than being descriptive.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Very good discussion of existing literature supported by appropriate citations and quotations. Review draws upon many current texts and relevant academic journal articles. Very few descriptive passages. Summary of main points included as a link to the methods employed.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Met: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

An excellent, in depth review of relevant, up-to-date literature with extensive use of current texts and academic journal articles supported by extensive citations and appropriate use of quotations. A strong theoretical base is developed and there is clear and well argued critical evaluation of major theoretical contributions. A summary of main themes/issues of the review is provided with explicit links to the research methods.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

An outstanding, in depth review of relevant, up-to- date literature with extensive use of academic journal articles and current texts supported by extensive citations and appropriate use of quotations. The theoretical base is rubust and original with clear evidences of independent thinking. There is clear and well argued critical evaluation of major theoretical contributions. A summary of main themes/issues of the review is provided with explicit links to the research methods.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

An exemplary, in depth review of relevant, up-to-date literature with extensive use of academic journal articles and current texts supported by extensive citations and appropriate use of quotations. A robust theoretical base, which is underpined by independent thinking, makes an original theoretical contribution of a publishable standards. There is clear and well argued critical evaluation of major theoretical contributions. A summary of main themes/issues of the review is provided with explicit links to the research methods.

Goal 2, Objective 3 Exceeded: Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes: Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

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Completely insufficient in terms of methodology. No justification for the data collection method or an unsuitable method. Very patchy description of the research process Insufficient or inappropriate data is collected/obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias, sampling issues) are ignored. Very serious breaches of the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines.

Insuficient justification for the data collection method. Crucial details relating to the research process are missing. For secondary data, no efforts have been made to assess the reliability/relevance of the data. Insufficient data is collected/obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias, sampling issues) are ignored. There may be serious issues regarding the Ethics procedures – breaches of the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines.

Adequate justification for the data collection method is provided. There is limited description of the research process. For secondary data, there are only brief references to the reliability of the data. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow valid results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias, sampling issues) are acknowledged and addressed but with room for improvement. An awareness of Ethical issues with all research conducted in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

A good justification for the data collection method is provided. There is a description of the research process. For secondary data, the reliability of the source is mentioned. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow valid results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias, sampling issues) acknowledged and addressed, although perhaps not fully. Good awareness of Ethical issues with all research conducted in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

Very good justification for the data collection method. Detailed description of the research process is provided covering all stages. For secondary data, some thought has been given to the reliability of the source. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow valid results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias, sampling issues) acknowledged and addressed. Thorough awareness of Ethical issues with all research conducted in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

Excellent justification for the data collection method. If primary data collection is undertaken, highly detailed description of all aspects of the design (eg sampling) and the practical implementation. For secondary data, detailed information on how and from where the data has been extracted. Reliability of the secondary data i considered. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow valid results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias) are clearly acknowledged and addressed. Excellent awareness and appreciations of Ethical issues, all research conducted is in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

Outstanding methodology with original features. Critical justification of data collection methods, which are selected according to prexisting empirical studies. If primary data collection is undertaken, highly detailed description of all aspects of the design (eg sampling) and the practical implementation. For secondary data, highly detailed information on how and from where the data has been extracted. Reliability of the secondary data is considered. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow original results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias) are clearly acknowledged and addressed. Excellent awareness and appreciations of Ethical issues, all research conducted is in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

Exemplary methodology that makes a defined contribution of a publishable standards. Critical justification for data collection methods, which are selected according to preexisting studies. If primary data collection is undertaken, highly detailed description of all aspects of the design (eg sampling) and the practical implementation. For secondary data highly detailed information on how and from where th data has been extracted. Reliability of the secondary data is considered. Sufficient data is collected/obtained to allow original results to be obtained. Limitations of the research methods (eg bias) are clearly acknowledged and addressed. Excellent awareness and appreciations of Ethical issues, all research conducted is in accordance with the University and NBS Ethical Guidelines. Informed and organisational consent are considered and paperwork is included in the appendices (if appropriate). Consideration is given to data storage and destruction of data.

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Completely insufficient in terms of findings. The data analysis method is unsuitable or lacking proper application. Significant errors in the data analysis section, leading to invalid findings.

For Business & Man: Goal 1, Objective 4 Not Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Conduct contemporary research into business and management For Accounting: Goal 1, Objective 3 Not Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of the major areas of accounting and financial management: Conduct contemporary research into accounting and financial management

Insufficient in terms findings. The data analysis method is dubious and poorly applied. There is very little coherence in the data analysis section, leading to questionable findings. The findings section has a very unclear description/commentary.

Adequate in terms of findings. A data analysis method is selected and applied, although there may be minor errors present and/or the data analysis method may not be the most suitable . For quants, descriptive statistics are provided. No investigation of the links between variables. In qualitative work, the data is explored using a suitable method, but lacking in depth. Findings presented in an acceptable way, but some parts may lack relevance, be difficult to interpre or not explained.

For Business & Man: Goal 1, Objective 4 Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Conduct contemporary research into business and management For Accounting: Goal 1, Objective 3 Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of the major areas of accounting and financial management: Conduct contemporary research into accounting and financial management

Good findings. A suitable data analysis method is selected and applied, although there may be minor errors present. For quantitative work, descriptive statistics are provided and there is a commentary. Limited investigation of the links between variables. In qualitative work, the data i explored using a suitable method and the writing up is clear. Findings are presented in a logical manner and explained but there is scope for improvement.

Very good findings. A suitable data analysis method is selected and applied carefully. For quantitative work, good descriptive statistics are provided and explained. Relevant links between variables are explored (eg correlation or cross-tabulations and chi- squared tests). In qualitative work, the data is very clearly explored using an acknowledged method (eg basic thematic analysis) and there is a clear description of the method employed. Findings are derived from this analysis and are very well presented and explained.

Excellent and rigorous application of suitable data analysis techniques. For quantitative research, comprehensive descriptive statistics are provided and explained. Relevant links between variables are explored (eg correlation or cross-tabulations and chi- squared tests). In qualitative work, the data is comprehensively explored using an acknowledged method (eg. thematic analysis) and there is a clear and detailed description of the method employed. Findings derived from this analysis are logically presented and fully explained.

For Business & Man: Goal 1, Objective 4 Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Conduct contemporary research into business and management For Accounting: Goal 1, Objective Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of the major areas of accounting and financial management: Conduct contemporary research into accounting and financial management

Outstanding analysis of findings. Excellent selection o appropriate data analysis techniques, which are applied rigurously. For quantitative research, relevant links between variables are explored (eg correlation or cross-tabulations and chi-squared tests). Attention to statistical detail is expected. In qualitative work, the data is comprehensively explored using an acknowledged method (eg. thematic analysis) and there is a clear and detailed description of the method employed. Original findings are derived from this analysis, which are logically presented and fully explained. For Business & Man: Goal 1, Objective 4 Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Conduct contemporary research into business and management For Accounting: Goal 1, Objective Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of the major areas of accounting and financial management: Conduct contemporary research into accounting and financial management

Exemplary analysis of findings. Excellent selection of data analysis techniques, which are applied rigorously. For quantitative research, relevant links between variables are explored (eg correlation or cross-tabulations and chi-squared tests). Attention to statistical detail is expected. In qualitative work, the data is comprehensively explored using an acknowledged method (eg. thematic analysis) and there is a clear and detailed description of the method employed. Publishable, original findings are derived from this analysis, which are logically presented and fully explained. For Business & Man: Goal 1, Objective 4 Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Conduct contemporary research into business and management For Accounting: Goal 1, Objective Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of the major areas of accounting and financial management Conduct contemporary research into accounting and financial management

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Completely insufficient discussion. No (or very weak) attempt to discuss the findings in the light of the literature. No real synthesis between findings and literature. No real recognition of the limitations of the research approach employed. No real consideration made of future research work that might be undertaken.

Insufficient discussion. Findings are poorly related to the body of knowledge presented in the literature review and not well discussed. Very limited/no recognition of the limitations of the research approach employed. Very limited/no consideration made of future research work that might be undertaken.

Adequate discussion. There is a fair attempt to relate the findings to the literature, but not all of the discussion is relevant and/or based on the findings. Limited recognition of the limitations of the research approach employed. Limited consideration made of future research work that might be undertaken.

There is a good attempt to relate the findings to the body of knowledge presented in the literature review, but the linkage between findings and the literature could be stronger. Some recognition of the limitations of the research. Ideas for future research derived from this research study and its findings are noted although these may have been discussed more explicitly.

Very good standard demonstrated in the discussion of findings. These are compared and contrasted with relevant theory and concepts identified in the literature review. The overall level of synthesis is very good. The limitations of the research are acknowledged through a critical engagement with the approach employed. Ideas for future research derive from this research study and its findings are identified and discussed.

Excellent discussion of findings by comparison with relevant theory and concepts identified in the literature review leading to a natural synthesis between the findings and literature. Excellent level of synthesis. The limitiations of the research are explicitly acknowledged and discussed through a good level of critical engagement with the approach employed. Ideas for future research, that are clearly derived from this research study and its finding,s are identified and discussed.

Outstanding discussion of findings. Makes an original contibution to relevant theory and concepts identified in the literature review leading to a natural synthesis between the findings and literature. Excellent level of synthesis. The limitiations of the research are explicitl acknowledged and discussed through a good level of critical engagement with the approach employed. Ideas for future research, that are clearly derived from this research study and its finding,s are identified and discussed.

Exemplary discussion of findings that is of a publishable quality. Makes an original contribution to relevant theory and concepts identified in the literature review leading to a natural synthesis between the findings and literature. Excellent level of synthesis. The limitiations of the research are explicitly acknowledged and discussed through a good level of critical engagement with the approach employed. Ideas for future research, that are clearly derived from this research study and its finding,s are identified and discussed. cx

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a complete lack of clarity regarding how the conclusions are drawn from the findings. No relevant ideas for further research.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Not Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Insufficient conclusions. They are only partly drawn and are not supported by findings. Conclusions do not relate back to the stated research question/objectives. There are no relevant ideas for further research.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Not Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Adequate conclusions. There is a fair attempt to relate the findings to the literature, but not all of the discussion is relevant or based on the findings. The majority of the conclusions drawn are valid based on the findings. There is a limited attempt to address the original research question/objectives. Ideas for future research could be more specific with stronger links to the research undertaken.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Good conclusions are drawn from and supported by findings presented. Conclusions are related back to the stated research question/objectives. Ideas for future research are indicated.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Very good conclusions are drawn from and supported by the findings as presented. The conclusions are related back to the original research question/objectives. Ideas for future research are identified and discussed briefly.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Met: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Excellent conclusions are drawn from and supported by the findings as presented. The conclusions are related back to the original research question/objectives in a logical and efficient manner. The limitiations of the research are clearly acknowledged. Ideas for future research derived from this research study and its findings are identified and discussed briefly.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Exceeded:Knowledgeable abou the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Outstanding level of conclusions are drawn from and supported by original and robust findings as presented. The conclusions make a contribution to knowledge and are related back to the original research question/objectives in a logical and efficient manner. The limitiations of the research are clearly acknowledged. Ideas for future research derived from this research study and its findings are identified and discussed.

Goal 1, Objective 2 Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

Exemplary conclusions are drawn from and supported by original and robust findings as presented. The conclusions make a publishable contribution to knowledge and are related back to the original research question/objectives in a logical and efficient manner. The limitiations of the research are clearly acknowledged. Ideas for future research derived from this research study and its findings are identified and discussed .

Goal 1, Objective 2 Exceeded: Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business management: Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business

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