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SS2 Foundation Two Term

Assessment Outline – Final Report

Autumn 2018

Task: This is a written assessment as follows; please choose your preferred title:

Report Title 1

Write a recommendation report comparing two types of water provision for a semi-arid

region of your choosing.

• You may consider arid regions in general, or concentrate on the needs of a specific

area.

• You should consider at least two different water provision techniques.

You must consider the following requirements:

• Cost

• Output

• Social and Environmental Impact

Report Title 2

Write a feasibility report about the possibility of launching a new work programme to

narrow the gender gap in a country of your choice.

You must consider the following aspects in your report:

• Cost

• Public Acceptance

• Ease of implementation

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Report Title 3

You are the Head of a fast-food company called Mr. Chip. You are currently losing

customers to a rival company.

Write a feasibility report about a possible business strategy to enhance the company’s

profile and attract more customers.

You must consider the following aspects in your report:

• Cost

• Effectiveness

• Ease of implementation

Report Title 4

Write a feasibility report about the possibility of launching a new means of transport

which may reduce travelling time. This could refer to transport from continent to

continent or city to city or within a city.

You must consider the following aspects in your report:

• Cost

• Safety

• Demand

Important information:

• In your report you should refer to materials from the SS2 coursebook and at least four

additional academic sources from your own research.

• You must provide in-text citations and final references for all sources you refer to in your

report. You must use English language sources – you should not translate ideas from non-

English sources.

• Your report must use sub-headings and a numbering system throughout.

• The report should be 1200 words.

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You will be assessed on:

• The relevance of your ideas to the report title.

• The structure of your report (organisation of ideas; use of headings and numbering;

linking of ideas).

• Your choice of relevant and appropriate source material – including specific examples

and data – to support your ideas.

• Your incorporation of source material including paraphrase/summary, in-text citations

and final references.

• Appropriate and accurate use of English, especially register and style; adherence to all

task guidelines.

Written Work Submission Guidelines

The first page of your assignment must state the following:

• Module code and title (eg. FC005: Introduction to Social Sciences)

• Type of assignment (eg. portfolio essay / final report)

• Assignment question (eg. Critically evaluate….)

• Word Count

• Your tutor’s name

• Your City University student number (not your name) - this is on your student card after ‘Reg No:’

• Submission date

You must also do the following:

• Each page must have a header with the module code, module title and your student number

• All of the work must be word processed

• The line spacing must be 2 (double)

• The font type must be Arial

• The font size must be 12

• The pages must be numbered in the bottom right corner

• You must include a final reference list using the Harvard System which is outlined in the college referencing guide. Please ask your tutor if you do not have a copy of this.

Marks will be deducted if you fail to follow the written work submission guidelines.

You must not copy text from a book, another student’s work or internet sites and imply that it is your

own work. This is plagiarism and is a serious academic offence.

Make sure you save your work regularly while writing and that you save a copy of your final

submission in case of any problems after submission.

The written assignment for this module is submitted electronically through Turnitin, on the VLE page for this module. Instructions on how to submit are available on the Skills for Study Two VLE page. If you do not know how to submit your work, please contact your tutor or Academic Services in good time before your submission deadline. If you have problems submitting then you should follow the instructions on the Skills for Study 2 VLE page.

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DRAFT REPORT: you will submit a draft report to your tutor during Week 9. This is very important because your tutor will give you feedback on how to improve your work. Drafts should be submitted via Turnitin on the VLE page for this module, and in hard copy to your teacher in class.

How this assessment will be marked:

Criteria What this criteria means % of final report

score

Content • The relevance of your ideas; the effectiveness of your comparisons and recommendation(s);

your critical analysis of relevant issues.

25%

Structure • The structure of your report (completeness; organization of ideas; use of headings and

numbering; linking of ideas).

25%

Support • Your choice of relevant and appropriate source material – including specific examples and data

– to support your ideas.

• Your incorporation of source material including synthesis, paraphrase/summary, in-text

citations and final references.

25%

Clarity of

Expression

• Appropriate and accurate use of English, especially academic register and style;

adherence to all task guidelines.

25%

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What you will learn from this module and assessment:

Module Learning Outcomes Outcomes assessed by this task?

1. Can read texts from field/interest with a degree of independence forming judgements about their relevancy/usefulness for a report or discussion

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2. Can understand clearly structured oral and written descriptions of data, processes/procedures and findings on topics related to field/interest

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3. Can make notes that capture the most important and synthesise information, graphical and textual interpretations of data and/or viewpoints from multiple spoken and written sources from library research based on a given reading list for use in a discussion or report

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4. Can participate actively in formal discussions on the topics related to field/interest and refer to graphical and textual information/date to support viewpoint/case

5. Can write clear, detailed reports related to field of interest/study and integrate graphical and textural sources within the writing.

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Submission Deadline: Week 11 - Monday 3rd December before 09.00 a.m. via Turnitin.