Critical Analysis

IRM ASSESSMENT

Assignment 1 – due on 10th March 2015

Critical reading of a journal article

Weighting: 50%

Word count: 1500

Due date: 10.3.15

For this assignment you will need to download and read the article marked ‘journal article for assignment 1’.

Using this paper, discuss the following:

a) What is the author trying to achieve?

b) How well are the main ideas addressed and discussed in this article?

c) How qualified is the author to make these claims?

d) What are the key themes emerging from the paper (findings/analysis)

e) What contributions to knowledge the paper makes (conclusions)

You will need to provide an introduction indicating the source of the paper, whether it is peer reviewed etc.

You will need to use Harvard referencing and provide a reference list.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS Copying the work of others is PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is viewed as a serious form of misconduct. Last year more than 100 students had cases of plagiarism proved against them.

For some this meant a poorer degree classification,

others were expelled from the University

Please make sure you understand that plagiarism means copying the words of others. This includes writing from:

· Books, journals and reports

· Websites and other electronic media

· Newspapers and magazines

· Other students past or present

THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

It’s generally best to use your own words. If you do use the words of others, keep quotations brief and give exact sources by full and accurate referencing. You should not simply ‘cut’ and ‘paste’ material from any other source into your submitted work.  

Full details of the University Rules on Plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct are in your School Handbook and on the following website:

http://www.salford.ac.uk/policies_procedures/display.php?id=255

It is essential that you reference work correctly. For more information on referencing visit an on-line course at:

http://www.isd.salford.ac.uk/help/general/plagiarism/page_08.htm

It’s up to you to make sure you understand what ‘plagiarism’ means

The University has strict rules on plagiarism to ensure fairness to all.