Assessment Brief / Instructions for Students (See Guidance Sheet) The assessment for this module is a short academic research paper of 3,000 words (± 10% is acceptable), excluding references, tables, figures and appendices. You can write on any topic related to accounting, finance and economics disciplines. You must use secondary data to perform the analysis. You are encouraged to discuss the suitability of your topic with the Module Leader during his stated office hours or email for an appointment. Your research paper must be structured according to the following numbered Sections with marks percentage and recommended word limit: Introduction (10%) (300 words) Literature review (30%) (950 words)Data sampling and research method (20%) (650 words)Results and discussion (25%) (800 words) Summary and conclusion (10%) (300 words) Presentation and References (5%) All tables and figures must be incorporated in the relevant section (no word count). All evidence of data analysis and statistical outputs must be appended after References (no word count). Please upload your submission in a single file in Words only. No other file type is accepted. Your research paper is an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of key concepts and debates covered in this module, and to show your progress in developing core academic research and writing skills. You will be assessed on five main criteria: structure – how well you have organised your writing and material; knowledge – the quality and depth of your understanding of the topic; critical thinking – how well you handle and engage with concepts or ideas that are debated; writing and expression – your ability to communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and concisely; and academic integrity standards – the quality of your referencing and bibliography. A marking rubric is available in Canvas which explains these criteria and how they will be applied. The referencing style used at Bradford University is Harvard. You can find guidance on referencing here: Referencing and Plagiarism – Help – University of Bradford Please use Arial font, size 12. Text should be double-spaced. Submission of the research paper will be via Canvas. A submission link will be set up within the Assessment folder. Your research paper should be submitted as a Word document. Work that is over/under the stated word length will attract a penalty in proportion to the additional/reduced words (e.g., 5%) All submissions are checked by Turnitin plagiarism detection software. A separate link in Canvas allows you to review your essay prior to submission. Please note that there is no permitted Turnitin score percentage. You should focus on ensuring your essay meets the university guidelines for referencing and academic integrity: What is plagiarism? – Find out about – University of Bradford If you have any questions about this assignment, please speak with your Module Leader in good time before the deadline. Please ensure you allow enough time for completing your work. Avoid submitting it very close to the deadline in case of technical issues (e.g., broken Wi-Fi). It is your responsibility to ensure you submit the correct file and on time.
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