MGT2205/MGT2207/MGT2214/MGT2218 Professional Modules

Assessment April 2018 and August 2018

CENTRE FOR UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PROGRAMMES

BA (Hons) Business Administration

BA (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) Finance
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

UH Credit INTI Credit

Module Code Module Title
Hours Hours
MGT2205 The Business Professional 30 8
MGT2207 Professional Development for Marketers 30 8
MGT2214 The Finance Professional 30 8
MGT2218 The Accounting Professional 30 8

SEMESTER A: APRIL 2018

Individual Journal Log (20%)
Group Presentation (30%)

SEMESTER B: AUGUST 2018

Individual Assignment: Review Report & Reflections
(50%)

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Assessment to Learning Outcomes Mapping: Refer to Appendix 1.

SEMESTER A (APRIL 2018)

TASK 1: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: JOURNAL LOG (20%)

Instructions

1. Find four (4) academic and reputable literature pieces related to one (1) of the topics below in the
relevant industry:
a. Industry expectation for business/marketing/accounting/finance professionals
b. Impact of globalisation in business/marketing/accounting/finance industry
c. Business Ethics

Examples of Academic/Reputable literature pieces are:

a. Academic Journals (e.g. Journal of Business and Management)
b. Research reports and articles from established organizations (e.g. WTO, WHO, UN, Harvard
Business Review)
c. Research reports from governments and government-linked agencies (e.g. Department of
Statistics Malaysia)
*Note to lecturers: You are encouraged to recommend journals and sources to your students which
you find particularly interesting or helpful/easily understood by your students.

2. Write a 400-word summary for each of the four (4) literature pieces. Your summary should include:
a. Introduction of the issue(s);
b. Summary of how data was collected;
c. The outcomes and findings of the issue;
d. Your opinion and reflection on the issue(s) and findings (e.g. Are the findings important and
why? What can be done about the findings? How does the findings contribute to the field it is
in?)

NB: Before writing the summary, you are advised to seek confirmation from your lecturer/tutor that
the articles are appropriate and relevant to your chosen topic. A summary is very similar to the
abstract, hence be mindful to rephrase to avoid plagiarism.

3. The summary must be typed written and easy to read. Suggested format:
a. Font type: Arial
b. Font size: 12
c. Line spacing: 2
d. Page number on each page
e. Student name and ID Number on each page
f. Print on A4 white paper, one sided

4. Hardcopy of your submission is to be submitted with the following:

a. Cover Page as provided at the end of this assignment brief (Appendix 5);
b. Grading Criteria (Appendix 2);
c. Marking and Feedback Sheet (Appendix 2);

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d. 4 Journal logs;
e. Reference list;
f. Turnitin Report – inserted at the end of the assignment.

5. Deadline for submission of both softcopy and hardcopy is by Week 13 of the APRIL 2018 semester.

TASK 2: GROUP ASSIGNMENT: ORAL PRESENTATION (30%)

Create a small business that your group is interested in doing. Before starting any business, your group
should look into the following business environment factors that may affect your new business. Your
group may choose to write on at least three or more of the following factors that is relevant to your field
of study:

a) Political factors
b) Economic factors
c) Social factors
d) Technology factors
e) Environment factors
f) Legal factors

Instructions

1. Form a group of 4 to 5 members. Exception to the required group membership must be approved by
the lecturer in consultation with the nominee of UH Exam Board (normally the Dean or Head of
Programme).

2. You may use the information obtained from academic sources as well as non-academic credible
sources (magazines, articles, websites).

3. The presentation should include the following:

a. Brief description of the business you are creating;
b. Literature to support the validity of the business environment factor chosen;
c. Analysis of the business environment factor chosen;
d. Challenges that may affect your business;
e. Recommendations to overcome these challenges.
f. A brief projection of the finances of the first year of your business, including:
 Estimated amount of money required as starting capital
 Estimated expenditures that your business will incur (e.g. rent, renovation, production
costs of products)
 Estimated earnings (e.g. price of products sold, amount of products sold)
*Students need to use IT software (e.g. Excel) to display these projections.

4. All presentation must be video recorded and uploaded to YouTube (secured) account. The access
to the link must be provided to the assessors and moderators until the results are confirmed.
Presentation should not be more than 15 minutes.

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5. Presentation will be conducted in Week 13 and Week 14 of the April 2018 semester. The following
items must be provided to the assessor(s) on the day of presentation:
a. Cover Page as provided at the end of this assignment brief (Appendix 5);
b. Undergraduate Grading Criteria for Team/Group Presentation and Mark and Feedback Sheet,
complete with student details (Appendix 3); and
c. Hardcopy of the presentation slides and reference lists.

6. After the presentation, submit the softcopy of the presentation slides with the YouTube link via
Blackboard or email (confirm with your lecturer).

SEMESTER B (AUGUST 2018)

TASK 3: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: BUSINESS REPORT and REFLECTION (50%)

1. Extend your research in the topic you selected for your Journal Log in Semester A. Read at least
another 2 related journal articles. Write a 1500-word report reviewing the issue, and your personal
opinion of how that particular issue will change and develop in the near future.

2. Your report must include the following:

a. Description of the issue;
b. Literature review, supporting data and evidence;
c. Analysis of the possible trends of change and development of the related issue;
d. Recommendations and/or possible solutions; and
e. Personal reflections on your learning process over the two semesters.

3. Your proposal must be type-written and easy to read. Suggested format:

a. Font type: Arial
b. Font size: 12
c. Line spacing: 2
d. Page number on each page.
e. Student name and ID number on each page.
f. Print on A4 white paper, one sided.

4. Hardcopy of your report is to be fastened with a ring-clip and should have:

a. Cover Page as provided at the end of this assignment brief (Appendix 5);
b. Grading Criteria and Marking and Feedback Sheet (Appendix 4) – insert immediately after the
Cover Page;
c. Business Report;
d. Reference list;
e. Appendices (if any); and
f. Turnitin Report – inserted at the end of the assignment.

5. Deadline for submission of both softcopy and hardcopy is Week 13 of the August 2018 semester.
(Reconfirm the deadline with your lecturer in Semester B)

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Plagiarism, cheating and collusion are regarded as very serious offences. Allegations of assessment
offences will be investigated by the Academic Conduct Officer. Any attempt to gain unfair advantage in
any assessment will be penalized. All students need to sign a declaration stating that they will not
plagiarise on the cover sheet for coursework assessment and for open book examinations.

The above terms may be defined as follows:

Plagiarism: the representation of another person's work as the student's own work, whether intentionally
or not, either by extensive unacknowledged quotation or paraphrasing or by direct copying of another
person's work. E.g. includes importing into the student’s work phrases from another person’s work
without using quotation marks and identifying the source or the use of ideas of another person without
acknowledgement of the source, or the presentation of work as the student own which substantially
comprises the ideas of another person. Please note that making extensive use of another person’s work,
even if referenced, means the work may be considered overly derivative and the work will be marked
down as appropriate. Student should demonstrate his or her understanding only by using own words.

INTI-UH uses the Harvard system of referencing, whereby a copy of the Academic Skills Unit Harvard
Referencing Guide can be downloaded at StudyNET portal or from the Lee Fah Onn Library at IICS.

Cheating: attempting to gain unfair, improper or dishonest advantage in the assessment process, typically
in an examination or other assessments (e.g. class test). This includes taking into an examination room of
unauthorized information stored on a calculator, mobile phone, personal organizer, or MP3 player, and
the copying of the work of another candidate. Please note that only stationery stated by the college is
permitted.

Collusion: the representation by a student of work that s/he has undertaken jointly with one or more
other person(s) as being his or her own work undertaken independently of the other person(s). Please
note that structuring, sharing notes or actually writing up an answer using the same words as another
student will amount to collusion. It is obviously very unwise to make own individual coursework available
to any other student.

Where it is proven beyond reasonable doubt that a student has sought to gain an unfair advantage in one
examination/assessment, the normal minimum penalty would be a ruling that the result of the
examination/assessment should be declared null and void. If this extends to more than one
examination/assessment, the normal minimum penalty will be for all results in that stage assessment are
declared null and avoid.

A note of all plagiarism offences will appear on the student's record at the University and on student’s
transcripts as ‘AD’ or ‘ACADEMIC DISHONESTY’. The recommended penalties for academic dishonesty are
set out in the UPRSA13 (UH University Policies and Regulations).

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Late Submission

Assignment deadlines must be strictly adhered to as time management is a highly valued professional
skill. Assignments which are submitted late will be penalised as follows:

Up to one week late: Marks capped at 40/100.

Over one week late: ZERO (0) marks.

For the purpose of assignment submission, Saturday and Sunday are also counted as working days.

~ End of Assignment Brief ~

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Appendix 1: Assessment to Learning Outcomes Mapping

MGT2205 The Business Professional Group Review

Individual
Learning Outcomes Assessed Presentation Report &
Assignment
(30%) Reflections
(20%)
(50%)
1. Key principles of management and the expectation of a
professional manager   
2. The manner in which knowledge is developed   
3. Self-evaluation skills in terms of strengths and weaknesses   
4. Identify and develop a series of skills and study strategies to aid
their future studies   
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, individually
and in teams   
6. Appreciate and apply different ways of research and methods of
enquiry   
7. Develop skills in IT literacy, including make use of the University
virtual learning environment   
8. Develop numeracy skills for analysing and presenting numeric
information   
9. Appreciate and apply different methods of considering the
development of knowledge   

MGT2207 Professional Development for Marketers Group Review

Individual
Learning Outcomes Assessed Presentation Report &
Assignment
(30%) Reflections
(20%)
(50%)
1. Identify the key principles of marketing and the expectations of a
professional marketer   
2. Explore the manner in which knowledge is developed   
3. Acquire and apply self-evaluation skills in terms of strengths and
weaknesses   
4. Identify and develop a series of skills and study strategies to aid
their future studies   
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, individually
and in teams   
6. Appreciate and apply different ways of research and methods of
enquiry   
7. Develop skills in IT literacy, including make use of the University
virtual learning environment   
8. Develop numeracy skills for analysing and presenting numeric
information   
9. Appreciate and apply different methods of considering the
development of knowledge   

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MGT2214 The Finance Professional Group Review

Individual
Learning Outcomes Assessed Presentation Report &
Assignment
(30%) Reflections
(20%)
(50%)
1. Examine the expectations placed on professionals in the field
of finance.   
2. Recognize their own strengths and weaknesses through a
process of self-evaluation.   
3. Prepare written work with a sound academic basis.   
4. Indicate ability to use available resources to acquire general
financial knowledge.   
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, individual
and in teams.   
6. Demonstrate mastery of the Harvard system of referencing.   
7. Appreciate and apply different ways of research and methods
of enquiry.   
8. Implement analytical skills in preparing and presenting
numeric information.   
9. Demonstrate proficiency in using available software packages
for analysing financial data.   

MGT2218 The Accounting Professional Group Review

Individual
Learning Outcomes Assessed Presentation Report &
Assignment
(30%) Reflections
(20%)
(50%)
1. Examine the key principles of accounting and finance and the
expectations placed on professionals seeking a successful career   
in accounting, finance or audit.
2. Recognise their own areas of strengths and weaknesses.   
3. Present their views and opinions in a clear and academically
supportable manner.   
4. Prepare work that has been researched competently to relevant
academic literature both within the university virtual learning   
environment and within the broader arena.
5. Review financial information and report on reasons for changes
in this information.   
6. Solve problems using appropriate modelling techniques.   
7. Present work effectively both orally and in writing.   
8. Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively within a team /
group environment.   
9. Reference their work using the Harvard system.   
10. Identify and develop a set of skills and strategies to aid future
research and study.   
11. Recognize and apply differing methods of planning and
achieving knowledge development.   
12. Analyse and present numerical data in an information, cohesive
and clear manner using a good level of IT literacy.   

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Appendix 2: Undergraduate Grading Criteria for Journal Logs
ESSAY Presentation & structure
Task details Follows summary structure & keeps to
word limit of 400 words for each journal
80-100 Outstanding... Presentation & essay
structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Outstanding Articulate & fluent academic writing style
No grammatical / spelling errors.
70-79 Excellent ... Presentation & essay structure,
with flowing paragraphs.
Excellent Articulate & fluent academic writing style.
Only a minor error.
60-69 Very good... Presentation & essay
structure, with flowing paragraphs.
Very Good Fluent academic writing style.
Very few grammatical errors & spelling
mistakes.
50-59 Good... Clear presentation & essay
structure with paragraphing.
Good Writing is mainly clear but some spelling &/
or grammatical errors.
40-49 Satisfactory... Basic essay structure.
Not always written clearly & has
Satisfactory grammatical & / or spelling errors.
30-39 Weak... Essay format, limited or poor
structure.
Marginal Fail Muddled work with many spelling & / or
grammatical errors.
20 – 29 Inadequate... Essay format & poor
paragraphing / signposting.
Clear Fail Inappropriate writing style
Poorly written &/or poor spelling &
grammar. Must see CASE
1 – 19 Nothing of merit... Poorly written work,
lacking structure, paragraphing /
Little or signposting.
Nothing of Many inaccuracies in spelling & grammar.
merit Must see CASE
Use & presentation of Harvard Referencing
Follows Harvard style for in-text citation
and reference list.
Outstanding... Standard of referencing
within text & consistent use of Harvard
referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details
shown in Reference list.
Excellent... Standard of referencing within
text & consistent use of Harvard referencing
system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details
shown in Reference list.
Very good... Standard of referencing within
text & consistent use of Harvard referencing
system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details
shown in Reference list.
Good... Standard of referencing within text
& consistent use of Harvard referencing
system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details
shown in Reference list.
Satisfactory... Basic referencing within text
& consistent use of Harvard referencing
system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full details
shown in Reference list.
Weak...Use of Harvard referencing system
with errors & inconsistently applied. Limited
referencing within the text. Limited
accuracy of in-text references compared to
those in the final Reference list.
Inadequate... Use of Harvard referencing
with many errors &/or inconsistencies.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... No or little attempt to
use the recommended Harvard referencing
system.
Must see CASE
Content/ Terms/ Findings/ Definitions/
Calculations
Content included - specify task
requirements as in coursework
Outstanding... Exploration of topic showing
excellent knowledge & understanding
through thorough & appropriate research.
Impressive choice and range of appropriate
content.
Excellent ... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Evidence of appropriate reading.
Covers all relevant points & issues.
Very good... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Covers most relevant points & issues.
Few errors / omissions in
content/calculations.
Good... Grasp of the topic & some of its
implications presented.
Knowledge & understanding is
demonstrated.
Minor errors / omissions in content/
calculations.
Satisfactory... Content / level of knowledge
of the topic. Addresses part of the task.
Some errors / omissions in content/
calculations. May benefit from further
research.
Weak... Limited content / knowledge/
calculations. Limited or muddled
understanding of the topic/question.
Does not meet all the learning outcomes.
Inadequate... Lacking in relevant content/
knowledge/calculations. Content irrelevant
/ inaccurate. Does not meet all the learning
outcomes.
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory level of
knowledge demonstrated.
Content used irrelevant / not appropriate/
to the topic. Does not meet the learning
outcomes.
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Breadth / Depth / Integration of Literature
Integration & application of information -
specify task requirements as in coursework.
Outstanding... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Excellent ... Business insight & application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Very good... Business insight & application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Good... Business insight & application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Satisfactory... Business insight & application.
Limited integration with literature/ data.
Use of literature/data but limited in breadth
OR depth.
Weak... Unsatisfactory evidence of business
application & insight
Work needs to show better links between
practical application & theory.
Inadequate... Lacks evidence of business
application & insight. Some literature
irrelevant to topic.
Nothing of merit... No evidence of
appropriate business application & insight.
Analysis /Critical evaluation /Discussion
/Exposition/Reflection
Line of argument, development of
discussion supported with evidence.
Outstanding... Level of discussion/analysis/
critical evaluation &/or reflection.
Highly developed/ focused work.
Excellent... Level of discussion/analysis/
critical evaluation &/or reflection clearly
developing points in the appropriate way
with thorough consideration of all
possibilities.
Very good... Level of discussion/analysis/
critical evaluation &/or reflection & a few
ideas/points could benefit from further
development &/or evaluation/comparison.
Good... Level of discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection but more
ideas/points could be addressed /developed
further.
Satisfactory... Basic evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical evaluation &/or
reflection but some points superficially
made so need further development.
Weak... Limited evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical evaluation &/or
reflection.
More development & comment needed.
May need to do more than describe.
Inadequate... Lacking / inadequate level of
discussion/ analysis/critical evaluation & /or
reflection. Descriptive.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory level of
discussion/analysis/critical evaluation &/or
reflection
Must see CASE
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Appendix 2: Individual Journal Logs

Module Code & Title

Topic Deadline
Name ID No.

Please refer to Grading Criteria for Essay when awarding marks (upon 100). Each criteria weightage is given below (X%).
Grading Criteria 100m X% Comments / Feedback / Feed Forward
C1. Presentation & structure:
Follows logical structure with good flow; meet the format requirements
outlined in the instruction, articulate and fluent academic writing. /100 /10
C2. Use Academic Recourses with Harvard Referencing
Use a minimum of 4 sources; in-text citations done properly and use Harvard
referencing style. /100 /10
C3. Content / Reflections
Perform an accurate information and rich in content. /100 /20
C4. Business Application & Integration of Data/Literature
Articulate knowledge & understanding: Inclusion of appropriate and relevant
theories; accurate and relevant application of data/ theory/practice/
examples /100 /40
C5. Discussion /Analysis /Critical evaluation &/or Reflection
Express insightful analysis, supported ideas effectively by relevant evidence. /100 /20

Total (Assessor) /100

Total (Reviewer/Moderator) /100

UH Internal Moderator Comments External Examiner Comments (if applicable)

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Presentation & structure
Task details Follows logical structure & keeps
to time
80-100 Outstanding... Presentation,
structure & visual aids.
Outstanding Articulate & fluent business style
with ideas cross referenced. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
70-79 Excellent ... Presentation,
structure & visual aids.
Excellent Articulate & fluent business style.
Only a minor error.
60-69 Very good... Presentation,
structure & visual aids. Fluent
Very Good business style.
Very few grammatical errors &
spelling mistakes.
50-59 Good... Clear presentation,
structure & visual aids.
Good Exposition is mainly clear but with
some spelling &/ or grammatical
errors.
40-49 Satisfactory... Basic delivery,
structure &/or visual aids.
Satisfactory Not always clear & with
grammatical & / or spelling errors.
30-39 Weak... delivery, limited / poor
structure. Inaudible. Inadequate
Marginal Fail timekeeping.
Muddled work with many errors.
20 – 29 Inadequate... incoherent message,
inaudible, muddled &/or
Clear Fail inappropriate style. Poor delivery
/timekeeping
Must see CASE
1 – 19 Nothing of merit... Poor delivery,
structure, inappropriate. Many
Little or errors.
Nothing of Must see CASE
merit
Use & presentation of Harvard
Referencing
Follows Harvard style for in-text
citation & Reference List
Outstanding... Standard of
referencing within work &
consistent use of Harvard
referencing system.
Accuracy of references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Excellent... Standard of
referencing within work &
consistent use of Harvard
referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references &
full details shown in Reference list.
Very good... Standard of
referencing within work &
consistent use of Harvard
referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references &
full details shown in Reference list.
Good... Standard of referencing
within work & consistent use of
Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references &
full details shown in Reference list.
Satisfactory... Basic referencing
within work & use of Harvard
referencing system.
Weak...Use of Harvard referencing
system with errors &
inconsistently applied. Limited
accuracy, in work &/or final
Reference list.
Inadequate... Harvard referencing
with many errors &/or
inconsistencies.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... No or little
attempt to use the recommended
Harvard referencing system.
Must see CASE
Content/ Terms/ Findings/
Definitions/ Calculations/Log
Content included - specify task
requirements as in coursework
guidance
Outstanding... Exploration of topic
showing excellent knowledge &
understanding through thorough &
appropriate research.
Impressive choice and range of
appropriate content.
Excellent ... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Evidence of appropriate reading.
Covers all relevant points & issues.
Very good... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Covers most relevant points &
issues.
Few errors / omissions in
content/calculations.
Good... Grasp of the topic & some
of its implications presented.
Knowledge & understanding is
demonstrated.
Minor errors / omissions in
content/ calculations
Satisfactory... Content / level of
knowledge of the topic. Addresses
part of the task. Some errors /
omissions in content/ calculations.
May benefit from further research.
Weak... Limited content /
knowledge/ calculations. Limited
or muddled understanding of the
topic/question.
Does not meet all the learning
outcomes.
Inadequate... Lacking in relevant
content/ knowledge/calculations.
Content irrelevant / inaccurate.
Does not meet all the learning
outcomes.
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory
level of knowledge demonstrated.
Content used irrelevant / not
appropriate/ to the topic. Does not
meet the learning outcomes.
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Business Application &
Integration of Data/Literature
Integration & application of
information - from coursework
guidance
Outstanding... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Excellent ... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Very good... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Good... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Satisfactory... Business insight &
application. Limited integration
with literature/ data.
Use of literature/data but limited in
breadth OR depth.
Weak... Unsatisfactory evidence of
business application & insight
Work needs to show better links
between practical application and
theory.
Inadequate... Lacks evidence of
business application & insight.
Some literature irrelevant to topic.
Nothing of merit... No evidence of
appropriate business application &
insight.
Discussion /Analysis /Critical
evaluation &/or Reflection
Line of argument, development of
discussion supported with
evidence.
Outstanding... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection.
Highly developed/ focused work.
Excellent... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection clearly
developing points in the
appropriate way with thorough
consideration of all possibilities.
Very good... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection & a few
ideas/points could benefit from
further development &/or
evaluation/comparison.
Good... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection but
more ideas/points could be
addressed /developed further.
Satisfactory... Basic evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection but
some points superficially made so
need further development.
Weak... Limited evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection.
More development & comment
needed. May need to do more
than describe.
Inadequate... Lacking / inadequate
level of discussion/ analysis/critical
evaluation & /or reflection.
Descriptive.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory
level of discussion/analysis/critical
evaluation &/or reflection
Must see CASE
Team Work/ Group contract/
Log/Wiki
Evidence of preparation, team
building, communications, team
co-operation, contribution
Outstanding… Contribution to
every meeting. Resolved any
weaknesses. Collaborated well.
Listened effectively. Respected
others’ opinions & ideas.
Demonstrated effective team
management (contract, log, wiki
etc.). Vital team member.
Excellent… Contribution to every
meeting. Resolved weaknesses.
Collaborated well. Listened
effectively. Respected others’
opinions & ideas. Demonstrated
effective team management
(contract, log, etc.)
Very good… Contribution to most
meetings. Helped to resolve
weaknesses. Listened to and
respected others’ opinions &
ideas. A very good team player.
Good… participation in meetings.
Listened to others opinions &
ideas. A good team player.
Satisfactory… team member
Generally attended meetings.
Demonstrated some participation.
Weak… Did not attend enough
meetings. Rarely contributed
and/or communicate effectively
Inadequate… Appears
disinterested, disengaged,
uncommitted.
Nothing of merit… Did not
contribute or participate.
Appendix 3: Group Oral Presentation Mark and Feedback Sheet

Module Code & Title

Topic Date & Time
Name (in CAPITAL 1. ID No. 1.
LETTERS) 2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

Please refer to Grading Criteria in the Assignment Brief when awarding marks. Each criteria has equal weightage; C1 to C3 assess life skills while C4 to C6 assess breadth and depth of knowledge.
Grading Criteria Marks (x/100) Comments / Feedback / Feed Forward
C1. Presentation & structure:
Follows logical structure, good time management, use of appropriate visual
aids, good voice control, fluent and articulate.
C2. Team Work/ Group Cohesiveness
Evidence of preparation, team building, communications, team co-operation,
individual contribution.
C3. Use Academic Recourses with Harvard Referencing
Use a minimum of 4 sources and citations/links provided in the presentations.
C4. Content
Identify a current issue faced by relevant industry on evidence-based
research; able to summarise the issue(s) with clarity.
C5. Business Application & Integration of Data/Literature
Analyse and identify the trends of the issue, supported with evidence.
C6. Discussion /Analysis /Critical evaluation &/or Reflection
Clear line of argument, development of discussion, provide relevant and
achievable recommendations.

Total (Assessor) - Convert to 100 marks / 600 / 100

Total (Reviewer/Moderator) / 600 / 100

UH Internal Moderator Comments External Examiner Comments (if applicable)

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 Appendix 4: Undergraduate Grading Criteria for Report / Business Proposal (Semester B)
REPORT Presentation & structure
Task details Follows report structure & keeps to
word limit of 1500 words
80-100 Outstanding... Presentation &
report structure, with numbered
Outstanding paragraphs, list of contents/figures
&appendices.
Articulate & fluent academic writing
style with ideas cross referenced. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
70-79 Excellent ... Presentation & report
structure, with numbered
Excellent paragraphs, list of contents/figures,
appendices & cross referencing.
Articulate & fluent academic writing
style. Only a minor error.
60-69 Very good... Presentation & report
structure, paragraphing, use of
Very Good numbering, list of contents/figures,
appendices & cross referencing.
Fluent academic writing style.
Very few grammatical errors &
spelling mistakes.
50-59 Good... Clear presentation & report
structure, use of numbering &
Good appendices.
Writing is mainly clear but some
spelling &/ or grammatical errors.
40-49 Satisfactory... Basic report structure.
Not always written clearly & has
Satisfactory grammatical & / or spelling errors.
30-39 Weak... Report format, limited or
poor structure.
Marginal Fail Muddled work with many spelling &
/ or grammatical errors.
20 – 29 Inadequate... Report format and
poor paragraphing / signposting.
Clear Fail Inappropriate writing style
Poorly written &/or poor spelling &
grammar.
Must see CASE
1 – 19 Nothing of merit... Poorly written
work, lacking structure, paragraphing
Little or Nothing / signposting.
of merit Many inaccuracies in spelling &
grammar.
Must see CASE
Use & presentation of Harvard
Referencing
Follows Harvard style for in-text
citation & Reference List. Use a
minimum of 6 sources
Outstanding... Standard of
referencing within text & consistent
use of Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Excellent... Standard of referencing
within text & consistent use of
Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Very good... Standard of referencing
within text & consistent use of
Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Good... Standard of referencing
within text & consistent use of
Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Satisfactory... Basic referencing
within text & consistent use of
Harvard referencing system.
Accuracy of in-text references & full
details shown in Reference list.
Weak...Use of Harvard referencing
system with errors & inconsistently
applied. Limited referencing within
the text. Limited accuracy of in-text
references compared to those in the
final Reference list.
Inadequate... Use of Harvard
referencing with many errors &/or
inconsistencies.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... No or little
attempt to use the recommended
Harvard referencing system.
Must see CASE
Content/ Terms/ Findings/
Definitions/ Calculations
Content included - specify task
requirements as in coursework
guidance
Outstanding... Exploration of topic
showing excellent knowledge &
understanding through thorough &
appropriate research.
Impressive choice and range of
appropriate content.
Excellent ... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Evidence of appropriate reading.
Covers all relevant points & issues.
Very good... Level of knowledge &
understanding demonstrated.
Covers most relevant points & issues.
Few errors / omissions in
content/calculations.
Good... Grasp of the topic & some of
its implications presented.
Knowledge & understanding is
demonstrated.
Minor errors / omissions in content/
calculations.
Satisfactory... Content / level of
knowledge of the topic. Addresses
part of the task. Some errors /
omissions in content/ calculations.
May benefit from further research.
Weak... Limited content /
knowledge/ calculations. Limited or
muddled understanding of the
topic/question.
Does not meet all the learning
outcomes.
Inadequate... Lacking in relevant
content/ knowledge/calculations.
Content irrelevant / inaccurate. Does
not meet all the learning outcomes.
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory
level of knowledge demonstrated.
Content used irrelevant / not
appropriate/ to the topic. Does not
meet the learning outcomes.
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Business Application & Integration
of Data/Literature
Integration & application of
information - from coursework
guidance
Outstanding... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Excellent ... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Very good... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Good... Business insight &
application.
Breadth, depth & integration of
literature/data into work.
Satisfactory... Business insight &
application. Limited integration with
literature/ data.
Use of literature/data but limited in
breadth OR depth.
Weak... Unsatisfactory evidence of
business application & insight
Work needs to show better links
between practical application and
theory.
Inadequate... Lacks evidence of
business application & insight. Some
literature irrelevant to topic.
Nothing of merit... No evidence of
appropriate business application &
insight.
Discussion /Analysis /Critical
evaluation &/or Reflection
Line of argument, development of
discussion supported with evidence.
Outstanding... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection.
Highly developed/ focused work.
Excellent... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection clearly
developing points in the appropriate
way with thorough consideration of
all possibilities.
Very good... Level of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection & a few
ideas/points could benefit from
further development &/or
evaluation/comparison.
Good... Level of discussion/analysis/
critical evaluation &/or reflection but
more ideas/points could be
addressed /developed further.
Satisfactory... Basic evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection but some
points superficially made so need
further development.
Weak... Limited evidence of
discussion/analysis/ critical
evaluation &/or reflection.
More development & comment
needed. May need to do more than
describe.
Inadequate... Lacking / inadequate
level of discussion/ analysis/critical
evaluation & /or reflection.
Descriptive.
Must see CASE
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory
level of discussion/analysis/critical
evaluation &/or reflection
Must see CASE
Self – Reflections
Reflects the numerous skills gained
from the course and achievable
suggestion for future. 500 words.
Outstanding... Showing excellent
knowledge & understanding through
skills gained from the course with
appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Excellent... Showing excellent
knowledge & understanding through
skills gained from the course with
appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Very good... Showing excellent
knowledge & understanding through
skills gained from the course with
appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Good... Showing excellent
knowledge & understanding through
skills gained from the course with
appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Satisfactory... Basic evidence of
knowledge & understanding through
skills gained from the course with
appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Weak... Limited knowledge &
understanding through skills gained
from the course with appropriate
suggestions. No grammatical /
spelling errors.
Inadequate... Lacking / inadequate
level of knowledge & understanding
through skills gained from the course
with appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Nothing of merit... Unsatisfactory
level of knowledge & understanding
through skills gained from the course
with appropriate suggestions. No
grammatical / spelling errors.
Appendix 4: Individual Report Mark and Feedback Sheet (Semester B)

Module Code & Title MGT 2218 THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Topic BUSINESS ETHICS Deadline 16/11/18

Name CLEMENT LIM ENG CHUN ID No. J17023831

Please refer to Grading Criteria for Essay when awarding marks (upon 100). Each criteria weightage is given below (X%).
Grading Criteria 100m X% Comments / Feedback / Feed Forward
C1. Presentation & structure:
Follows logical structure with good flow; meet the format requirements outlined
in the instruction, articulate and fluent academic writing. /100 /10
C2. Use Academic Recourses with Harvard Referencing
Use a minimum of 6 sources; in-text citations done properly and use Harvard
referencing style. /100 /10
C3. Content
Perform full and rich content including problem, background evidence of
research and findings; demonstrated competence and knowledge of the key
issues /100 /20
C4. Integration of Data/Literature
Articulate knowledge & understanding: Inclusion of appropriate and relevant
theories; accurate and relevant application of data/ theory/practice/ examples /100 /30
C5. Discussion /Analysis /Critical evaluation &/or Reflection
Express a strong, focused argument, well supported by impressive analysis and
evidence, provide relevant and achievable recommendations; represents well
critical thinking skills /100 /20
C6. Reflections (Self)
Reflects the skills gained from the course and suggestion on how to use the
knowledge learned in future /100 /10
Journal – the whole course
Total (Assessor) /100

Total (Reviewer/Moderator) /100

UH Internal Moderator Comments External Examiner Comments (if applicable)

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Appendix 5: Cover Page

CENTRE FOR UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PROGRAMMES

Assignment Cover Page

Module Module
THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL MGT2218(B)
Title: Code:
Assignment
BUSINESS ETHICS Date: 16/11/18
Title:
Student Information: (Do not include your name unless your tutor has told you to do so.)
Name* Student ID*

CLEMENT LIM ENG CHUN J17023831 ☐

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 I (we) have submitted one printed copy of my (our) assignment bound together ☐
AND one electronic version via Black Board.
 I (we) have read through my (our) work and to check for errors in spelling and ☐
grammar.
 I (we) are happy for my (our) work to be shared with future students. ☐

*Tick () the box next to your name, agreeing to the ‘Academic Conduct’ Statement.

I (We) certify that this piece of in-course assignment is my (our) own work, that it has not
been copied from elsewhere, and that any extracts from books, papers or other sources
have been properly acknowledged as references or quotations. In addition, I(we) agree
that the electronic version of this assignment may be subject to electronic analysis for the
detection of collusion, plagiarism and other forms of unfair advantage.

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