Assignment title: Management
Management
Q
Task 1
Read the two newspaper articles, each of which adopts a different writing style:
Article 1: Refugees welcome? How UK and Germany compare on migration (Appendix 1)
Article 2: The human tide moving this way: Fury and fighting as rail station is closed to migrants (Appendix 2)
Compare and contrast the two writing styles and write an essay that explains which is nearer to the style of writing that is found in academic literature.
You should consider and comment on the following:
• The target audience in each case;
• The effect on the writing style as a result of targeting an audience;
• The effect of use of quotations and images on the reader;
• The relative usefulness of each article as a source of evidence in support of an essay on Mediterranean refugee crisis.
(Approximately 700 words)
Task 2
Conduct a job search for the positions which suit your profile. Choose one position for which you might apply and do the following:
a) Prepare a CV in the relevant format.
(Maximum 500 words)
(10 marks)
b) Write a suitable cover letter expressing your interest in the position. (400-500 words)
(20 marks)
(Total = 30 marks) Task 3
Read the article "Workers under 25 'don't deserve living wage because they're not as productive,' says Tory minister" which is included as part of this document in Appendix 3.
Produce a response that explains whether you agree or disagree with Mr Hancock's position.
• You must write this task as an essay, following the structure laid out during Week 5.
• You must take a position and argue for it. Neutrality is not desirable in this task. Your work should be focussed towards proving a point.
• Your position must be based on a combination of sound reasoning and research
• A Bibliography/Reference List containing 2-3 items that you have independently researched must be included.
• Marks will be awarded or deducted based on the range of vocabulary and technical accuracy (e.g. spelling, grammar) used in the assignment.