Entrepreneurship & Innovation 1. Assessment on this Module The assessment for this module consists of one element. Element Type of assessment Word limit % of Total Mark Submission method Final Submission Date 010 Written Report 2500 words 60% In hard copy Trimester 2 02th May 2017 1.1 Assessment Information and Marking Criteria 1.1.1 Element 010 – Written Report Project A: Create a proposal for an Innovation with a Business Start-Up plan:- Choice of assessment project - This report will test Learning Outcomes 3 – 4 Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the module, the student will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following: On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able to: Knowledge and understanding 1. Critically evaluate classical and corporate approaches to entrepreneurship 2. Display a critical awareness of the role of creativity in the innovation process and the approaches through which creativity can be developed in the individual Intellectual, practical, affective and transferable skills 3. Critically evaluate the role and significance of entrepreneurship & innovation in the economy, making comparisons with other nations 4. Critically evaluate one new entrepreneurial idea or innovation, demonstrating its potential implementation within its market, by formulating a business start-up (or development) plan Specific Assessment Criteria and Marking Rubric Mark Learning Outcome 1. Analysis of the current situation 40% 3-4 2. Recommendations for future action 40% 3-4 3. Critical review of relevant theories & paradigms 20% 3-4 TOTAL MARKS 100% Marking Criteria for Element 010 – Written Report A++ = 90-100 A+ = 80-89% A = 70-79% B = 60-69% C = 50-59% D = 40-49% F = 30-39% F- = 20-29% F— = 10 -19% F---- = 0-9% The report is well-focused on the main points both academic and real-world. Key elements of entrepreneurship and innovation are powerfully covered, going well beyond the materials presented during the module, and containing elements of originality. The report is well-focused on the main points both academic and real-world. Key elements of entrepreneurship and innovation are very explicitly covered, possibly going beyond the materials presented during the module An excellent report that is clear and succinct. It outlines the main points both academic and real-world. Key elements of entrepreneurship and innovation are very competently covered, possibly going beyond the materials presented during the module A very good report that highlights the main points both academic and real-world. Key elements of entrepreneurship and innovation are covered competently, showing strong engagement with the module. The report covered some key points both academic and real-world however some aspects were missing. Shows reasonable engagement with the module There are the beginnings of a good report. But you really needed to research more thoroughly and analyse more deeply. The idea of this report is that you understand and apply relevant academic frameworks to real-world issues. Your report is unclear or badly written in places – make sure to focus on the most important aspects as per the detailed module assignment guidelines. The idea of this report is that you understand and apply relevant academic frameworks to real-world issues. You have misunderstood the purpose of this module assignment. You need to take a much more serious approach to your studies. See me for guidance. You have completely misunderstood the purpose of this module assignment. You need to take a much more serious approach to your studies. See me for guidance. You have completely missed the point of this assignment task – see me for advice.