NB: Please attach this sheet with the assessment. Deviate as little as possible from the suggested guidelines of the report. Student Name: ……………………………………………………………..… Student ID: ………………………... Total Marks Obtained: …………/100 Maximum Marks CONTENT 5 Research Question (RQ) (0.5 page) Please provide a succinct background to the problem you have considered in the organisation of your choice. Based on this, frame appropriate research question on a new line. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Problem Identification Problem description is presented succinctly. The RQ is appropriate in scope, reflects on a Real World Instance (RWI) to a good degree and is framed properly. Problem description presented is acceptable. The RQ is appropriate in scope and reflects on a Real World Instance (RWI) to an acceptable degree. Problem description is not presented or the scope of the problem is inappropriate or the RQ does not resemble a RWI or section is missing. Maximum Marks CONTENT 5 Executive summary (0.5 page) Provide a summary of the report and include: purpose, problem background, main findings, conclusions and recommendations in it. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Content Functions as a ‘stand-alone’ document. States the purpose of the report, presents the problem background, outlines main findings and presents the conclusion & recommendations, all consistent with the report States three or four identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category to an acceptable level States two or fewer identifiable indicator(s) presented under the ‘excellent’ category or the section is missing Maximum Marks CONTENT 20 Introduction (1 page) Introduce and elaborate the problem and define its scope clearly in the industrial and organisational context. Excellent (6-5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Topic Introduction Introduces and elaborates the problem appropriately based on the established RQ The problem is presented however it is not closely linked with the RQ Does not provide sufficient information on the problem or section is not presented Excellent (7-6 marks) Average (5-4 marks) Poor (3-0 marks) Industry Background Aligned closely with the RQ and provides industry background with reasonable information supported by references Outlines adequate industry background but it is either not supported by references or it is not closely aligned with the RQ Does not provide sufficient industry background or the section is not presented Organisational Background Aligned closely with the RQ and provides organisational background with reasonable information supported by references Outlines adequate organisational background but it is not supported by reference(s) or is not aligned closely with RQ Does not provide sufficient organisational background or the section is not presented Maximum Marks CONTENT 20 Application of Resource Integration Technique (RIT) (2 pages) One technique, covered in the course, should be used appropriately in regards to the selected problem. Provide justification for the chosen technique. Show complete workings along with software output, if used. Data used should be justified or referenced. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Appropriate Technique* Permissible RIT is used. It is the best available option to solve the stated problem and is used appropriately The use of RIT is acceptable but with some reservations No or non-permissible RIT is used Data Rationale or Reference(s) Appropriate rationale and/or reference is provided to acquire data Rationale/reference(s) is acceptable but with some reservations No appropriate rationale or reference(s) are presented Excellent (10-8 marks) Mark Average (7-5 marks) Mark Poor (4-0 marks) Mark Workings Shown* All the workings (including S/W, if any) of the solution procedure are shown completely. Solution presented is precisely or almost correct Barring few instances, the workings are generally correct or some steps are missing Workings are either not presented or they are mostly incorrect * Zero marks in this section may have ripple effects resulting in lower or no mark in the subsequent sub/section(s). Maximum Marks CONTENT 20 Analysis of results, critique and recommendations (1 page) Results should be thoroughly analysed & their appropriate interpretation should be presented based on the report findings. Discuss the constraints or limitations of the results. Recommendations must be based on the results obtained. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Depth of analysis An in-depth and correct analysis is based on the results and covers all aspects of the outcome The analysis is acceptable however either it is not based on the results or it is not in-depth or is partially correct Insufficient or inappropriate or no analysis is presented Interpretation The interpretation of results are closely linked to the problem and integrates well with the outcome The interpretation is acceptable however it is not tightly linked with the outcome Irrelevant or no interpretation of results is presented Limitations of Results A reflection on the limitations of the results obtained is appropriately presented Limitations presented are acceptable but are either not adequate enough or not tightly linked with the results Inappropriate or no limitations are presented Recommen- dations Recommendations are based on the results obtained and conforms to the stated problem Recommendations presented are acceptable but are either not adequate enough or they are not based closely on the results Inappropriate or no recommendations are presented Maximum Marks CONTENT 10 Conclusion (1 page) Conclusion should cover all the elements covered in the report. It should integrate the problem with the solution based on the report findings. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Completeness The conclusion is complete and covers the study objective, discussion, key findings and recommendations in a logical manner States three or four identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category to an acceptable level States two or fewer identifiable indicator(s) presented under the ‘excellent’ category or the section is missing Relevance The conclusion is closely linked to the stated problem and integrates well with the report findings The conclusion is acceptable however it is not tightly linked with the report Irrelevant or no conclusion is presented Maximum Marks CONTENT 10 Evidence of wide reading of the topic (1 page) Reference the literature (from credible sources). Provide in-text citations and a reference list using APA referencing style. Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Source All the references are from the credible sources such as Journals, textbooks, company websites etc. Most of the references are from the websites. References from Journals and/or textbooks are insufficient Insufficient references are presented or they are from incredible sources Style & Correctness All in-text citations are correct and the reference list is presented using APA referencing style throughout In-text citation and reference list is presented using APA referencing style with some errors In-text citation and/or reference list has many errors or not presented Maximum Marks PRESENTATION / STYLE 5 Structure of the report Layout & logical flow. Table of Contents, pagination, text fully justified, fonts (Times New Roman, black, 12pt, 1.5 line spacing) Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Report Format Follows the presentation guidelines closely. Presents the Table of contents, follows the report structure, uses correct pagination, font: type, size and colour, text is justified & 1.5 line spacing is used One or two identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category are inconsistent or missing in the report Three or more identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category are inconsistent or missing in the report Maximum Marks PRESENTATION / STYLE 5 Clarity of communication and completeness Correct grammar, NZ spellings, consistency in writing, writing style, originality, cohesiveness, label figures and tables Excellent (5 marks) Mark Average (4-3 marks) Mark Poor (2-0 marks) Mark Clarity & completeness Follows the template guidelines closely. Uses correct grammar, demonstrates originality, NZ spellings, shows consistent and cohesive writing throughout, label figures and tables One or two identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category are inconsistent or missing in the report Three or more identifiable indicators presented under the ‘excellent’ category are inconsistent or missing in the report