Assessment Task 3: Critique of a research report STUDENT: ___________________
Goal: When making decisions managers need to be able to evaluate the quality of information on which the decision will be based. This evaluation often has to be made in a timely manner. This task will allow you to develop skills in critiquing the research of others in a time restricted situation.
Product: Exam – open book
Format: You will be provided with a research report/research article in the week before the final open book exam.
On Friday of the Break/Exam preparation week, a list of up to 10 exam questions will be –posted on Blackboard of which you must select and answer four (4) of your choice. The questions will require you to critique the article. For each of the selected questions the critique should systematically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the research report. As this is an exam, while care should be taken with presentation and communication, a report format is not required. Simply clearly state the question being answered. No referencing is required but your knowledge of theory should be evident. You should be able to complete the exam in 2 hours.
Criteria:
1. Critically evaluate the research of others
2. The critique should be based on a sound understanding of the theories and frameworks of business research
Weighting: 40%
Mark sheet
Mark
Question 1
Correct description of article in relation to question
Correct identification and use of theory as a framework
Strengths in relation to question
Weaknesses in relation to question /10
Question 2
Correct description of article in relation to question
Correct identification and use of theory as a framework
Strengths in relation to question
Weaknesses in relation to question /10
Question 3
Correct description of article in relation to question
Correct identification and use of theory as a framework
Strengths in relation to question
Weaknesses in relation to question /10
Question 4
Correct description of article in relation to question
Correct identification and use of theory as a framework
Strengths in relation to question
Weaknesses in relation to question /10
Total /40