Answer your chosen question in 2,000 words (+/–10%) and incorporate references to
relevant academic journal articles and articles from reputable online sources (e.g. Financial
Times) in the body of your essay.
Before writing, aim at a good understanding of the arguments and think about why the
topic is important for the finances of corporations.
• Report on, and then compare, the articles you select in terms of their findings – e.g., do
they all conclude the same thing, and if not, why not?
• Make sure to carefully explain how the articles link to the relevant areas of corporate
finance from the module, for example to valuation, investment decisions, or capital
structure theory.
• Apply the knowledge you’ve obtained from your academic and other articles to
supplement what you discuss in respect of lecture content and the wider
macroeconomic context.
• Ensure referencing is to a defined standard throughout, e.g. Harvard style (see, e.g,
https://libguides.ncl.ac.uk/managing/referencing_styles);
• As this is a module in finance, ensure your focus is on the financial side of the theory and
findings.