Word count is 2,000 words.
Assignment Brief
The literature review fulfils the learning outcomes where you will critically evaluate existing literature, research design and methodology for your chosen topic and so produce a literature review on this topic.
TOPIC: The Global Impact of Communication Technology on Employees’ Productivity during Government Man-dated Lockdown
You should refer to the Guide Questions (BELOW) to evaluate and refine your literature review before submission, bearing in mind the key aims of a standalone literature review (with the applicable grading criterion highlighted below)
- To provide an overview of current knowledge on the chosen topic. (Knowledge and Understanding weighted at 30%)
- To demonstrate an awareness of relevant, current literature. (Use of Relevant sources weighted at 20%)
- To highlight similar and contrasting views on your chosen topic. (Criticality weighted at 30%)
- To showcase your research and writing skills. (Structure and Presentation weighted at 10%, Academic Integrity weighted at 10%)
GRADING CRITERIA:
- An exceptional and systematic demonstration of knowledge and understanding, which displays originality and presents some challenges to the boundaries of aca- demic schools of thought.
- An exceptional and comprehensive demonstration of independent critical analysis, thought and/or re- flection, with regards to linking theory and practice where appropriate.
- Exceptional evidence of extensive reading/ use of source material (primary sources/ current research at the forefront of the field/ professional practice under consideration), accurately and convincingly in support of their work.
- An exceptional structure and faultless presentation. Work is of a professional or publishable quality.
- An exceptional demonstration of academic writing, including correct use of academic convention, citation and/or referencing. Work shows academic integrity of a professional or publishable standard, fully con- forming with institutional guidance.
Learning Outcomes
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- Appraise the principles of academic investigation, applying them to a research topic in the applicable computing field.
- Evaluate critically existing literature, research design and methodology for the chosen topic, including data analysis processes
WRITING A LITERATURE REVIEW (AS REFERENCE)
* Guiding questions to support planning, revising, and refining of a literature review *
1. What is the focus and aim of your review? Who is your audience?
2. Why is there a need for your review? Why is it significant?
3. What is the context of the topic or issue? What perspective do you take? What framework do you use to synthesise the literature?
4. How did you locate and select sources for inclusion in the review?
5. How is your review structured?
6. What are the main findings in the literature on this topic?
7. What are the main strengths and limitations of this literature?
8. Are there any discrepancies in this literature?
9. What conclusions do your draw from the review? What do you argue needs to be done as an outcome of the review?
* As with other sets of guiding questions in this book, select those questions that are relevant to your context, add others as appropriate, and decide the order in which you will address them to communicate effectively with your audience.
Source: Healey, M., Matthews, K., & Cook-Sather, A. (2020) Writing about learning and teaching in higher education: Creating and contributing to scholarly conversations across a range of genres. Center for Engaged Learning Open-Access Books, Elon University. 142-152.