our essay should be 1 500 words (+- three pages) in length and should be structured in accordance with the essay-writing guidelines stipulated in this module.
Include the following in your essay:
Ø Include at least one diagram with a summary description that links to your discussion.
Ø Evidence of planning (e.g. a Mind map) to show evidence of planning.
1. Structure and Instructions followed: a. DV Assignment Cover Page b. Essay is on topic, appropriate word count, c. Includes at least one diagram with a summary description that links to discussion. d. Evidence of planning (e.g. a Mind map) Table of contents e. Well-structured essay that has a clearly defined introduction, logically-ordered body, and summative conclusion f. Page numbers are inserted in the bottom right-hand corner of each page. g. At least three (3) relevant sources are included (other than the study guide and textbook). These sources are within 5 years, or are academic sources and may include seminal works. Print and electronic references are included. |
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2. Terms Defined: a. Accurately defining each term; b. Utilises external source/s information to qualify each definition; c. Demonstrates an awareness of complexity or criticality of definitions |
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3. Writing skill: a. Paragraphs include a unit sentence, supporting details and a concluding sentence. Paragraphs appropriately sequenced b. Demonstrates paraphrasing, quoting, and summary skills through external information included. c. Makes use of at least five linking words. |
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4. Critical thinking: a. Includes evidence of critical engagement with sources (I.e. critical thinking, e.g. compare, contrast, analyse, and describe limitations or assumptions). b. Uses external academic sources to assist in validating or adding to argument or position |
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5. Argumentation: a. Specific position (thesis/ hypothesis) is stated. Student’s voice (or argument) is clear b. A Clear argument made in a logical sequence c. The conclusion is logically tied to a range of information, including opposing viewpoints; related outcomes, consequences and implications are identified clearly |
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6. The introduction: a. Clearly defines the context of the essay unit b. Presents an opinion statement c. Outlines specific points of reference to contextualize the point of view |
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7. Conclusion: the conclusion: a. Draws the essay to a close with no new information provided, does not end on a quote. b. Summarises key points of the essay c. Draws a valid conclusion. d. The conclusion should summarise all information in the essay and not introduce new information that has not been discussed in the essay before the conclusion. |
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8. Language and Communication skills: a. Contains very few errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling. b. Language choices are thoughtful and generally support the effectiveness of the communication. Language in presentation is appropriate to the audience and reflect the terminology of the practice or discipline. c. Formal academic style and register is used with no slang or colloquial language noted d. Evidence of proofreading is evident including lack of spelling and grammatical errors |
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9. ROI (Return on Investment) |
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Explain how the learning from this module were or will be used in a practical and applied way to improve work results and thereby create value in use for the organisation. What action could be taken that could result in increased output in various areas of the organisation? The student is required to provide a simple description of how he/she did or would have used the concepts and principles in a practical, applied way to improve work results, referring to the dimensions and applicable Return on Investment (ROI) listed below: 1. Financial impact 2. Human development impact 3. Innovation output 4. Technology alignment 5. Alignment with company strategy. |
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10. Presentation of assessment document |
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Utilisation of information resources: Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated and Similarity guidelines will be applied |
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11. In-text Referencing: Completing the table format on the cover page of the assessment. All in-text references correlate with reference list entries. Similarity and plagiarism guidelines are followed. |
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12. Reference list: Including full details of the references in the bibliography at the end of the assessment following the Harvard method of referencing with entries organised in alphabetical order in the Reference list. |
ternal source that is longer than 40 words.