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HRMT 11011 – Assessment 2 – Academic Essay – T3, 2017
HRMT XXXXXXXXXXHuman Resources in Organisations
Term 3, 2017
Assessment 2 Essay
Due date Wednesday, 20 December XXXXXXXXXXp.m. AEST
Weighting 35%
Length 1500 words +/- 10%
Learning outcomes 1- 6
Graduate attributes Intermediate level 1- 6
Format Essay style, with APA referencing
Task In this task, students are required to view McDonald’s recruitment video (available at -
https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=abW_OSmDraA) and write an academic essay on
“Changing face of recruitment in Australia”.
Your essay should focus on
(a) recruitment and its importance to organisations,
(b) recruitment trends, and
(c) challenges and opportunities for potential employees and organisations.
Note : DO NOT INCLUDE HEADINGS IN YOUR ESSAY
DO NOT INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT
DO NOT INCLUDE A TABLE OF CONTENTS
The essay should also draw on relevant sections of the textbook (Chapters 1, 5 and 6),
plus at least five (5) references from relevant academic peer reviewed journal articles.
This written assessment is designed to assist students to develop their skills in the analysis
of a typical business situation based on the HR theories and models relevant to the
employment relationship. Students are expected to demonstrate their research, analysis,
critical thinking and written communication skills, particularly in the areas of developing an
argument in the context of academic essay writing.
Plagiarism
NOTE: Copy detection software (TurnitIn) is used in this course and work found in
contravention of the copying and plagiarism rules will be investigated. Severe penalties
apply in the case of proven instances of copying, plagiarism and academic dishonesty
Required
Students must familiarise themselves with the following policies and procedures at
http:
policy.cqu.edu.au:
Assessment and examination policy and procedures -
Assessment of Coursework Policy
Assessment of Coursework Principles
Assessment of Coursework Procedures
http:
policy.cqu.edu.au
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HRMT 11011 – Assessment 2 – Academic Essay – T3, 2017
Note: Refer to the marking ru
ic for Assessment 2 (made available in the Unite Moodle site) for detailed
information under each making criterion.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Research A thorough knowledge of the relevant material demonstrated through use of
an appropriate body of quality sources (including three chapters of the
textbook and at least 5 references from relevant academic peer reviewed
journal articles).
25%
Analysis Identification of the issues/implications, critical analysis, and clear
argument supported by evidence
25%
Application of
theory/literature
Application of theory and integration into the discussion to answer the
questions
20%
Presentation Logical structure, well organised material, within word limit (10%) Clear
introduction, and conclusion (5%)
Co
ect referencing of sources (5%)
20%
Communication Clear and concise written communication, including grammar 5%
Referencing Consistent use of APA style of referencing in the body of the essay and in the
list of references.
5%