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Subject Title Work-integrated Learning - 1
Subject Code WIL801
Lecturer / Tutor Your Academic Supervisor (MEM, MIB, MOM, MMTH)
Assessment 3 Title Theory & Practice Report
Learning Outcome/s (a) Analyse and critique the main research methods used in
business contexts
(b) Design, plan and execute an applied research project
(c) Analyse and synthesise information in order to develop
evidence-based and sustainable solutions for a business
problem
(d) Succinctly communicate work-related issues and
outcomes
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Assessment type (group or
individual)
Individual
Weighting 50%
Word count 2,500 words (in total)
Due date Week 12
Class submission On-line
Submission type Turnitin
Format / Layout of
Assessment (details of what
to include)
Written Report
Assessment instructions 50% Theory & Practice Report (2,500 words) - Week 12
At this stage you would ideally be settled into your
placement, making a contribution and experiencing and/or
observing how things are done. This represents a significant
learning curve worthy of reflection and analysis. The
framework and instructions below will help guide your to help
you put your experiences and what you have learnt into the
equired report.
Executive Summary - 250 words. A succinct summary of the
eport highlighting main aims and outcomes.
Introduction - 500 words. Provide a
ief overview of your
cu
ent placement context including your department(s) /
work area(s) and your cu
ent projects and/or on-going day-
to-day activities.
Theory & Practice XXXXXXXXXXwords. Choose at least two subject
areas from your studies so far; one must be a core unit (i.e.
marketing, accounting, economics, etc.), and one must be a
unit from within your discipline specialisation (i.e. tourism &
hospitality management, event management, international
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usiness).
Identify and explain the extent to which the concepts and
theories that you learnt in the College in your chosen units
are being applied (or not applied) in your organisation.
Conclusion - 250 words. Summarise suggestions for
improvement to be implemented in your organisation based
on your theory and practice analysis.
Briefly explain what has been gained from your placement
that could not have been gained through theory.
Acknowledge all used sources in accordance with ICMS
2021 Style Guide (APA Style 7th Edition).
Readings for the assessment Prescribed textbook, journals or other readings:
Aue
ach, M. P XXXXXXXXXXCross-Cultural Relations . Research
Starters: Business (Online Edition), .Call Number: Available
on EBSCO Discovery Service. Login via MyAthens
Avery, G., & Bergsteiner, H XXXXXXXXXXSustainable Leadership:
Honeybee and Locust Approaches. Routledge.
Cooper, D.R. & Schindler, P.S XXXXXXXXXXBusiness Research
Methods. (12th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN:
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Mayfield, J., & Mayfield, M XXXXXXXXXXLeadership
Communication: Reflecting, Engaging, and Innovating.
International Journal of Business Communication, 54(1), 3-
11. Call Number: Available on EBSCO Discovery Service.
Login via MyAthens
Rook, S XXXXXXXXXXWork Experience, Placements and
Internships. Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: XXXXXXXXXX
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A XXXXXXXXXXResearch
Methods for Business Students . (6th ed.). Harlow, England:
Pearson. ISBN: XXXXXXXXXXCall Number: XXXXXXXXXXSAU
Tanaka, A., & Kleiner, B XXXXXXXXXXCross-Cultural Business
Etiquette. Culture & Religion Review Journal, 2015(1), 9-19.
Call Number: Available on EBSCO Discovery Service. Login
via MyAthens
Zikmund, W. & Quinlan, C XXXXXXXXXXBusiness Research
Methods. (1st ed.). Cengage. ISBN: XXXXXXXXXX
Grading Criteria / Ru
ic This assessment will be monitored and marked by the
students’ academic supervisors. The academic supervisors
will also instruct their students to complete the Individual
Report based on their ideas posted in their journals.
Peer Review Evaluation N/A
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Criteria
HD
(85-100)
D
(75-84)
CR
(65-74)
PASS
(50-64)
FAIL
(0-49)
Executive
Summary (10%)
Highly effective summary
of aims and results.
Outstanding highlights,
succinct yet detailed.
Summarises aims and
esults concisely.
Provides highlights.
Generally appropriate
summary. Some relevant
information is presented,
ut some items missing.
Limited summary of what
was done. Few specific
esults presented.
Executive summary is
missing or contains no
specific information.
Introduction
(10%)
The purpose of the report
is expertly explained.
Outstanding context
provided. Context is clear
and main points outlined
succinctly. Presented with
significant clarity and
logical flow.
The purpose of the report
is strongly explained.
Well-described context
provided. Context is clear
and most main points
covered. Presented with
clarity and logical flow.
The purpose of the report is
explained. Generally
appropriate context provided.
Context is evident and some
main points covered.
Presented with appropriate
clarity and flow.
An average description of
the purpose of the report is
provided. Some context
provided. Context is
understood, limited points
covered. The meaning is
apparent but lacking some
clarity and/or focus.
The purpose of the report
is not clearly described or
may be missing
completely. Provides little
or no relevant context.
Context is not clear and
nearly all main points not
covered. Lacks clarity and
elevant information.
Analysis -
Theory and
Practice (45%)
Clearly identifies and
discusses important issues
and offers thoughtful
insights. Response
demonstrates an excellent
in-depth reflection on, and
personalisation of,
classroom theories and
concepts, in relation to
practical workplace
experiences. In-depth
analysis demonstrates
exceptional knowledge of
theoretical concepts and
the application or otherwise
to practice.
Discussion of key
issues with detailed
insights. Response
demonstrates a strong
in-depth reflection on,
and personalisation of,
theories and concepts,
in relation to practical
workplace experiences.
Analysis demonstrates
detailed knowledge of
theoretical concepts and
the application or
otherwise to practice.
Discussion and insights
are understandable.
Response demonstrates
in-depth reflection on, and
personalisation of,
classroom theories and
concepts, in relation to
practical workplace
experiences. Analysis may
lack some depth of
knowledge in theoretical
concepts and the
application or otherwise to
practice.
Limited discussion and
insights. Response
demonstrates a fair
eflection on, and
personalisation of,
classroom theories and
concepts, in relation to
practical workplace
experiences. Analysis may
describe theoretical
concepts and practice,
with gaps in
understanding and/or
connection.
Limited with no clarity or
depth about issues.
Response does not
demonstrate reflection on,
and personalisation of,
classroom theories and
concepts, in relation to
practical workplace
experiences. Analysis is
lacking in detail and may
not demonstrate
knowledge of theoretical
concepts and the
application or otherwise to
practice.
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Conclusion
(15%)
Clear and concise
explanation including
thoughtful insights and
suggestions for
improvement in future.
Conclusion shows
excellent evidence of
synthesis of ideas
presented and insights
gained from reflecting on
classroom theory/concepts
and workplace
experiences including
implications for both the
organisation and the
students’ future goals.
Effective explanation,
offering useful insights
and suggestions for
improvement in future.
Conclusion shows strong
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and
insights gained from
eflecting on classroom
theory/concepts and
workplace experiences
including implications for
oth the organisation and
the student’s future goals.
Mostly clear and concise
explanation. Some
suggestions for improvement
in future provided but may
lack depth of thought.
Conclusion shows evidence
of synthesis of ideas
presented and insights
gained from reflecting on
classroom theory/concepts
and workplace experiences
including implications for
oth the organisation and
the student’s future goals.
Simple explanation. No
further suggested
improvements in future
provided. Conclusion
provides an average
eflection of the link
etween classroom
theory/concepts and
workplace experiences
including implications
for both the
organisation and the
student’s future goals.
Little or no explanation
provided. No attempt to
provide suggestions for
future improvements.
Conclusion does not
demonstrate clear
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and
insights gained from
eflecting on classroom
theory/concepts and
workplace experiences
including implications for
oth the organisation and
the student’s future goals.
Presentation
and Writing
(10%)
Full use of report style
conventions with logical
flow, appropriate sections /
subsections. Exceptionally
well written and clearly
organised and essentially
free from grammar,
punctuation and spelling
e
ors. Consistently writes
in a very engaging manner.
Full use of report style
conventions with logical
flow, appropriate sections
subsections. Well
written and logically
organised with minor
e
ors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
Report structure is mostly
free of e
ors. Above
average writing style and
logically organised with
some e
ors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
Report structure may not be
completely accurate.
Average and/or casual
writing style that is
sometimes unclear and/or