LNDN07004 Introduction to Human Resource Management Written Essay 2024-25 Term 3 | UWS
LNDN07004 HRM Written Essay
You are required to add the following declaration on the first page of your essay, outlining that you fully comprehend the meaning of academic integrity and confirm your adherence:
Please note the Additional Requirements for Your Essay:
- You are expected to write your essay in a formal, academic manner, and to provide evidence from numerous academic literature to substantiate your points and discussion to demonstrate your understanding and level of critical approach to human resources.
- Your essay must be fully referenced using the UWS Harvard System (see ‘Academic Writing & Referencing Guide’ for advice);
- Your essay must be submitted through Turnitin on the date specified. It is your responsibility to check your TURNITIN Similarity Index after submission; it should not exceed 20%. If your similarity index is over 20%, please edit your essay and resubmit before the deadline. You are allowed to resubmit up to three times before the deadline.
- Late submission of up to one week will be penalised with a deduction of 10 marks without authorisation; no submission will be allowed more than one week late.
- Penalty for exceeding the word count (excluding the bibliography) is: 5 marks deduction for between 10-20%, and 10 marks for more than 20% over the word count.
Please make sure you adhere to your obligations set out by the ‘Student Support & Academic Rules Guide’ and the comprehensive ‘Academic Writing & Referencing Guide’ — both of which can be found on AULA (uws.aula.education).
Suggested Essay Structure
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What does this contain? |
Is it included in the word count? |
How many words should it be? |
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Title Page
(Please use your Banner ID number only; do not put your name on the essay.)
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Introduction to Human Resources (LNDN07004)
Your Banner ID
Title of your essay |
NO.
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NOT INCLUDED IN WORD COUNT |
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1.Introduction |
Introduce the topic briefly and outline key ideas and the main issues around the topic. Set up the argument and inform the reader what to expect. |
YES.
INCLUDED IN WORD COUNT |
Approx. 300 -400 words). |
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2. Heading 1 (Please insert a heading suitable to your essay) |
Explanation and discussion of key ideas and issues mentioned in the introduction. |
YES.
INCLUDED IN WORD COUNT |
Approx. 1600 -1800 words |
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3.Heading 3 (Please insert a heading suitable to your essay)
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Discuss different views from academic and practitioner literature. What are the main issues? Does everyone share this view? Are there any different views? Support your arguments using academic and practitioner literature. |
YES.
INCLUDED IN WORD COUNT |
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5.Conclusion |
Sum up – summarise key issues Reaffirm argument/points to the essay topic. Give the reader a sense of closure. Do not introduce new information or ideas.
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YES.
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Approx. 300 -400 words). |
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Reference List |
Harvard Referencing (Check UWS Guidelines). Alphabetical order. Make sure all your references used in the essay are included on the list.
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NO.
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NOT INDLUCED IN WORD COUNT
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Total |
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2500 words |
Written Essay Marking Criteria
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Introduction (approx. 300-400 word) ● Introduces the topic briefly ● Outlines key ideas and the main issues around the topic accurately ● Sets up the argument and informs the reader what to expect |
20 |
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Quality of the argument put forward (approx. 1600-1800 words) |
40 |
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● Follows the issues highlighted in the introduction in a logical manner, progression from one point to the next ● Evidence of understanding of the main issues ● Evidence of understanding of main academic theories ● Supports points critically with appropriate academic discussions for and against the points raised ● |
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Conclusion (approx. 300-400 words)
● Briefly summarises key issues ● Reaffirms argument/points to the essay topic ● Gives the reader a sense of closure ● Does not include any new points or new information |
20 |
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Presentation |
10 |
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● Clear, coherent, grammatical accurate, in academic tone and style |
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Referencing |
10 |
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● Matches with the references used in the main body of the essay (no missing or additional references) ● Correct and consistent with Harvard referencing both in text and in the reference list ● Utilises numerous academic books, journal articles and online academic resources ● Uses appropriate and relevant sources ● Does not only rely on random online sources or Search Engines
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Meeting Deadline & Word Count: |
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-5 marks (excess < 20%)
-10 marks (excess > 20%)
–10 marks (late submission) |
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Marks only deducted for late submission and/or exceeding word count *
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