London School of Commerce
MODULE TITLE: - Managerial Economics
PROGRAMME: BA
SEMESTER: Semester Two
ACADEMIC YEAR PERIOD: June – September 2014
LECTURER SETTING ASSESSMENT: - Ellie Semsar
DATE ASSESSMENT SET AND LOADED ON TO STUDENT PORTAL:…
DATE ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED:……
SUBMISSION METHOD/MODE:Online via Turnitin (Student Portal)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assessment Type:A Written Report– Worth 40% of the TMM
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;Individual Assignment
Visit the website of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Find the
country reports and choose a country you wish to report on.
Read the report and summarize the actions the OECD think need to be taken to improve
economic growth in this country.
You are required to research and write a report analysing and summarizing your findings.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maximum Word Limit and Assessment weighting for each aspect within the
assessment:
Word count
Your assignment should be maximum of 2000 words (excluding references/bibliography list)
Description of Assessment Requirements
Format
Reportformat -Please ensure that you acknowledge your sources of data using Harvard
referencing method.
Research
You are expected to use a wide range of sources for your research (e.g. journal
articles,reports, books, magazines etc.)
Marking Scheme
Presentation & Introduction
Structure, Language, referencing
15%
Objectives
Addressing the purpose of the assignment
10%
Analysis
Application of the theory through critical analysis of the topic area
40%
Illustration
Use of examples / data, graphical illustration
15%
Conclusion
Evidence of the conclusion being supported by theory/literature
20%
TOTAL MARK: 100 %
Your report should meet the following expectations:
Answer the question set and keep to the topic.
Demonstrate an understanding of relevant economic principles, concepts and theories;
Ability to provide insightful analysis of issues involved;
Ability to organise material with supporting evidence;
Skills in using diagram to explain economic ideas;
Knowledge of current issues relating to your assignment question – there should be
evidence of thorough research.
Attach a reference and bibliography of the books and journal articles used in the
assignment. If there is sufficient evidence to prove that the essay has been copied
from another student or from a book without proper acknowledgement of the sources
(plagiarism), such an essay will receive a fail grade.
Adhere to the word limit.
Font size:
12
Spacing:
1.5-spaced
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Module Learning Outcomes to be Assessed:-
Understand economic models and concepts
Understand and apply the main techniques of economic analysis
Discuss macroeconomic concepts related to international trade.
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Analyse the reasons for long-run economic growth and the impact of macroeconomic
stabilisation policy
MARK
29 or less
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 +
CONTENT:
Has the question
been answered?
Vague,
random,
unrelated
material
Some mention
of the issue,
but a collection
of disparate
points
Some looseness/
digressions
Well focused
Highly focused
No evidence
of reading.
No use of
theory – not
even hinted
at implicitly.
No evidence of
reading.
An implicit hint
at some
knowledge of
theory, etc.
Barely
answers the
question –
just
reproduces
what knows
about the
topic
No evidence
of reading.
Very basic
theories
mentioned
but not
developed or
well used.
Some reading
evident, but confined
to core texts.
Good reading.
Good range of theories
included.
Excellent reading.
Well chosen theories.
No theory
included.
Vague
assertions/poor
explanations.
Long winded
descriptions
of theory.
Some long winded
sections.
Some quotations,
but stand alone.
Some interconnections.
Good summary of theory.
Good use of quotations
that flow with narrative.
Good inter-connections.
Succinct, effective
summaries of theory.
Excellent choice and
threading of
quotations into
argument. Good
counterpoising of a
range of perspectives.
No examples
No/limited/
inappropriate
examples
Few
examples
Uneven examples
Good examples
Excellent range of
examples.
Vague
assertions
about issues.
Largely
descriptive
with no
identification
and analysis of
central issues.
Limited
insight into
issues.
Some good
observations.
Good, detailed analysis.
Comprehensive range
of issues identified and
discussed fully.
No
evaluation.
Uncritical
acceptance of
material.
Some
evaluation
but weak.
Little insight.
Good interpretation.
Some but limited
sophistication in
argument.
Good critical assessment.
Independent thought
displayed.
Full critical assessment
and substantial
individual insight.
No
referencing
No referencing
Limited/poor
referencing
Some inconsistencies
in referencing
Appropriate referencing
Appropriate
referencing
No structure
apparent.
Poor
presentation.
Poor structure.
Poor
presentation.
Acceptable,
but uneven
structure.
Reasonable
presentation.
Reasonable
structure.
Good presentation.
Good argument.
Well presented material.
Excellent argument.
Very effective
presentation format.
Is there evidence
of having read
widely
and use of
appropriate and
up to date
material to make
a case?
UNDERSTANDING
& SYNTHESIS
Are ideas
summarized
rather than being
reproduced, and
are they interrelated with other
ideas?
APPLICATION
Does it show
appropriate use
of theory in a
practical
situation?
ANALYSIS
Does it identify
the key issues, etc
in a given
scenario,
proposal or
argument?
EVALUATION &
CONCLUSION
Does it critically
assess material?
Are there a
workable and
imaginative
solutions?
REFERENCING
Thorough and
accurate citation
and referencing
PRESENTATION
Logical and
coherent
structure to
argument and
effective
presentation