London School of Commerce
MODULE TITLE: - Managerial Economics(LSC4005)
PROGRAMME: BA
SEMESTER: Semester Two
ACADEMIC YEAR PERIOD: August - November 2015
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 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, evaluate 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
Report format - 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
Presentation & Introduction
15%
Structure, Language, referencing
Objectives
Addressing the purpose of the assignment
10%
Analysis
40%
Application of the theory through critical analysis of the topic area
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: Discuss basic concepts of macroeconomics;
Become familiar with the basic macroeconomic model and apply this model to
understand current macroeconomic issues;
Analyse the reasons for long-run economic growth and the impact of macroeconomic
stabilisation policy;
Discuss macroeconomic concepts related to international trade
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/p
oor
explanations
.
Long winded
descriptions
of theory.
Some long
winded
sections.
Some
quotations, but
stand alone.
Some interconnections.
Succinct, effective
summaries of theory.
Excellent choice and
threading of quotations
into argument. Good
counterpoising of a
range of perspectives.
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?
No examples
No/limited/
inappropriat
e examples
Few
examples
Uneven
examples
Good
summary of
theory.
Good use of
quotations
that flow
with
narrative.
Good interconnections.
Good
examples
Vague
assertions
about issues.
Limited
insight into
issues.
Some good
observations.
Good,
detailed
analysis.
Comprehensive range
issues identified and
discussed fully.
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
No
evaluation.
Largely
descriptive
with no
identification
and analysis
of central
issues.
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 referencin
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?
Excellent range of
examples.