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1) Introduction
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Approximately 50 words
Accurate and concise summary
Clearly defined boundaries of subject area, scope of the chosen area clearly outlined.
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Knowledge and understanding- C
Cognitive skills- A, B
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10
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2) Literature review (main body)
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Approximately 1300 words
Appropriate and focussed review
Topic/subject area appropriate to level of researcher (scope & complexity)
Evidence that the specific literature accessed is at the correct level (including type of literature)
Evidence of wide ranging and appropriate extraction of relevant materials
Evidence of a logical and coherent argument including appropriate support of argument(/standpoints)
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Knowledge and understanding- A, B, C & D
Cognitive skills- A, B, & D
Practical or professional skills- E
Cognitive skills- A, B, & D
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50
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4) Ethical implications
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Approximately 500 words
Correctly identified issue and the implications, and the application in the conducting of research.
Correct interpretation of ethical issues within the conducting research (correct). Provide support from relevant case studies/published works/influential authors.
Logical justification of issues discussed
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Knowledge and understanding- A, B, C & D
Cognitive skills- A, B, C, D & E
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25
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4) Conclusions
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Approximately 150 words
Appropriate summary
Correct summation of the ethical implications detailed previously.
Logical choice of conclusions/key arguments within the literature
Identify weaknesses/gaps within the literature/subject area.
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Knowledge and understanding- A, B, C & D
Cognitive skills- D, E
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10
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5) Communication & Referencing
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Writing at correct level\standard.
References appropriate in terms of number to support the work/ age/suitability/ academic worth.
Complete and accurate both in text and in reference list, conforming to APA convention throughout.
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Communication skills- A, B, C, F
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5
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