Coursework 2 – Professional Practice MMH323674 Citation & Referencing Assignment – 50 Marks
Coursework
Use the Dissertation Format [Peter Gantner Thesis] for this coursework. Include a Front Page, Abstract, Acknowledgements, Dedication, Authors Declaration, Abbreviations and Table of Contents, in Roman numbered pages prior to commencing Section A on Page 1 [Arabic numbers].
1. SECTION A – Choose a topic related to your Degree and obtain 20 published works. These published works should include learned Journal papers [a minimum of six]. Conference papers and other commercial or Professional Institution materials are also acceptable.
2. Read just the Abstracts of the 20 published works.
3. Using “Times New Roman, 12 Font Size, Text”, write a short literature review of NO MORE than 3 pages in length citing the 20 published works using the Harvard System.
4. Utilising a fourth page [and fifth/sixth if necessary] list your References using the Harvard System. [Author(s) name and initials, Date, Paper Title, Journal/Conference Name, pp. {page numbers}, ISBN or ISSN or DOI, Publishers address etc.] Give the fullest information to assist your reader to access the material that you have cited.
5. SECTION B –
Select 2 of your Journal Papers and read them thoroughly.
6. Using “Times New Roman, 12 Font Size, Text”, write a one-page Abstract for each of your Journal Papers describing the problem, what was done and the findings.
- State your opinion on whether, or not, the original Authors Abstract accurately describes the content of the paper.
- Embed/attach copies of your 2 Journal Papers as Appendices in your document.
- Remember to complete the cover sheet given below and insert at the front of your document.
Your work should be marked with your Full Name and Matriculation Number AS SHOWN on your Matriculation Card. Please Deposit your Coursework via GCULearn in line with the hand-in date relating to your mode of study by the date set out in the GCU Learn announcements.
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT COURSEWORK COVER SHEET |
| FOR THE ATTENTION OF LECTURER: (PLEASE PRINT) |
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| Student Name: | |
| Matriculation Number: | Year of Study: 2022/23 |
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| Assignment Title: MSc Citation & Referencing Assignment | |
| Module: MMH323674 | |
| Student Declaration: This piece of work is not plagiarised. It is my own original work and has not been submitted elsewhere in fulfilment of the requirements of this or any other award. |
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| Signature: | Date: |
| Your mark could have been higher if: | |
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| Marker Signature: | Total Marks |
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Further guidance
The purpose of this coursework is to facilitate you in practicing aspects of good report writing. Formatting your report in line with the given ‘Dissertation Format’ will provide the ‘format basis’ for your own Dissertation [MSc] or Group Project Report [MEng]. You will also gain experience of some of the ‘Word Processing Challenges’ which arise when drafting a complex technical report.
In Section A you are encouraged to undertake a literature review which will have potential further use in your subsequent studies [e.g. exploring ideas for your MSc Dissertation]. Thus, it is efficient for you if you can choose a topic which supports your later studies. You are also practicing your skills relating to
citation/reference matching and the compilation of a robust ‘List of References’. You should be aware that External Examiners often audit the accuracy of the ‘citation/reference match’ and the consistency of the content of the ‘List of References’ as a quick proxy to the overall quality of the complete document! If the foregoing is found wanting the examiners will inevitably scrutinise more closely other aspects of the document. So, please take care and try and ensure consistency throughout.
In Section B you are essentially practicing the writing of Abstracts. You are also asked to evaluate two Abstracts written by others. This is to enable you to be
aware that sometimes Abstracts ‘promise much’ but when you read the paper the ‘paper delivers little’!
The secret to writing a good Abstract is to cover just three aspects as follows. Without rambling introductory remarks state what ‘the problem’ being covered in the report is. Then move on to describe what work has been done, perhaps mentioning the methodology. Finally, describe the findings and any recommendations arising from the work. Statements in the Abstract require no justification [these will be covered in the report]. Think of an Abstract as essentially a form of ‘advertisement’ for the report giving other researchers an insight as to whether, or not, the full report would be helpful to their needs.
