Posted: February 10th, 2015

Examines the concept of Reflective Practice and critically discusses its contribution to becoming a strategic learner

Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

 

 

Please, read these points carefully and accurately before start working on this academic paper.

• First of all, this assignment is 1500 words Academic paper + 150 words abstract. The total 1650 words.
• This assignment for postgraduate level (MSc Business and Management).
• The writer must be a British to understand the writing style and requirements in the UK universities.
• The writer must use at least 12 references from the learning resources list below, however he can add two, three or four other references if necessary.
• The writer should follow the Assessment Criteria for Academic Paper accurately.

The task description:
You are required to produce an Academic Paper of 1500 words (+/- 10%), which examines the concept of Reflective Practice and critically discusses its contribution to becoming a strategic learner. The abstract is not included in the word count, it should be at least 150 words.

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Assessment Criteria for Academic Paper ( please see uploaded files).
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Learning Resources and references ( please see uploaded files).

Academic paper

Please, read these points carefully and accurately before start working on this academic paper.

 

• First of all, this assignment is 1500 words Academic paper + 150 words abstract, the total 1650 words.
• This assignment for postgraduate level (MSc Business and Management).
• The writer must be a British to understand the writing style and requirements in the UK universities.
• The writer must use at least 12 references from the learning resources list below, however he can add two, three or four other references if necessary.
• The writer should follow the Assessment Criteria for Academic Paper accurately.

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You are required to produce an Academic Paper of 1500 words (+/- 10%), which examines the concept of Reflective Practice and critically discusses its contribution to becoming a strategic learner. The abstract is not included in the word count, it should be at least 150 words.

Assessment Criteria for Academic Paper

Criterion	Performance	Weighting
Knowledge & Use of Information	Evidence of research into concept of reflective practice and learning Uses citations and produces a reference list which follows Harvard convention Critical use of sources	15
Application of Knowledge	Demonstrates an excellent grasp of the concept, problems and issues relating to reflective practice Recognises the practical application in relation to the strategic learner Integrates theory and practice effectively	25
Selection, Organization & Interpretation of Material	Material presented in Academic Paper format including an abstract which reflects the key elements of the paper Writing style is appropriate to context Material is organized effectively to produce a highly coherent argument which flows logically Does not exceed word count +/- 10%	30
Evaluation of Material	Effective analysis, synthesis and evaluation of material Argument is well justified demonstrating sound judgment Conclusions follow logically from discussion	30
		100

AACSB: Assurance of Learning

PLO1: Apply critical thinking to the analysis of situations, draw appropriate conclusions and

make recommendations for action

Trait 1.1.1 Identify data appropriate to topic area

Trait 1.2.1 Application of concepts, theories or principles to the context

Trait 1.2.2 Conclusions drawn with consideration of contribution & impact

 

PLO2: Be Effective Communicators

Trait 2.1.1 Writing style is appropriate to audience

Trait 2.1.2 Structure logic and organization

Learning Resources

 

 

Essential Reading / Resources

Cottrell, S. (2013) The study skills handbook, 4th Edn, Palgrave

Davies, M. (2011) Study skills for international postgraduates, Palgrave

Gallagher, K. (2010) Skills development for business and management students, Oxford University Press

Bolton, G. (2010) Reflective Practice: writing and professional development, 3^rd Edn, Sage

Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument, Palgrave Study Skills

Forsyth, P.B. & Connelly, J. (2010) The study skills guide: essential strategies for smart students. Palgrave MacMillan

Levin, P. (2007) Skillful time management, OU Press

Metcalfe, M. (2006) Reading critically at university, Sage

Smale, B. & Fowlie, J. (2009) How to succeed at university: an essential guide to academic skills and personal development, Sage Study Skills

Tarrant, P. (2013) Reflective Practice & professional development, Sage

Van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2010) Presentation skills for students, 2 Edn, Palgrave Study Skills

Wallace, M. & Wray, A. (2001) Critical reading and writing for postgraduates, 2^nd Edn, Sage Study Skills

Winstanley, D. (2005) Personal effectiveness: a guide to action, CIPD

 

Further Reading/ Resources

Becker, L.M. (2004) How to manage your postgraduate course, Palgrave Study Guide

Cameron, S. (2001) The MBA handbook: study skills for postgraduate

management study, 4^th Edn, FT Prentice Hall

Craswell, G. (2005) Writing for academic success: a postgraduate guide, 2^nd Edn, Sage

Crème, P. & Lea, M.R. (2008) Writing at university: a guide for students, 3^rd Edn

Duarte, N. (2012) HBR Guide to persuasive presentations, Harvard Business Review Press

Jesson, J. Matheson, L & Lacey, F.M. (2011) Doing your literature review:

traditional and systematic techniques, Sage

McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2011) How to write essays and assignments, 2^nd Edn, Smarter Study Skills

Moon, J.A. (2006) Learning journals: a handbook for reflective practice and professional development, Routledge

Pedler, M. Burgoyne, J. & Boydell, T. (2006) A managers guide to self-development 5th Edn,

Shephard, K. (2005) Presenting at conferences, seminars and meetings, ebook

Thompson, S. & Thompson, N. (2008) The critically reflective practitioner, Palgrave MacMillan

Wilkinson, D. (2005) The essential guide to postgraduate study, Sage