Posted: May 12th, 2015

Introduction to Case Study Research

 

 

 

 

Business school

3BM220:Introduction to Case Study Research Semester 1 2015-2015 Submission date: 8thMay 2015 by 2pm. Assignment:70% of module Credit value: 10

 

Learning outcomes:

 

1. Appreciate the role of Case Study Research in the context of Business Research.

 

2. Critically evaluate Case Study Research as a method of research through the analysis of contemporary case study research articles.

 

Introduction

Produce a 2000 word written assignment

 

Submission date

 

The written assignment must be submittedvia Moodle before 2pmFriday 8^thMay 2015. Please include pages 3 and 4 of this document at the front of your assignment andcomplete the shaded parts of the electronic submission sheet.

 

 

Rules regarding assessment

 

These can be found in the module handbook.

 

• You are required to make and keep a copy of your assignment prior to submission.
• Late submissions are subject to penalties unless supported by acceptable evidence.
• Rules regarding late submissions are outlined in the module handbook.
• You must complete all pieces of assessment to pass the module.
• Work not submitted electronically via Moodle by the due date and time will be considered a late submission and capped at 40. Your attention is drawn to the   rules on plagiarism in the module handbook.
• This assignment must be word processed using Microsoft Word and submitted as a Word file using double line spacing, 12 pitch and Times New Roman font.

 

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

 

Required:

 

Using your knowledge and research write a report which critiques two articles which have used case study methodology in carrying out the research.

 

Your report should

 

 

1. Critical discussion on the role of Case Study Research in the context of Business Research.

 

2. Produce a critical evaluation in the form of short case study on chosen topic using secondary data.

 

Assessment

 

A 2000written assignment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

		Student Number
		Programme
		Module Tutor	Dr. Silvia Szilagyiova
Module Code:	3BM220	Module Title:	Introduction to Case Study Research
Assignment Number:	2	Assignment Title:
Word Count:		First Attempt/Re-sit/Deferred/Extension granted

 

First Marker’s feedback
Overall comments
First Marker:	Silvia Szilagyiova	Date:		Indicative Mark:

 

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Assessment Criteria and Grading Descriptors

 

3BM220: Introduction to Case Study Research: Written assignment
	NSA (0-19)	F (20-39)	D (40-49)	C (50-59)	B (60-69)	A (70-79)	A (80-100)
Presentation / Structure of the assignment	No or insignificant attempt to present information in correct format.	Poor presentation Poorly structured No evidence of proof reading Lacks clarity and fluency of language Many spelling errors	Inconsistent presentation. Structure mostly satisfactory Little evidence of proof reading Acceptable clarity & fluency of language. Spelling & syntax fair only	Fair level of presentation Structure satisfactory Some evidence of proof reading Satisfactory clarity & fluency of language Spelling & syntax	Well presented Well-structured and planned Care in proof reading Good clarity & fluency of language Good spelling and syntax Referencing style generally sound but may be inconsistent.	Very well presented Logical, very well structured approach Very good clarity and fluency of language High-quality spelling and syntax.	Excellent presentation in correct format.Very well presented Logical, very well structured approach Excellent clarity and fluency of language High-quality spelling and syntax
Critical discussion on case study strategies/types	Little or no evidence of reading or research on topic with no evidence of theory and principles	Limited reading and research on topic with little evidence of theory and principles	Some research and reading on topic and evidence of theory and principles but mostly describing discussion	Good explanation and reading and a good attempt to critical discussion of topic with clear evidence of theory and principles	Very good explanation and reading of topic with good evidence of theory and principles, higher level of critical discussion.	Excellent explanation and reading of topic related to evidence of theory and principles, High level of critical discussion.	Comprehensive explanation and reading of topic related to evidence of theory and principles, outstanding critical discussion
Critical evaluation	No or insufficient sign of case study research, no evaluation of secondary data, no discussion on methodology	Limited review of published research and limited understanding. Work largely descriptive, limited evaluation of secondary data, no methodology	Some issues identified and some valid conclusions, minor mistakes in evaluating secondary data, limited methodology	Evaluatesdata but interpretation is descriptive or insufficient/incorrect.	Good critical evaluation, structure of case study, supporting conclusions, critical evaluation of results.	Very good critically review results, supporting conclusions, very good structure	Excellent critically review results supporting conclusions Excellent structure
Citing and referencing using the Harvard System	Absence of referencing. Plagiarism	Very low frequency of referencing. No attempt to use the Harvard style.	Low frequency of referencing. Limited/ inaccurate use of the Harvard style.	Most work referenced. Range of sources used .Generally accurate use of the Harvard style.	Very few references omitted. Wide range of sources used Accurate use of the Harvard style.	Appropriate, accurate use of the Harvard style.	Wide range of sources used.Completely correct citation and referencing in the Harvard style.