PSB7030MAA Assessment Brief
| Module Code & Cohort |  PSB7030MAA: Part-Time and Full-Time Mar to Aug EB26 |
| Assessment Type | Individual Written Report |
| Module Mark Percentage | Individual Written Report (100% overall grade) |
| Module Title | Master Dissertation |
| Module Learning Outcomes | On completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. develop solutions to given problems by the application of  appropriate tools and techniques, within a chosen specialism, with professionalism, confidence and competence. 2. identify, select and review current information resources relevant to a particular problem and justify appropriate problem solving strategies with respect to resources, tools and techniques. 3. communicate effectively in formal and informal situations both verbally and otherwise with interested parties. 4. develop project management skills and critically   evaluate research and problem solving processes. 5. take account of any legal, social and ethical issues relating to research and project work. |
| Pass Requirements: | Module Mark must be at least 40% |
Assignment Requirement
This Assignment requires you to engage with the Engineering Management Research Methods tools typically employed to plan for a proposed piece of original research. It is imperative that you complete the requirements as part of the marking criteria.
Your research proposal MUST be in line with your specialisation.
Approaching the Assignment:
1. The report of Total words count: 12,000 to 14,000, should be typewritten in Times New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5 line-spaced with page numbers and submitted through the Turnitin in the Blackboard using file name as: PSB7030MAA MD <yourname> Assessment Individual Incorrect file name will be penalised by the deduction of 5 marks.
2. As part of this module, you are required to submit an ethics application and to obtain ethical approval for the research project that you are proposing to undertake. At PSB, formal ethical approval must be obtained before any data is collected for a research project.
3. Identify the key terms and requirements for a Research Proposal
4. Use the Marking Criteria to understand the expectations of the reader.
5. Use your Research and Referencing to support and justify all your points.
6. Use Evidence to support your proposed research design and methodology.
7. Late Submission- Penalty applies – Zero mark. Acceptance rules apply
8. Your assignment should include in-text citations (page number) and be supported with a full List of References. You are expected to use the CU APA Referencing Style. Please refer to the CU referencing guide.
9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools must not be used to generate your assessment and submit it as if it was your own work.
PSB7030MAA Assessment Criteria
| Â Individual Final Submission 100 marks (100% overall)
Each assignment part will be assessed against the criteria as given below. |
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| Criteria 1 | 0 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 8 | 9-10 | Marks |
| Appropriateness of the Study:
Relevance of the work carried out to the programme of study. Also how well the context and scope of the project corresponds to a MSc level of study. |
Weak introduction of topic, thesis & subtopics
-thesis is weak and lacks the context and scope of project corresponding to MSc level of study |
Adequate introduction that states topic, thesis and some of the subtopics
– thesis is somewhat corresponds to a MSc level of study |
Proficient introduction that states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order
– thesis is a clear and corresponds to MSc level of study |
Exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order
– thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well developed, and a definitive statement corresponding well to a MSc level of study |
/10 |
| Criteria 2 | 0 – 5 | 6 – 10 | 11 – 15 | 16-20 | Marks |
| Literature Review:
How well key relevant areas have been identified and covered in-depth. Use of various relevant sources and provision of appropriate citation as well as critical appraisal of the literature. |
Limited information on topic with lack of research, details or accurate evidence | Some aspects of paper is researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources with some citations | Paper is well researched in detail with accurate & critical evidence from a variety of sources that is properly cited | Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed and accurate with critical evidence from a wide variety of sources that is all properly cited | /20 |
| Criteria 3 | 0 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 8 | 9-10 | Marks |
| Research Methods/Approaches:
The relevance of research methods used (primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative) has to be covered. Identification and application of the most suitable techniques, approaches, methodologies and so on. Selection should be backed-up by detailed justification. |
Paper lacks relevance of research methods used (primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative). Weak and lack of transition and backup description of suitable technique used | Somewhat clear and relevance of research methods used (primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative). Somewhat adequate backup description of suitable technique used
|
Clear and relevance of research methods used (primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative). Good backup description of suitable technique used
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Exceptionally clear relevance of research methods used (primary and secondary, qualitative and quantitative). Well developed backup description of suitable technique used | /10 |
| Criteria 4 | 0 – 6 | 7 – 12 | 13-19 | 20-25 | Marks |
| Results and Analysis:
Degree of analysis of the results/findings and level of interpretation. The analysis and thought process have to be documented with clarity. |
Limited connections made between evidence, subtopics, counterarguments & thesis / topic
-lack of analysis |
Some connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing  analysis | Consistent connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing good analysis | -exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between arguments, evidence, subtopics, & thesis / topic showing excellent analysis | /25 |
| Criteria 5 | 0 – 4 | 5 – 8 | 9-12 | 13-15 | Marks |
| Solution, Discussion, Conclusions, Recommendations:
Degree of development of appropriate/original solutions and critical evaluation of the area concerned. Discussion of the overall project including level achievements Recommendations covering short, medium and long term. |
Weak development of appropriate/original solutions and critical evaluation of the area concerned.
Weak Discussion of the overall project including level achievements Lack of Recommendations covering short, medium and long term. |
Somewhat adequate development of appropriate/original solutions and critical evaluation of the area concerned.
Somewhat adequate discussion of the overall project including level achievements Adequate recommendations covering short, medium and long term. |
Adequate development of appropriate/original solutions and critical evaluation of the area concerned.
Adequate Discussion of the overall project including level achievements Good recommendations covering short, medium and long term. |
Excellent development of appropriate/original solutions and critical evaluation of the area concerned.
Excellent Discussion of the overall project including level achievements Excellent recommendations covering short, medium and long term. |
/15 |
| Criteria 6 | 0-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Marks |
| Report Structure and Cohesiveness:
Degree of flow, clarity, professionalism, comprehension, completeness and presentation of the report. Appropriate level of formatting including reference to figures, tables and so on. |
Paper lacks clear and logical development of ideas with weak transition, clarity, comprehension and presentation of the report, level of formatting including reference to figures, tables and so on. | Somewhat clear and logical development of subtopics with adequate transitions, clarity, comprehension and presentation of the report, level of formatting including reference to figures, tables and so on. | Clear and logical subtopic order that supports thesis with good transitions, clarity, comprehension and presentation of the report, level of formatting including reference to figures, tables and so on. | Exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of subtopics that support thesis with excellent transition, clarity, comprehension and presentation of the report, level of formatting including reference to figures, tables and so on. | /5 |
| Criteria 7 | 0 – 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Marks |
| Overall Meeting of Objectives:
How well have the objectives been achieved. |
Weak achievement of objectives | Adequate achievement of objectives | Good achievement of objectives | Excellent achievement of objectives | /5 |
| Criteria 8 | 0 – 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Marks |
| Project Management, Performance and Conduct:
Degree of engagement with the project. How well the project was managed. |
Weak project management, Performance and Conduct.
Low Degree of engagement with the project. Weak on how the project was managed. |
Adequate project management, Performance and Conduct.
Adequate Degree of engagement with the supervisor. Adequate on how the project was managed. |
Good project management, Performance and Conduct.
Good Degree of engagement with the supervisor. Good approach on how the project was managed. |
Excellent project management, Performance and Conduct.
Good Degree of engagement with the supervisor. Excellent approach on how the project was managed. |
/5 |
| Criteria 9 | Â | ||||
| Ethical and Legal Completion of the appropriate documentation against the areas under consideration. This should consider aspects such as Data protection, Privacy laws, Ethical position, Code of conduct. | Completion of the appropriate documentation against the areas under consideration. | Completion of the appropriate documentation against the areas under consideration. | /5 | ||
| Total | /100 | ||||
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