Academic Writing

Assessment 1 requires you to produce a literature review of no more than 2,000 words, which researches specific business research issues in depth using appropriate literature paying particular attention to correct Harvard referencing and a logical development of conclusions which are based on your thorough evaluation of material you have gathered. The proposed work is as follows: • You will be allocated a specific issue which is precise and invites you to research a broad range of literature. • You will have to conduct significant literature searches so that you can identify and use suitable academic theory and findings from which to synthesise your review. • You should address the following issues in your review: o Definition and explanation of the terms you use o An explanation of the methods/ techniques under review o Demonstrate your understanding of the issue you have been set by reference to literature o Propose potential solutions to the issues raised drawing on the literature with closely argued reasoning o Discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the methods and/or techniques you suggest o The suitability of your suggested method / technique in different research contents o The generalisability of results obtained using your method / technique