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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Contemporary Literature Project
Reference BS4082 Version 2
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the opportunity to undertake a supervised, independent literature research project on a contemporary topic within the field of accounting and finance.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Conduct an in depth subject specific literature search and develop this into a refined, well justified corpus of literature for review.
2 Communicate effectively in an academic written style, using current research based evidence to develop and justify a balanced debate.
3 Critically appraise arguments and ideas in a manner which demonstrates in depth knowledge of the topic.
4 Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research of literature with minimal supervision.

Indicative Module Content
Literature searching and selection techniques; how to judiciously select and summarise individual pieces of literature; how to structure a review; how to use academic evidence; how to introduce synthesis and critique into their writing; how to reference using RGU Harvard; how to manage large numbers of references; how to work with an academic supervisor.

Module Delivery
In order to facilitate successful completion of this module, students will attend an introductory lecture programme which will provide initial guidance on the literature review process. This will be supported by meetings with subject specific supervisors.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 16 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 134 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Literature Review

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D. A minimum score of 40% is required to achieve a grade D.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 RIDLEY, D., (2012). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students. Sage.
2 ROWLEY, J., & Slack, F. (2004). Conducting a literature review. Management Research News, 27(6), 31-39.
3 TORRACO, R. J. (2005). Writing integrative literature reviews: Guidelines and examples. Human resource development review, 4(3), 356-367.
4 TURNER, J.R. (2018). Literature Review. Performance Improvement Quarterly 31 (2), 113-117.

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