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| Assessment Return | For assessments submitted on or before the due date: Part (A) Artefacts will be returned to students in their enrolled tutorial or Moodle in the week immediately following their submission. Part (B) Research Literature & Referencing: will be returned to students via Moodle no later than Thursday 1st April 2021. Part (C) Reflection β will not be returned to students. |
| Detailed Information | This portfolio submission assembles examples of your work as you progress through the subject, reflecting the development of your skills over the trimester. It addresses student learning outcomes 1 & 2 of this subject. The artefacts are designed to assist you integrate your assumptions and worldview into the practice of accounting Part A requires students to prepare an artefact related to accounting practice through the readings for ACCY903. The artefact can be a drawing, a concept map, photograph, images etc. An activity and further instruction related to each artefact will be conducted in the tutorial in the preceding week (see Tutorial schedule). Part A is worth 10% of your overall mark for ACCY903. Part B requires students to choose two (2) sources of information that are relevant to the topic of your allocated research project e.g. report, journal article or media commentary (Note: students are not to use subject readings) and; 1. Explain how each source of information is relevant to your research topic and how it will be used e.g. background information or prior research findings (200-300 words per article). 2. For each source: o Identify a relevant paragraph or section (2-3 sentences) and provide it in the form of a direct quote with an appropriate in-text citation in accordance with the Harvard system of referencing. o Provide a paraphrase of the direct quote selected above, including an in-text citation in accordance with the Harvard system of referencing. 3. Provide a bibliography of the two (2) sources in accordance with the Harvard system of referencing. In the tutorial in Week 3, students will be allocated a research topic and question with guidance on the data source to use. For example, students may be asked to analyse the disclosure of certain items in the annual report or CSR/Sustainability report. It is imperative that students use articles related to their designated research topic for this assessment task. Part B is worth 10% of your overall mark for ACCY903. See Assessment 2 detailed information for information on the topics and scope of the research project. You are encouraged to seek help from UOW librarians who can assist in finding sources to support your research. Part (C) Reflection β this is a personal reflection describing how the artefacts prepared in Part (A) have informed or challenged the way you think about accounting as a practice and as a profession. Part C has no marks allocated, however it is a subject requirement for students to complete and submit on time. |
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| Assessment 2 | Report-Report |
| Topic | Research Project |
| Length | No more than 3 000 words excluding the title page, table of contents, abstract and the reference list. |
| Weighting | 40% |
| Due Date | 15 Apr 2021 (Thursday in Trimester 1 Week 10) Final submission time:5:00pm |
| Type of Collaboration | Individual assessment |
| Marking Criteria | The work will be assessed according to the following criteria: 1. A clear explanation of the objective(s) of the research with a research question. 2. Background information on the topic and the company and/or context. 3. A brief review of relevant literature on the topic. 4. A logical structure. 5. A description of method (information on the data that was collected and how you used it in the analysis). 6. Analysis and findings (results). Students are encouraged to present findings in tabular or graphical form if appropriate. 7. An explanation of the findings. Students may choose to incorporate one of the theoretical explanations explored in ACCY903. 8. Conclusion β summary of research in relation to the research objective. 9. Satisfactory standard of written communication (clear expression, structure and readability). 10. Referencing β Correct Harvard system used. |
| Style and Format | You are required to prepare a written research report. You should include in your research report the following: ο· Title page of Report ο· Table of Contents (sections of the report) ο· Abstract/Synopsis (summary of the whole report) ο· Introduction (outline what, how and why) β a clear explanation of the research topic and the objective(s) of the research. ο· A background section related to the topic and/or the company. Information may come from a variety of sources including reports, scholarly journal articles, professional magazines, industry or government reports. Students should identify how this information contributes to an understanding of the topic. ο· Method (how did you analyse the data) ο· Results (findings from the analysis). ο· Discussion (your explanation and understanding of the results). ο· Conclusion ο· Reference List (all materials cited) ο· Appendices (if necessary) The report is to be 12 point font, double-spaced with headings and sub headings that are appropriate for a graduate-level research project. All referencing should be consistent with the Harvard referencing system. Students are required to submit their research report online via Moodle through the Turnitin portal. |
| Assessment Submission | Online Via Moodle This assessment has been set up to be checked by Turnitin, a tool which helps you check whether you have referenced correctly. You can submit your |
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| assessment task to Turnitin prior to the due date and Turnitin will give you an originality report. You may then make any changes that may be required and resubmit your final version by the due date. |
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| Assessment Return | The marked Research Project will be returned via Moodle no later than 9am Monday 26 April 2021. |
| Detailed Information | The following list comprises the topics for your research project. Students must choose ONE topic only and advise the subject coordinator in the Tutorial in Week 3 of their choice. Students that do not advise the subject coordinator by Week 3 will be allocated a project. Please note: students are not permitted to change their project topic. Guidance for all topics and questions will be provided throughout the trimester. Students are also encouraged to seek advice from the subject coordinator, learning development and UOW librarians. Topic A β Modern Slavery Access the 2020 Annual Report or CSR/Sustainability report for two (2) companies and analyse and/or compare the disclosures related to modern slavery. Topic B β COVID-19 Access the 2020 Annual Report of CSR/Sustainability report for two (2) companies and analyse and/or compare the disclosures related to the impact of COVID-19. Topic C β Aboriginal/Indigenous Issues Access the 2020 Annual Report or CSR/Sustainability report for two (2) companies and analyse and/or compare the disclosures related to Aboriginal/Indigenous issues. Topic Dβ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Access the 2020 Annual Report, CSR/Sustainability report or media releases for two (2) companies and analyse and/or compare how they report against the sustainable development goals for the same period. Individual guidance on the preparation of the research report and opportunity to workshop your ideas will be provided throughout the session. General guidance will be provided in lectures. You are also encouraged to seek help from UOW Learning Development staff. |
| Assessment 3 | Exam-Short and long answer questions |
| Topic | Final Exam |
| Length | TBA |
| Weighting | 40% |
| Due Date | The final exam will be held during the UOW exam period. It is your responsibility to source the time and date of the final examination via SOLS (Student ONLINE Services) when details become available. |
| Type of Collaboration | Individual assessment |
| Marking Criteria | Marked for logical and coherent argument, knowledge of the topics examined, and the ability to demonstrate understanding through the use of examples. |
| Style and Format | Short and long response written answers. |
| Assessment Submission | The final exam for ACCY903 will be held during the formal examination period. |
| Assessment Return | See university guidelines for release of grades. |
| Detailed Information | All materials from the lectures and tutorials are examinable. |