PRJM6010
PROJECTS AND PEOPLE
ASSESSMENT
2 – LEADERSHIP ESSAY
Due date: 23d August 2015 11.59pm (midnight) via Turnitin only!
(No hard copies, No email submissions!)
40%of your mark
Word Count: 2000 words
Marking Guide (page 4) – Please
make sure you attach this to the end of your answer.
REFERENCING AND
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
1.
We are using Chicago 16
style of referencing – see.library.curtin.edu.au/content.php?pid=141214&sid=1604439″>http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/content.php?pid=141214&sid=1604439
2.
Very useful introductory i-tutorial to referencing to refresh or if it is new
to you:
.curtin.edu.au/local/media/interactive-tutorials/understanding-referencing.swf”>https://library.curtin.edu.au/local/media/interactive-tutorials/understanding-referencing.swf
3.
Study and Research Tools such as Endnote – Curtin library:.library.curtin.edu.au/home#http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/home”>http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/home
4.
Google Scholar – Curtin library:.library.curtin.edu.au/content.php?pid=407010&sid=3459025″>http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/content.php?pid=407010&sid=3459025 And
Maureen’s guide to Google Scholar attached also.
ACADEMIC WRITING
This essay, like all the assessments in this course, uses academic
writing style. Academic writing is an exercise in higher order thinking and developing
intellectual rigor, skills which are beneficial for all aspects of your
life. It is a life long learning skill
and the hallmark of an educated individual so it is worth the endeavour. As William James, philosopher and psychologist
said, “A great
many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their
prejudices.”
You need to thoroughly read the
recommended pages below of the 2 ebooks attached to your textbook as well as
the recommended websites below.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
1.
Please
complete the essay in a Word document that you will need to upload to
Blackboard via Turnitin by23d August 2015 11.59pm (midnight) via Turnitin only!
2. The file
name of your Word Document should follow this format: Surname_First
Name_student number_P&P641 Ass2. For example: Jones_Mary_12465976_
P&P641 Ass2. docx
3. At the top
of the first page you must have your first and last name, your student number,
your email address and the following heading: P&P641 – Leadership Essay
Assessment 2.
4.
N.B. Please
cut and paste a copy of the marking guide (below on page 4) at the end of your
essay.
ASSESSMENT
2 – LEADERSHIP ESSAY
Assessment 2 consists of one 2000 word essay worth 40%.
Choose one essay topic from
this list:
·
Leadership and emotional intelligence
·
Leadership in project teams
·
Leadership and change management
2
AREAS TO COVER IN EACH ESSAY
1.
Summarise the key themes from the literature on
your chosen topic (1200 words)
2.
Discuss how this topic is relevant for project
managers (800 words)
FORMAT
FOR EACH ESSAY:
·
Introduction
·
Main Body
·
Conclusion
Please refer to the
following books in your ebook for information on how to correctly write these
parts of an essay:
1. McCulloch,
Ros and
Andrea Reid Your Business DegreePearson Australia, French’s Forest NSW 2012
Chapter 6 “Other Forms of Business Writing” – pages 95-101
·
This section gives a concise overview of the three
parts of an essay – the introduction, the main body and the conclusion
2.McCulloch,
Ros and
Andrea Reid Academic Skills for International StudentsPearson
Australia, French’s Forest NSW 2013
Chapter 4 “Developing Your Writing Skills” – pages 64 – 98
·
This section provides a broader overview of
academic writing covering the main qualities of academic writing, referencing,
plagiarism and paraphrasing with many illustrative examples.
3.The University
of Wollongong has produced a very useful short summary on the 3 parts of essay
writing.uow.edu.au/essay/4bii.html”>http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/essay/4bii.html
REFERENCES
Minimum 6 scholarly references from academic journals.
References from other sources such as textbooks, reputable magazines
such as the Economist etc can be used as long as you have 6 scholarly references.
Wikipedia is not acceptable as it has very little credibility since
anyone can go in and change a Wikipedia page.
Wikipedia is a wonderful quick reference for everyday enquiries but not
suitable for academic writing which is aiming for intellectual rigor which is
based on reliable evidence.
Google Scholar(using the updated version included under the Assessment
Two tab on BBoard to workaround the technical problem at present) or the Curtin
library databases or One Search will be very useful for the academic
references.
FACTIVA
DATABASE
The database Factiva is very useful for reputable magazines, newspapers
etc and it is very up to date – it contains information up to yesterday. This fills in a gap in the academic literature,
which is often one or two years old.
Factiva is a mixture of scholarly and non scholarly sources, mainly non
scholarly but nonetheless, reputable. It
will be a very useful source for your assessment.
You can find Factiva in the Curtin library section “Databases A-Z”.library.curtin.edu.au/”>http://databases.library.curtin.edu.au/
Swinburne University in Melbourne has produced a very useful guide to
using Factiva.swinburne.edu.au/lib/database/factiva.htm”>http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/database/factiva.htm
Project And People
Marking guide for Assessment 2: Leadership Essay (40%)
Name_____________________________________________
Mark /40
1. Summarise the key themes
from the literature – 60% /24
·
Clear and coherent writing style
·
Use of critical thinking skills such as compare and
contrast and putting things into a context evident
·
Level of analysis
·
Writer demonstrates a good understanding of the
topic
·
Research well integrated into the essay
·
Use of OB theories/models/concepts
Comments:
2. Discuss how this topic
is relevant for project managers – 30% /12
·
Clear and coherent writing style
·
Use of critical thinking skills such as compare and
contrast and putting things into a context evident
·
Level of analysis
·
Relevance to project management is well done
·
Research well integrated into the essay
·
Use of OB theories/models/concepts
Comments:
3.Academic merit and clarity of writing – 10% /4
- Clear and
concise Introduction and Conclusion;
- Use of
appropriate literature; - Chicago referencing
as per Curtin University Library Guidelines; - Good
logical sequence of argument - Within word
limit
- Structure,
grammar, spelling, etc.
Comments:
