You are required to write a review of a scholarly global business journal article. You need to show that you:
· can identify key concepts and theories related to the article
· have a clear understanding of the key arguments of the author(s) of the article
· can identify and discuss the practical implications of the reading
· can present a clear and convincing argument using an effective academic writing style.
The purpose of this assessment is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the ideas and arguments that are being presented in a peer-reviewed scholarly article in global business. By engaging in critical evaluation of a scholarly article, students can develop understanding of how research is conducted and reported in the context of global business. This also helps students to become immersed in a particular topic, and to gain practical insight on the topic based on information from academic research.
Assessment Task
You are asked to review the academic articles by completing the journal article review template provided. You are not allowed to edit the questions in the template or create your own. Your submission will not be assessed unless the correct template is used.
Your review should:
· identify key concepts/theories related to your chosen article;
· demonstrate a grasp of the author’s main arguments/findings in the article;
· discuss the practical implications of the reading. You should consider why the topic of the article is interesting and important for managers of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the contemporary global business world and how the understanding of the article would benefit the managers; and
· present these by using an effective academic writing style (for further information refer to https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/academic-styleLinks to an external site. and Academic_style.pdf Download Academic_style.pdf).
Some tips for this assessment
· When reviewing an academic article, it is critical to focus on what the author is arguing rather than simply the subject that they are talking about.
· Use your own words and avoid direct quotations as quotations do not explain your thinking or judgements. Summarising in your own words and paraphrasing are essential skills for academic writing. To summarise means to reduce a text to its main points and its most important ideas. Paraphrasing means putting it into your own words.
· Try to mirror the writing style of peer-reviewed writings in your discipline.
Assessment criteria
The criteria on which the assessment will be graded are:
· evidence of critical reading and understanding of the article;
· reflection on the practical implications of the article for managers of MNEs; and
· presentation which includes a clear writing style, appropriate sentences and paragraphs, good grammar and correct spelling.
Course learning outcomes
This assessment is relevant to the following course learning outcomes:
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CLO1 |
Articulate core concepts and theories concerning the global business environment and multinational enterprises that engage in international operations. |
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CLO2 |
Critically analyse current events in the global business environment, and strategy and operations of multinational enterprises by applying relevant conceptual frameworks and theories. |
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CLO3 |
Demonstrate improved skills in research, teamwork, problem solving and communication. |
Referencing guidelines
You must acknowledge all the courses of information you have used in your assessments.
Use RMIT HarvardLinks to an external site. referencing style for assessments in this course. Refer to the RMIT Easy CiteLinks to an external site. referencing tool to see examples and tips on how to reference in the appropriated style. You can also refer to the library referencing page for more tools such as EndNote, referencing tutorials and referencing guides for printing.
Submission of the assignment
The assignment must be submitted electronically via Canvas of this course. Any late assignment, unless granted an extension by the course coordinator, will be penalised at 10% of the total possible marks for each day after the due date (i.e. if a student gets 6.5 marks (out of 10) and is one day late, deducting 10% of the total possible mark for the assignment (1 mark) would give the student a final mark of 5.5 marks. If a student gets 9 marks (out of 10) and is two days late, deducting 20% of the total possible mark for the assignment (2 marks) would give the student a final mark of 7 marks). Assignments will not be accepted if more than five days late, unless special consideration or an extension of time has been approved.