The Impact Of Brexit On Emerging Economies- A Case Study Of Infosys-India

The Impact Of Brexit On Emerging Economies- A Case Study Of Infosys-India

The proposal should be revised in the first place.
Proposal – Go to pages 8 and 9 and see the points to be revised on the paper completely.
Should be free of plagiarism.

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Graduation and Final Project
Assignment Handbook
Graduation Final Project Handbook
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1. Introduction
This handbook is your official source of information about the GA/FP. Its contents have been discussed and
agreed upon at various meetings of the Examination and Graduation Board, with external members, tutors
and administrative staff of Wittenborg, as well as advice from external advisors. It is designed to provide you
with general information and suggestions to help you complete your final graduation assignment / final
project (GA/FP) successfully.
The GA/FP provides you the opportunity to engage, in depth, with an area or issue of professional or
intellectual interest. Writing the GA/FP, a Thesis, is a major piece of work that    allows you to share that
experience and to disseminate the results. Carrying out a GA/FP provides an opportunity to read extensively,
with a clear purpose and focus, in order to develop fresh understanding of a specific question.
A Thesis must provide evidence of your ability to analyse complex data and to evaluate the implications of
your results.
Your Thesis should include a reflection on the research process itself, as well as providing a discussion of the
problems and issues raised in the course of the study. You should also reflect on the limitations of your
research study and suggest possibilities for the development of future work in this area, either in terms of
more research, or practical implications deriving from this study.
A Thesis should be in a formal academic style, a style quite appropriate for many other reports in professional
settings. It has certain conventions. The readers/viewers for your assignment will be other members of your
particular academic community (students and tutors). It is not written for a non-expert audience, so you can,
indeed should, use an academic style of writing and presenting.
Most research reports use roughly the same format. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve done a survey on either
customer satisfaction,    employee opinion, health care, or a marketing research. All have the same basic
structure and format. The important thing is that readers of research reports (i.e., decision makers, funders,
and so forth.) will know exactly where to find the information they are looking for, regardless of the individual
report. Once you’ve learned the basic rules for research proposal and report writing, you can apply them to
any discipline.

1.1 Aims and Objectives – Learning outcomes
One of the important purposes of GA/FP is to introduce students to original research under the supervision of
both a personal Tutor and Field a Specialist Tutor. The main contribution of a GA/FP is that instead of studying
by way of a series of minor and highly-specified topics, the student is obligated to examine a sizeable topic for
a much longer period of time, and to learn to clearly define both the very question and the research findings.
By the time a GA/FP is completed, the student can often claim to have mastered some aspect of knowledge
and is much more aware of the processes of research.
In particular, you will gain experience with:
? formulating a research question
? making critical use of relevant literature
? selecting and using appropriate research methods
? analyzing and interpreting results and conclusions, and
? organizing and presenting material in a clear, logical, convincing way
1.2 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to:
? complete a relatively in-depth research project
? demonstrate a good knowledge of the subject area and the ability to interpret that information
? produce a coherent, well structured, analytical GA/FP
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You will work with both your Research Methodology module lecturer and your Final Year Tutor in order to
agree on a suitable GA/FP topic. A general timetable for the work will be set out and a proposal will be
submitted. This must be approved by the Research Methodology module lecturer as part of the module
evaluation, as well as being approved by the Final Year Tutor and the Field Expert, before you embark on the
GA/FP itself.
1.3 Final Qualifications (International) Business Administration
See the IBA Education Guide (EEG)
1.4 Prerequisite of the GA/FP
Normally you will be admitted to the GA/FP after having gained at least 180 study credits, which is equivalent
to having finished 3 of 4 years, or 20 EC credits of Phase 3. In addition, you will have successfully completed
the Research Methodology Module for which the learning outcome and/or final product is a Research
Proposal for GA/FP (see details in the Research Methodology Module Guide). You are expected to have
demonstrated in your previous work the capacities necessary to successfully complete a GA/FP and to show
that your choice of topic is appropriate for such an assignment.
1.5 Submission of GA/FP
A student is only allowed to submit a final version of their GA/FP if the following conditions have been met:
? Student has obtained all required EC Credits as per his/her specialisation, except for those of the
GA/FP
? All liabilities like library books and any other borrowed materials are returned by the student
? There are no financial dues to Wittenborg University by the student
? In order for your GA/FP to be marked, you have to complete and submit a clearance form and get an
official approval from the concerned office as stipulated in the clearance form.
1.6 Study Load
The GA/FP will be expected to include a substantial amount of original theoretical, analytic or empirical work
and be 10,000 to 12,000 words in length, excluding appendices. Precise details about the length of all types of
GA/FP are given below.
The GA/FP module is worth of 20 EC credits, which is equivalent to 560 hours of work. This includes reading,
research, field study, writing, review, and defence.
1.7 Teaching and Learning Methods
You will work on your own for the writing of the GA/FP. This will be supported by regular timetabled tutorial
meetings with your Final Year Tutor in which you will be expected to produce such work that both the Tutor
and you shall  agree upon.
1.7.1 Preliminary assessment criteria
You will be required to demonstrate that you have a good knowledge of the subject area and a clear plan for a
GA/FP by producing both a Research Proposal and a Literature Review in the area on which you are conducting
the research. You will be required to reach a Pass level in these parts of the assessment before you are
allowed to proceed with the complete GA/FP. The GA/FP will be assessed for its demonstration of knowledge
of the subject area as follows:, the ability to apply theory to practice; the range of material used; the originality
of the material presented; the addition of new knowledge; solution(s) for any research issues/problems; and
the demonstration of research and presentational skills.
2. Graduation
In order to proceed to the GA/FP presentation and defence, and to successfully graduate, students have to
submit completed clearance form mentioned in section 2.1.
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On the following page is shown what the final qualifications are for the Bachelor International Business
Administration are, the achievement of which should be apparent on the completion of your GA/FP,  the last
step towards your degree.
2.1 Compulsory and Recommended Reading
? Research Methods for Business Students, M. Saunders, P. Lewis, A. Thornhill. (ISBN 978-0-273-71686-
0)
? Marketing Research by Burns and Bush. (ISBN 0-13-147732-3)
? Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Robert K. Yin, Sage Publications, 2003, ISBN 076192552X,
9780761925521.
? Dissertation Skills: For Business and Management Students, Brian White, Stephen Rayner, Cengage
Learning, 2014, 1408081776, 9781408081778.
? Articles and literature provided in the Research Methodology module.
2.2 Research Proposal
Preparing a research proposal is a very important part of the research process. The research proposal outlines
your research topic, objectives, main research question, methods and so on. Your research proposal is part of
your Research Methods Module and it requires approval from your tutor before you start your actual
research. In the next section you will find some guidelines for writing a research proposal for an academic
dissertation, and a feasibility analysis for business plans. For other types of proposals, please follow the
instructions in the class itself.
2.2.1 Guidelines for Research Proposal
To be considered for registration for a final research project (GA/FP), all students must submit a research
proposal that outlines their intended research. You only can submit your research proposal if you have passed
your Research Methods module as this is the sole outcome/product of this module. Research proposals should
be presented under headings that provide the title and summary of the study, as well as addressing each of
the points listed below. In addition you can use the research proposal templates.
Title of the study: The title can be a working title in that it can be changed at a later date. It should convey the
essence of the proposed work.
Purpose of the study: a clearly focused statement of the overall purpose of the proposed research.
Relevant background literature – a section outlining key research that has already been carried out in the
particular area.
Research questions or hypotheses: clearly focused research questions/hypotheses that are worth asking and
capable of being answered.
Definitions of key terms: precise definitions of the key terms in the research question/s or hypotheses,
enabling unequivocal observation, measurement and identification throughout the study.
Research methodology: an appropriate choice of research approach for the particular questions or problems
under investigation, including a well-defined list of procedures to be followed in carrying out the research.
Additionally, as well as the method of data collection and analysis, and, if appropriate, a broad description of
any particular theoretical framework to be used in the analysis and the reasons for its selection in the study,
and finally, a brief statement describing how the study population will be selected for the study and the reason
for the approach to selection.
Significance of the research: a statement that illustrates why the research question or hypothesis is worth
asking.
Ethical considerations: consideration of ethical issues involved in carrying out the research, such as whether
informed consent needs to be obtained and, if so, how this will be done.
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Timetable for the research: a proposed timetable is extremely important because it gives an indication as to
the feasibility of the proposal.
Anticipated problems and limitations: a section that highlights any anticipated problems and limitations in the
proposed study, including threats to reliability and validity and how these will be countered.
Bibliography: a list of references relating to the proposal.
Appendices: (if appropriate), contains any material that will be used or adapted for the study, including any
permission that might need to be obtained to use it.
2.2.2. Guidelines for writing a feasibility analysis
Student doing a Business Plan as final GA/FP will be required to submit a Feasibility Analysis instead of a
research proposal. The Feasibility Analysis will serve as a precursor to the Business Plan and will need to be
submitted during the Research Methods module. For full details of what is required as input into a feasibility
analysis, see the reference template in the GA/FP online area
Introduction: Name of proposed business and founder/s. A brief summary of the business.
Product/service feasibility: This involves developing a concept statement showing the strengths of the
product/service idea and doing a buying intention survey.
Industry/Market feasibility: This involves assessing the industry and market feasibility by using the tools
provided (or other relevant tools) in the template to measure industry attractiveness, target market
attractiveness and timeliness of entry into the market.
Organizational feasibility: This involves assessing the overal organizational feasibility by using the tools
provided (or other relevant tools) in the template to measure management prowess and resource sufficiency.
Financial feasibility: This entails using the tools provided (or other relevant tools) to develop a rough estimate
of the total startup cash needed, the financial performance of similar businesses, and the overall
attractiveness of the proposed venture.
Overall feasibility/conclusion: This involves making a value judgment based on the prelimeinary results
obtained during the feasibility analysis to assess whether the business in viable or not.
2.3 The Graduation Assignment
The following highlights the commonalities associated with any type of Graduation Assignment:
? A research project is a sustained investigation into an important topic, area or issue relevant to your
programme of study. It will demonstrate an up–to–date understanding of developments concerning
this topic . If possible, the concept should be original, or you should investigate an issue using one of
the methodologies/models that is contained in your programme.
? A research project is not merely a collection of all the information that you can find concerning a
particular topic.  Instead:
o It seeks to explain how something works, or why something happens in the way that it does,
and/or,
o It critically compares existing practices, knowledge and understandings, and where possible
attempts to discover and conceptualise new information and knowledge.
? For your research project, you should select an issue that you can pursue in depth.  This allows you to
analyse existing ideas, theories and concepts, and through original research contribute to debates
and knowledge relating to the subject in question.
? The graduation assignment is a substantial piece of work leading to the production of a thesis that is
normally between 10,000 to 12,000 words, excluding appendices (the word thesis covers all written
submissions which will vary in style, content, and size depending on which type of project is adopted).
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Depending on the type of project selected, some word-counts may be less than 10,000; however,  this
will be agreed between the Final Year Tutor, Field Specialist and student.
? Above all, the final project is an opportunity for you to explore an area or topic that you find
interesting and important. It is much easier to keep your motivation high if you find your dissertation
topic inspiring.
There are two main types of assignments: dissertation and applied business plans., both of which can be
developed in different ways. The next sections (2.3.1 to 2.3.2.) will identify the key types of research
assignments. You need to be clear at the beginning as to the type of assignment you will be undertaking as the
guidelines and final output will be significantly different. It is important that you discuss with your tutor which
type of assignment you intend to pursue at the earliest opportunity, normally before you start your Research
Methodology & Quantitative Methods, so that advice and guidance can be offered by the Tutor and potential
supervisors. Refer to Table 1. In section 3.2 below which identifies and summarises the key component parts
of each type of project.
2.3.1 The Dissertation Assignment
This type of assignment will include a critical review of relevant literature and  independent primary research
carried out by you, and:
? Wherever possible the literature review should be based upon academic books and manuscripts
(normally not general textbooks), official statistics/reports, and if possible, articles in refereed
academic journals. It should critically compare and evaluate relevant concepts, models and theories.
? The primary research should normally involve you in the design of an independent primary research
project integrated with the subjects of your literature review. You will need to set its overall
purpose,its aims and objectives, and to choose relevant research methods.
? The primary research itself can use one or more of a variety of methods, including quantitative
sample surveys, and qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, and participant
observation.
? If a sample survey is used, you will be expected to select and justify the sample population, discuss
sampling frames, design your questionnaires, conduct pilot surveys, and analyse your findings.
? If qualitative methods are used, you will be expected to select and justify your qualitative methods
(e.g. interviews, observations, focus groups, discourse analysis etc) and analyse your findings.
? If analysis of original archive data is involved, you will be expected to identify and justify relevant
archive data, and critically analyse the data.
2.3.2 Applied Business Assignment
The applied business project has two types under this category: the business plan and a consultancy
assignment.
2.3.2.1 Business Plan
This type of project is grounded in business problem solving and practices; however, it still needs to engage
fully and critically with an accepted body of knowledge.    This project will involve the identification,
development, justification and presentation of a business concept or opportunity in a predominantly written
format. The project will utilize secondary and primary research methods to investigate the theme, topic or
issue upon which the concept or opportunity is grounded. The project must address the feasibility of and
planning for the implementation of the concept or proposal, and make clear recommendations for action. The
project will utilize your entrepreneurial, research and management skills and will require significant knowledge
and application of underlying disciplinary domains that you have developed in your study to date.
The project must be grounded in an industry sector in which you have in-depth knowledge and detailed
understanding, so that you are able to combine theory and practice to solve problems and create new
products.    The output from this project will be a thesis that includes all the data and narrative that would
support a business plan suitable for potential investors or financiers; however, it must also include a clear
academically grounded discussion and justification for the concept or proposal, in addition to the normal
business orientated business and market research.
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2.3.2.2 Consultancy Assignment
Consultancy is normally defined as an independent and objective advisory service provided by a qualified
person(s) to a client (company and/or organisation) in order to help them identify and analyse problems and
opportunities. A consultancy assignment also recommends solutions or suggests actions with respect to the
identified issues, and even provides help to the company and/or organisation in the implementation of
solutions. Clients are not necessarily interested in the academic context that may underpin a consultancy
assignment; they tend to be more interested in the data or market research collected and recommended
strategies for a way forward. It is envisioned that while you may deliver a typical piece of consultancy to a
client, you must submit a project to Wittenborg that demonstrates its academic underpinning.  This may be
something similar to a literature review that is included as part of a typical dissertation.
Students will be responsible for finding a commissioner/client who may wish to have a piece of consultancy
undertaken (grounded in a related industry sector).  The consultancy should be related to a subject in which
you have in-depth knowledge and detailed understanding,  in order to be able to combine theory and practice
to solve problems and suggest ways forward. This needs to be approved by the module teacher of Research
Methodology and/or your tutor and company supervisor. A typical consultancy project would have a
commissioner/client identifying the terms of reference and the student consultant submitting a proposal to
identify how they would respond to the proposed project’s overall purpose.   A proposal normally acts as a
contract between the consultant and commissioner/client and identifies key deliverables such as agreed
primary data collection, and timings associated with interim draft and final reports. These deadlines must be
coordinated with Wittenborg’s due-dates for Graduation Assignment. Once the commissioner/client and
Wittenborg accept the proposal, the student will work both with the commissioner/client and under the
supervision of a Final Year Tutor. The student shall submit the final piece of consultancy to the client, which
may or may not include the academic literature that underpinned the piece of research. At the same time, the
student must submit the consultancy project to Wittenborg  that meets the typical contents as identified in
table 2  in section 5.2 and the to do list in section 5.3 below.
2.3.3 Research Assignment with Creative Output
This type of assignment will result in a significantly different output to what has been outlined above. You may
wish to design a research project where the final output is a combination of a written thesis accompanied with
some form of creative output. For example, a visual portfolio, an exhibition of photographs or a film generated
by the student to underpin the theoretically informed written thesis. With such a project, there may be a
reduction in the word limit of the written thesis to take account of the accompanying creative output. The
word count guidelines will vary according to the nature of the project undertaken and will form part of the
proposal in discussion with the Final Year Tutor. However these must be in the ranges given in table 1 in
section 5.2 below. The Final Year Tutor, Field Specialist and student will agree upon the final guidelines on
word count.
2.3.4 Advice on Commissioned Research
Whatever type of research assignment chosen, you may focus upon a problem or issue of interest to a
particular organization, which may help you to complete it in various ways.  In such cases you should be clear
that:
? The research assignment will be assessed solely by the similar criteria laid down by Wittenborg for
GA/FP
? The copyright to your research and to any findings discovered during the course of your project
research rests with Wittenborg University.
? In some cases, the research for your research assignment may be ‘sponsored’ by an external
organisation. Such sponsorship can take a variety of forms, which may include:
o Privileged access to information.
o Help to conduct market research surveys etc. within the organisation.
o Payment of expenses relating to the research.
o Payment of a fee to you as a researcher.
In return for the sponsorship, the commissioner/client may expect their own copy of the research project, or a
client report. This is entirely your own business  and does not affect in any way your requirement to submit
two copies of your research assignment for assessment as part of your degree.
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Our policy regarding this type of sponsored research is as follows:
? If Wittenborg is contacted by a commissioner/client seeking a student researcher, or, as is more
common,  seeking an internship student with a research question accompanied, this opportunity will
be advertised and commissioner/client will be expected to select a suitable person from amongst
those who apply.
? If you are approached directly by a commissioner/client, you would be expected to discuss this with
your Final Year Tutor;  however, the sponsorship arrangement is your own business.
? Client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with your research will not be taken into account in the
assessment of your research project. Your research project should meet the rules and regulations laid
down in this Handbook.
? You must state on your acknowledgement page if your project was sponsored, and must state the
name of the sponsoring organisation or individual, and the nature of the sponsorship. Also, you must
identify how the results will or may be used by the sponsor.
3. The Style and Layout of the GA/FP
3.1 The Written Style of a GA/FP
Bachelor level GA/FP should be presented in ways that serve the particular purpose of the research. This
includes all components of the assignment, but particularly, the literature reviewed, the models adopted, the
methods used, the results obtained and the analysis and conclusions. All research results in the production of
a GA/FP, This will impact the overall size of the document produced and the word limit will vary depending
upon which type of assignment you undertake. Above all, the written thesis should be clear and concise, and
written to inform rather than to entertain.  Avoid too many numbered sub-headings in chapters as this affects
discussion & integration (remember you are not writing a report).  Be careful about the type of language that
you use; specifically,  adopt the style of writing that is appropriate in a typical academic paper for your area of
study.
While you are writing, you should always have the potential reader(s) in mind. You are not writing for
members of the general public, but rather for the professional field where the research is based upon.
Some advice on writing style is given below:
? NORMALLY a thesis is written in the third person, i.e. ‘it was discovered’, ‘the findings indicate’, ‘this
thesis aims to’. The first person ‘I’ can be used if it is part of a quote from your primary or secondary
research. However, you may choose to write the whole of your thesis in the first person but you must
understand the intellectual rationale for doing so and be able to support your use of ‘I’ by drawing
upon relevant literature. This needs to be done in consultation with your supervisor.
? Never use a metaphor or simile that you are used to seeing in print. In other words, avoid clichés
totally.!
? Never use a long word when a short one will do. If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out.
? Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English
equivalent (obviously you will tend to use some scientific and jargon words in a thesis, but always
explain terminology and acronyms and avoid trying to show off).
Some general points:
From the very beginning establish an overall research aim (or set of aims) for the project that you can state in
less than 25 words.  Make sure that everything in the thesis is relevant to this aim, and that your research
methods are appropriate for it. The aim should not normally be to simply describe something, but rather  to
seek to improve the theoretical understanding or practical application of the phenomenon under
investigation/research.
Your objectives should be chosen and designed to achieve your overall aim (or set of aims). They should have a
clear logical structure and should be related to each other. If you have more than one aim then you should set
objectives to meet each aim set. The first objective will normally relate to the general academic context in
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which your research is set e.g.: marketing, human resources, quality, logistics, motivation, commitment and so
forth. The last objective will normally be an outcome objective, the “so what?” test.
1. Begin each section or chapter by setting it in the context of your aim(s) and/or objectives and state
how it follows on from the previous section.
2. End each chapter by summarizing key themes/arguments and by stating how it leads into the next
chapter.
3. Make sure your findings are laid out logically, step–by–step.
4. In general, guide the reader through the thesis by telling the reader  what you are doing.
3.2 The Layout of a Typical GA/FP
The layout of a typical GA/FP will now be explained  in a little more detail. Remember some of the sections
below may not be necessarily included in your final submission, depending upon the type of GA/FP you chose
to complete (refer to the table below to see summary of which sections may be relevant for your GA/FP).
3.2.1 The Title Page
This should contain the title, which should be indicative of the subject matter (but not just a straightforward
description of the subject matter and not a research question).   It is helpful to look at other GA/FP and/or
research dissertations in your field of study for possible examples of appropriately worded titles.    The title
page of your GA/FP should include your full legal name and student number, the name of the degree
programme your ar seeking, institution/university, the month & year, and the Logo of the Unversity. Be sure to
double-space all portions of your tile page. Nothing else should appear on the title page.
Figure 1 Sample Title Page
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Full Title of GA/FP
(centered in top quarter of page, Font size 18 and bold)
Sub-title (optional)
Figure/Picture (Optional)
by
Full name of author
Tutor
Full name of the tutor
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of
Name of the degree programme
Name of the university
Logo of the university
Month, and year submitted
3.2.2 The Abstract
This is a short paragraph, which effectively summarises the main aims, methods used, findings, conclusions
and recommendations. It should be no longer than 200 words and be written on one page maximum. The
abstract would be one of the last parts to be written.
3.2.3 An Executive Summary
An executive summary is normally included for a consultancy project and/or business plan. The summary
should highlight key findings from any primary data collected, and recommended strategies and/or solutions.
The summary should be written in a way that highlights the contents of the report, and can range from 1-3
pages.
3.2.4 Acknowledgements
In this section you should acknowledge and thank those who have been of particular help to you in completing
the project. It is proper academic practice to acknowledge that any errors or omissions are your sole
responsibility. You must also state in this section (at the bottom of the acknowledgements page) that…”I
confirm that this project is my own work and no part of it has been previously published elsewhere or
submitted as part of any other module assessment”.
The acknowledgements must include notes about any sponsorship , help or or financial aid you may have
received from an organisation or individual.
The  final criterion that must be identified at the bottom of the acknowledgements page is the word count.
The word count for a standard research dissertation is 10,000 – 12,000 words. The Business Plan submitted to
Wittenborg should be within the 10,000 – 12,000 word range., The student may, however, supply the
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commissioner a separate report. This report may have more than 12,000 words. The agreed word count must
be strictly adhered to.  Any report that does not meet the word limits requirement  will be penalized (up to 0.5
marks).    The word count includes all text within the main body of the thesis, not including the abstract,
acknowledgements, table of contents, references, tables and figures, and the appendices. The word count will
be considered as part of the technical requirements for a submitted thesis. If the submitted report does not
meet the technical requirements, a total of 0.5 marks will be taken off your final mark.
As an illustration and example in how to count words,  the following  sentence  in a project will be used:
A number of studies (Anderson and Smith, 2011; Jones et al., 2009; Murphy and Johnson, 2010;
Norris, 2009; Smith et al., 2011) have recently explored the socio-cultural impacts of event visitors at
Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
…you do not include the authors in the brackets as part of the word count but you include the other words (a
number of studies….have recently explored…..
All quotes are part of the word count whether as part of the literature review or primary data, thus a sentence
like this:
According to Anderson and Smith (2011:34) the “social-cultural impacts of Mardi Gras are most keenly felt
among residents in the French Quarter.”
…the word count is everything in the sentence except for Anderson and Smith (2011:34), 18 words not 22.
3.2.5 The Table of Contents
This should be written on its own page(s) and should show chapter/major section headings and page numbers.
The preliminary sections (Abstract, Contents list etc.) are numbered with small Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.).
Page numbering in Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3 etc.) usually begins with the  first page of the Introduction chapter
etc.). The title page is not numbered. Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively throughout the
thesis. You may want to number tables/figures starting within each chapter. (e.g. Table 2.1, 2.2, refers to the
first and the second table in chapter two. A Figure 3.1 will refer to the first figure in chapter three and so forth.
You can create the table of content manually or insert it automatically using   Microsoft Word Processor or
similar processors.
3.2.6 List of Figures
This should be placed after the table of content. It should contain a list of tables and figures used
in the thesis.
3.2.7 Glossary
Sometimes used by students and not mandatory, a glossary is a list of technical terms, esoteric terms or
acronyms and their meanings.  If you include any of these, it is helpful to the reader to include a glossary either
at the beginning of your thesis or at the end. (If included at the beginning of your thesis,it should be placed
before the first page of your introduction chapterafter the lists of figures ad tables).
3.2.8 The Introduction
This first chapter should put your research into context. It should be written in such a way that after reading it
the reader familiarizes themselves with your topic, and understands why you are carrying out the study. It
should also give the reader an indication of how you will carry out your study. It normally expands on the
content highlighted in the research proposal. It should contain:
? An outline of the purpose of the assignment. Where applicable, you should also outline the rationale
for your topic or concept, including reasons why you decided upon the area of your research. Include
brief details of knowledge and concepts that have inspired your interest in the particular topic .. , for
example profile/general information of selected research case or context.  Indicate whether it is an
exploratory, desriptive and/or explanatory/causal study.
? A statement of the problem that clearly identifies the issue you are going to study. Research is done
to prevent or solve problems, or to improve situations, or to address an information gap. Mere
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curiosity is not enough. Clealry state the value of /why this issue must be studied and what the
implications could be if the study is not carried out.
? The aims and, where applicable, research objectives of the assignment (make sure you show how it
holds together, revealing its logic and structure).
? The research questions and/or hypotheses as covered in research proposal during methodology
module.
? For the applied research where the commissioner or client is involved, please include the original
terms of reference from the commissioner or client that demonstrates the overall purpose of the
work.
? A brief introduction to your chosen methodology. Ensure that  each aim/objective has a method for
achieving it.
? Significance of the research – a statement that illustrates why the research question or hypothesis is
worth asking.
? A very brief outline of the content of each chapter i.e. structure of the GA/FP.
3.2.9 The Literature Review
This second chapter may comprise one or two chapters depending on your topic. This section should contain
the academic underpinning for your whole GA/FP. It should demonstrate that you have conducted a thorough
investigation of relevant secondary sources, by evidence of understanding, outlining, comparing and discussing
key ideas, explanations, concepts, models and theories. You are expected to demonstrate your understanding
of the material, not merely describe what various authors have said. You should present these issues in a
systematic, well structured and logical sequence. Do not use too many sub-headings as these interrupt the
flow of your work.
You will be expected to use prominent and up–to–date academic books (normally not textbooks). In broad
terms, the results of this secondary research should provide you with ideas as to what you might find when
you conduct your primary research. As such, you should make sure that the findings of your literature review
are relevant for your planned primary research and vice–versa.
For example, any questions asked must relate to the issues identified in your readings.    You should be
prepared, therefore, to critically compare and contrast your secondary findings with your primary research
findings in the main analysis chapter. References/intext citations to secondary sources should be given in the
text, not just for quotations, but wherever ideas and information drawn from the work of others is used. If
literature sources are not acknowledged, this will be considered as plagiarism.
As previously stated, commissioner/clients may not necessarily be interested in the academic underpinning or
theory that may contribute to a business startup/business plan project.    However, this literature must be
included in your submission to Wittenborg. You need to carefully discuss with your commissioner/clients as to
whether they want an academic ‘literature review’ included in the report you submit to them. This is not to be
confused with non-academic sources, such as government statistics or market research reports, which would
normally be included in consultancy work and would be referenced accordingly, and included in any
submission to the commissioner/clients.
Your concept for the Business Plan project must also be discussed within a wider academic context. Your
Business Plan submission to Wittenborg must be contextualized within current contemporary theoretical
debates by utilizing (if any) relevant models/theories from your general modules;  the financial analysis, for
example, should be especially completed  using GAAP.
3.2.10 Research Methodology and Methods
The discussion of research methodology and methods can be a separate chapter, or a section of the chapter in
which you critically analyse your findings.   However, whichever is selected, it should clearly show how the
methods chosen relate to the aims/objectives and to the literature review. The section on methodology should
include a rationale for the choice of methodologies including the research approach, research strategy, data
gathering and data analysis. In the rationale, you should consider what alternative methodological tools might
have been employed (particularly those which related studies have employed), together with their advantages
and limitations for your research. For instance… Why did you choose to conduct a survey instead of a case
study and vice versa, why a qualitative or quantitative research approach.
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Remember that your methods should critically relate to issues identified in your literature review. As part of
your final write-up, you may want to provide an in-depth reflection on the research methods chosen.
It is also important to consider the issue of ethics in relation to the collection and use of your primary data.
Ethical considerations should be continuously kept in mind   throughout the GA/FP process. Do not discuss
ethics generally, but reflect on and discuss  how ethical issues relating to  the research were actually addressed
during the primary research stage. For example, you will have to consider whether you need to keep the
names of any people interviewed or surveyed anonymous. You must make it clear to interviewees or
respondents how you will use the information they provide. Other ethical considerations could include the
following: how will you ‘use’ any visual data such as photographs or films.  What ethical considerations might
there be in the uses to which such data is put? If you have collected any data from a company or organisation,
are you allowed to use the name of the company or the name of the individual(s) interviewed? Will any
respondents that take part in the data collection be ‘harmed’ in any way?
When working with a commissioner/client, a consultant (i.e. you, the student in this case) would normally seek
feedback and approval for any primary research instruments that would be used as part of the research
process.
Creative Output Assignments may not have traditional research methods sections that discuss survey or
interviews undertaken; however, they may include a discussion on methodological considerations such as your
philosophical viewpoint with regard to how you positioned yourself within your project, or why you think
discourse analysis was appropriate. Careful thought will be required as to whether these types of projects will
include a methodology discussion and in what format, and this will need to be discussed with your Final Year
Tutor and/or module lecturer of Research Methodology.
3.2.11 Your Primary Research Findings (Results Chapter)
This section reports on and discusses the findings of the study. The findings, their critical analysis and
conceptualisation should be presented section by section in a systematic, well–synthesised and logical
sequence. All your findings should, of course, be directly relevant to your aim/s and objectives. Consider the
extent to which the reader can rely on your findings. Put any tables or graphs that you decide to use in a
relevant part of the text, not in an appendix. Describe and discuss them in the main report to provide
evidence for your findings/conclusions.
The discussion of the results should be well argued in relation to each research question or hypothesis.
Inferences, projections, and probable explanations of the results should also be included. If any, discuss the
implications of patterns and trends, and include any secondary findings.
This section should be soberly argued, especially when you are dealing with controversial or complex issues or
concepts. Whenever a claim is made, it should be backed with argument and evidence (whether from your
own research or that of others). The result of this discussion will give you the main conclusions of your
research (see below).
Consultancy project primary findings should be related to wider academic materials in the submission to the
School. However, the separate submission to the client may not necessarily include this element.
3.2.12 Extra Notes for a  Business Plan
Your business plan should be backed up by in-depth literature, and data collection and analysis process. It
should    have a thorough analysis of the market and business environment appropriately related to your
selected concept. This will be grounded in secondary sources such as market research reports, national,
regional and/or local government statistics and reports, in addition to wider academic sources as mentioned
previously. Your concept associated with the Business Plan should be a plan in the form of a mission
statement, marketing plan, management team and roles, financial data and budget forecast, legal and
insurance requirements, and the role of other key stakeholders in the proposal.    It should also thoroughly
discuss the feasibility of the concept. The structure and layout of your plan should mirror the elements
highlighted in the business plan template; there may be some variation, but all the elements in the template
should be included. Your table of contents will therefore vary substantially from that of a standard academic
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research paper. See the “to do” list in section 5.2 below for further details. Consult your tutor if you have any
doubts about what is required.
3.2.13 Extra notes for Consultancy assignments
Your consultancy report should be written using the guidelines supplied for writing consultancy papers. The
structure for writing a final GA/FPs follow a general format as outlined in this section of the handbook
However this type of paper, like the business plan (though to a lesser extent), differs in some respects from a
standard academic research paper. The structure and layout should reflect the contents enumerated in the
guidelines for writing a consultancy report. See the “to do” list in section 5.3 below for further details. Consult
your tutor if you have any doubts about what is required.
3.2.14 Conclusions
This section should be a concise critical synthesis of the main findings of your research. You need to
demonstrate explicitly how and to what extent you have achieved your aim(s) and objectives. You may need to
highlight and critically discuss any differences between your actual findings and what you expected to find at
the outset.  Indicate how your research has helped to move issues / debates forward or has helped to redefine
existing knowledge and concepts.    Your conclusions should follow logically from your findings and be
supported by them. In particular, they should not contain anything new which was not in the findings.
3.2.15 Recommendations/Strategy (if any)
Where GA/FP results in recommendations or a suggested strategy, these should be appropriate, reasonable,
and realistic. Some recommendations and strategies may have attached timelines and an indication of who is
responsible for implementation.   List them in a logical order and ensure they follow from the evidence and
conclusions of the findings. Not all assignments will have recommendations; some will produce concluding
statements/analyses of the phenomenon under investigation.Where appropriate, identify areas for further
research.
For consultancy project the recommendations will form a crucial part of the project.  The commissioner/client
is seeking your expert advice as to solutions or ways forward and will expect a series of recommendations,
normally associated with a timeline as to when these need to be implemented in a logical order. Associated
costing may be attached to each or some of the recommendations. Remember to keep recommendations
feasible and grounded in your primary data. Business plans may also contain recommendations associated
with timelines and costing, and may be responsible for particular aspects.
3.2.16 References
The References includes all references that were used in the research process.  A bibliography is a list of all
consulted, though not cited literature. A list of references includes only cited literature. Any citation in the
references must be cited at least once somewhere within the GA/FP.  Do not ‘pad out’ the references with
sources never cited with the text – this is an important academic convention that must be adhered to.
References must be in the appropriate Harvard style. Details are included below.
3.2.17 Appendices
You must include a copy of your original or modified approved research proposal in your appendices. As the
research process evolves throughout the project, some students may find that they need to amend, add or
change some of their objectives. This may be because issues they were not aware of have emerged during the
in-depth literature review stage.    This is fine, as long as you keep your Tutor informed and obtain their
approval for any changes made; major changes will be reviewed by the Research Methodology Module
Lecturer as appropriate.
The Appendices can be used to present information which is too detailed to include in the main report and/or
information that is interesting but not essential to the main thrust of the report. Examples include:  an original
copy of a questionnaire, and transcripts of some qualitative interviews (although you do not have to transcribe
all interviews and include them here).  Each Appendix should be given a title, a letter (A, B. etc.) and the page
numbering continues on from your bibliography.  They should be included on the contents list. Normally, you
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should not include brochures, photocopies of articles, letters you have sent to interviewees and in general
material that you have not written yourself.
Table 1. Guide to Typical Contents of a GA/FP
*The exact nature of your methodology will need to be discussed and agreed with your Tutor and Field
specialist
Guide to typical contents of a thesis Dissertation Applied Business Project Creative
Contents /Type of Thesis Enterprise
Plan
Consultancy
Project
Title page and official front cover   X X X X
Abstract X X
Executive summary X X
Acknowledgements X X X X
Table of contents (including appendices) X X X X
Lists of tables and figures X X X X
Glossary   X X X X
Introduction (including your overall
aim/s and objectives and terms of
reference for consultancy project)
X X X X
Literature Review/secondary research
findings
X X X X
Research Methodology and Methods X X X †
An analysis of the market and business
environment appropriate to the
selected concept based on a range of
secondary sources.
X X
Primary research findings   X X X
Enterprise (business) plan X
Conclusions   X X X X
Recommendations or strategy X X X
Bibliography (List of references) X X X X
Appendices – (if any) X X X
Word Count   10000 –
12000
8000 –
10000
5000 -10000 5000 –
10000
3.3 Referencing Your Sources
References refer the reader to the source of specific information, ideas, quotes, figures, tables that you have
used in your dissertation. All sources listed in your bibliography must be cited at least once somewhere in the
main text of your dissertation; in other words do not ‘pad’ your bibliography with sources not clearly used.
These must be included whenever you use anything drawn from other sources.    It is looked upon very
seriously if you do not reference your sources. Quoting a reference helps to support the point you want to
make. It indicates the basis for your opinions and clearly shows how you have reached these opinions. Useful
phrases include: ‘according to Smith (2007) many managers believe service quality…..’, ‘research has revealed
the importance of……. (Jones 1985, Peters 1997)’, or ‘many academics (Jones 1997; Smith 2007, Zikmund
2009) debate the influence of globalisation…’
Wittenborg insists that students use the Harvard referencing system due to its simplicity and overall
acceptance in academic writing.
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3.3.1 The Harvard system
The authors’ surnames are given in the text, together with the year of the work to which you are referring,
and, where appropriate, the page numbers (always included for direct quotes).
For example: Many academics (Cooper et al. 1993; Ryan 2004; Smith 1996) explain the benefits and costs that
can be expected from tourism development. Ryan (2004) identified that tourism is an obvious source of
foreign exchange and particularly useful for developing countries to earn hard currencies such as dollars, euros
and sterling.  Jones (2002: 323) identified that in Sri Lanka “tourism is a significant contributor to the overall
economy, worth 17.6% of the GDP in 2001”. Smith (2007: 42) emphasised the potential of tourism to earn
foreign exchange:
Commodity trade, which is the principal foreign earner for most developing countries has not
provided a revenue growth to match the increase in the imports bill.  Import substitution and local
processing can provide a means of saving or earning but many countries run the problem of limited
domestic markets or restricted access to foreign markets…
Negative impacts of tourism can include:
The emphasis on the economics of tourism, especially its benefits, reflect the widespread belief among agency
personnel that tourism can yield rapid and considerable returns on investments and be a positive force in
remedying economic problems (Jones 2002: 13).
Jones (1979) as cited in Smith (1995: 88) mentioned tourism has many other benefits as well.  The National
Trust (2010) and IEG (2009) are two organisations that have compiled statistics on the economic impacts of
tourism related to specific events.    However, Johnson (2008: 34) stated the “National Trust is a primary
example of an organization that systematically undervalues the economic spending of its visitors by 5-10%.”
Despite this, the National Trust is well aware of the importance of visitor spending (interview with Jane Smith
of the National Trust, 2010).
Notes:
For direct quotes used, always cite the page number e.g. Smith (1995: 42).
References to personal communications/interviews that you have carried out appear parenthetically:… as
detailed above e.g. (interview with the Minister of Tourism in 2010). No further details are included in the
bibliography as you are referring to your own primary research results, (underpinned by the discussion of your
research methods).
Direct quotes of more than 40 words should be indented on a separate line from the main text (as in the
examples above – notice the lack of “quotation marks”). Quotes of less than 40 words should be incorporated
into the text differentiated by double “quotation” marks (as above with Johnson).
Web pages cited should only be the author/copyright of the article or web site (do not put in long web
addresses within the text).  Then in the bibliography, put in full web address as part of reference citation.
Bibliography examples (alphabetically ordered by surname or name of author (including organisations if not a
person). Do not separate bibliography under ‘books’, then ‘journals’, then ‘newspapers’.  All citations go under
one long list, alphabetically ordered. When we say alphabetically ordered it does NOT mean you change the
order of the names of the authors as written in the source (eg. Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. (2009)
Research Methods for Business Students. 5th edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall – DOES NOT BECOME Lewis, P.
Saunders, M…or reference as Lewis et al 2009 in text, it is always Saunders et al because this is the way the
book is cited). You can underline the title of the book or you can use italics but choose and pick one style and
be consistent.
3.3.2 Books
? One author – Smith, C. (1995).  Tourism and the Environment.  London: Pitman.
? Two authors  –  Smith, C. and Jones, A. (2003). The Economic Benefits of Tourism. Guildford: Open
University Press.
? Three or more authors, list all 3 authors but in text cite as Smith et al. (1996).
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3.3.3 Edited text
Collins, P. (ed.). (1994). The Joy of Tourism.  New York: Smith Publishing Ltd.
3.3.4 Author from edited book (author and editor different)
Fuller, R. (1970). ‘Formula for a floating city’, pp. 103-114, in Dunstan, M.J. and Smith, E. (eds.). (1970). Worlds
in the Making. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
3.3.5 Unknown Author
Tourism in Devon in the Early 20th Century. (1905). Exeter.
3.3.6 Journal
Lundberg, M. (2008). ‘The benefits of travelling abroad’. Tourism Management. Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 16-24.
Note: Using Sources from another language:
This is completely acceptable; however, you must provide the reference in the foreign language and then in
(brackets) indicate the English translation so that the reader can see what type of source has been used
(journal, book etc).
3.3.7 Newspaper
Smith, C. (2009).  ‘Tourists wreak havoc in Cornwall’.  The Guardian. 24 February 2009, p. 5.
3.3.8 From an Interview
References to personal communication appear parenthetically :…( interview with the Minister of Tourism in
2008) within text if part of your primary research.
3.3.9 From the Internet
– try to see who is the author of the website, whether a person or a company or government agency – e.g.
within text cite only IEG Inc. (2010) or National Trust (2010).
IEG Inc. (2010). ‘Sponsorship Monitor’ [online]. Chicago. Available at:
URL:http://www.sponsorship.com/products/primer.html [Accessed 6 January 2010].
National Trust (2010).  ‘Nostell Priory Reopens its Doors’ [online]. London. Available at:
URL:http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scripts/wapis.isa [Accessed 1 March 2010].
An increasing amount of information is becoming available in a variety of electronic formats.    If you cite a
journal that is available online (but also on the shelf of the library, for example) you do not need to cite any
URL address, just cite the reference as if you picked it from the shelf.  We do not care if you read it online or
from the shelf. Our view is that electronic references are not so very different from the hardcopy formats
commonly used.
3.3.10 Books from Internet
Bird, Isabella L. “ A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains.”  New York, 1881. Victorian Women Writers Project. Ed.
Perry Willett. 27 May 1999. Indiana U. 4 Oct. 1999 < http://www.indiana.edu/~letrs/vwwp/ bird/rocky.html>.
Bryant, Peter J. “The Age of Mammals.” Biodiversity and Conservation. 28 Aug. 1999. 4 Oct. 1999
<http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/ ~sustain/bio65/lec02/b65lec02.htm>.
Harnack, Andrew, and Eugene Kleppinger. Preface. Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources.
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2000. 5 Jan. 2000. <http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/ online>.
3.3.11 Citing E-Journals and other electronic sources
Some materials now are only available online and not in printed forms in the library.  Here you must cite the
URL address as part of the reference within the bibliography.
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Example: Coyle, M. (1996). Attacking the cult-historicists. Renaissance Forum [online], 1(1). Available at:
URL:http://www.hull.ac.uk/renforum/vlnol/coycle.htm [Accessed 16 June 1998].
Albers, J. (1994). Interaction of colour [CD-ROM]. NewHaven: Yale University Press.
One common query about referencing concerns references to texts/authors from a second source. If you are
quoting a source second–hand, that is, you have not read the author/text referred to yourself, but have come
across the information in a text you did read, then the following example shows you how to present the
information in the text:
“Smith (1998: 124) discusses the work of Patterson (1996) who argues many of the established theories on
staff recruitment and development are very unsatisfactory because….”
The bibliography would include the original text you actually read but also the secondary text referred to, so
when collecting references make sure you collect all references at the start.  It is always good practice to try to
read an original text and not rely on another later author paraphrasing their work; however, this is not always
possible. Retrieve the original citation for Patterson (1996) from the bibliography of Smith (1998) and cite this
way to demonstrate you never read the original work:
Patterson, F. (1996).  Personnel Management. London: Pearson, in Smith, S. (1998). Recruitment Practices in
the Retail Sector.  London: Jonesbooks.
Remember the golden rule:  always try to read the original source whenever possible.
3.4 Technical production regulations
When submitting the GA/FP, it is extremely important that you follow certain technical requirements. These
must be adhered to as otherwise, a penalty may be enforced which can hinder your ability to pass the GA/FP.
? Two copies of your GA/FP have to be submitted to Wittenborg Education Department Office before
12 am on the hand-in date; however, you are allowed to submit earlier at your discretion. Both copies
of the GA/FP will be archived in the Wittenborg Library from the date of submission. All assignments
must also be submitted online to the correct upload area on Wittenborg Online; this will also function
as a    plagiarism check. There will be instructions provided throughout the programme on how to
submit your paper or documents on the intranet submission area, on Wittenborg-Online. This online
submission can be used to check for other technical requirements such as the word count.
? Your document should be spirally bound and produced on A4 size paper. Creative output projects,
that may include some visual artifact or portfolio, will require only one submission of this element,
along with the bound two copies of the written Thesis.
? It should be typed in a reasonably sized font (font Times New Roman size 12 or Arial size 11 are good
examples) 1.5–spaced (except for indented quotations and footnotes) on single sides of A4 white
paper.
? Lengthy quotations (exceeding 40 words) should be presented, indented, with clear spaces above and
below the main text.
? Margins should be as follows: left (binding edge) 40mm / 1.5″, right, top & bottom 25mm / 1″.
? Your front / title page should include the title of your GA/FP, your name and student number, the
month and year of examination, the title of your degree course and the name of your tutor. It should
not include anything else.
? Follow carefully what must be included in the acknowledgements page. Ensure that the WORD
COUNT has been identified at the bottom of your acknowledgements page.
? All costs associated with the assignment are borne by you, the student. If an organisation or individual
does give you a lot of help then it would normally be a courtesy for you to send them a copy of your
final project, or, at least an executive summary.
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4. Official framework deadlines
4.1 Process and regulations.
NB: All work to be handed in by 1600 hours (4PM) on the due date
The process begins during block 1 or 5 with a seminar on Research Topic, and in block 2 or 6, when the
Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods module begins; from the beginning you need to start thinking
about possible research topic areas that are appropriate for a Bachelor level GA/FP. A draft version of your
research proposal is a required prerequisite for this Module (See Module guide and online area for further
details).  Allocation of a Field Specialist is done on the basis of your research topic and area.
Your project is marked by your tutor and second–marked by another external second marker from another
institution/organization.  Finally, a sample of the marked projects is sent to the External Examiners for their
assessment as a matter of quality control and assurance.    The final stage of the assessment process is the
Examination Board.
4.1.1 Regulations for late submissions / extensions to the deadline
Late submission of your thesis should be avoided.    However, circumstances can arise which make a late
submission inevitable.    These circumstances must be acceptable as reasons for a late submission.    If they
include illness or injury, a medical certificate will normally be required.  Late submission will not be condoned
for such reasons as printer error, computer failure, late binding or poor time management.  You should not be
printing your thesis during the week it is scheduled to be handed in.  It is recommended to print draft copies as
you proceed in order to avoid problems.
4.1.2 Regulations concerning mitigating circumstances
As with all modules, the Final Project is covered by the general assessment regulations concerning mitigating
circumstances.    If you feel that your project performance is being affected by adverse circumstances (for
example, prolonged debilitating illness, or stress due to unavoidable personal circumstances) then you can
apply for an extension.    You should not be applying for an extension and at the same time submitting a
mitigating circumstances form. Your mitigating circumstances must first be taken into account before
determining whether you meet the requirements for an extension or not; these should be indicated on the
extension request form. You need to discuss with / report to your tutor any difficulties AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
with regard to the possibility of extensions.   You should be able to foresee if you require an extension well in
advance of the submission deadline (usually at least a week before). Normally you will be required to produce
evidence that you have suffered from adverse circumstances.
4.1.3 Plagiarism
A formal session on plagiarism is held during Induction Week. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence.
Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is a form of cheating  in which an individual gains or seeks to
gain an unfair academic advantage.  It includes the use of another author’s words verbatim, summarising or
paraphrasing another person’s argument or line of thinking, or use of a particularly apt phrase without proper
attribution.   When working with ideas and concepts that are not familiar to you, the temptation for some
students to lift words or sections of text from other sources is great.  Write in your own words because using
the words or ideas of others without a reference (either using quotation marks and/or sourcing the author(s))
will lead to accusations of plagiarism.  Tutors are generally familiar with differences between the writing style
of students and experienced authors.   Turnitin, a software that monitors plagiarism, is available and used  by
theschool   to detect any suspected cases of plagiarism.    The software compares the writing used within a
thesis to other sources, for example, websites on the Internet, journal articles, books, and other student work
from other universities.
We have had recent experience of a plagiarised GA/FP.  For both the students involved in plagiarism cases, and
the Examination and Graduation Board of the University that convenes to review such cases, it is not a
pleasurable experience. A guilty finding jeopardizes a student’s whole degree.
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Please remember that the generation of false primary data is also a serious academic offence.   You should
keep all primary data derived from surveys and interviews (whether in paper, electronic or taped form) as you
may be required to produce this as evidence in the event of a challenge to the veracity ofyour results .  The
school may run random checks among all students with regard to their primary data.   All students will be
required to run their project through the Turnitin  plagiarism software; this is considered as part of the formal
submission requirements.  Further details of the Turnitin submission will be provided as part of the module
workshop materials, and clear instructions will be provided under the project module on Wittenborg Online as
to how and when to submit your GA/FP through Turnitin.
4.2 GA/FP Lectures/workshops
Some seminarlectures will be designed to generally support your research efforts on the research process and
on topics specifically intended to support the GA/FP. For example:
? The concept of research and the research process
? Types of research projects
? Inquiry paradigms
? Literature review and secondary data
? Developing and planning research proposals
? Setting research aims and objectives
? Characteristics and principles of qualitative research
? Characteristics and principles of quantitative research
? Data Analysis
? Writing Up the project
5. GA / FP CHECKLIST – Formatting and Submission Guidelines

5.1 Manuscript Formatting Checklist
This checklist at the end of the general points is very important!
1. Is your thesis paginated correctly?
2. Did you use your full and official name on the title page, copyright page?
3. Are the titles on the title and abstract pages exactly the same?
4. Are your margins correct?
5. Did you attach your approved research proposal as an appendix item?
6. Did you submit two properly bound (tape binding only) copies of your GA/FP to the front desk before the
deadline (See GA/FP planning in the GA/FP Handbook)?
7. Did you submit the Graduation clear form before the deadline?
8. Is the ‘statement of originality’ of work added after the title page?

5.1.1 GA/FP FORMATTING CHECKLIST
? Order:  Title page, Abstract, Dedication (optional), Acknowledgement page (optional), Table of Contents,
List of Tables, List of Figures, Manuscript, References, Appendices, Abridged Manuscript
? Format:  use the Harvard Style Referencing
? Font:  12 point type, Times New Roman font or 11 point type, Arial.
? Justification:  Left justified format is required (except for Title Page), do not use right or full justified
margins
? Margins:  Top, Right and Bottom margins 1”, Left margin 1.5” to allow room for binding
o Title page, and first page of each Chapter:  Top Margin 2”
? Page numbers: bottom center of each page, at least 3/4” from the edge of the paper.
o Prefatory pages (Title page, Abstract, Acknowledgements Page, Table of Contents, List of Tables,
List of Figures) should be numbered with lowercase Roman numerals.
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o The page number should be omitted from the Title Page; the second page (Abstract/Executive
Summary) should be labeled i.
o Main body pages are to be numbered using Arabic numerals.  The first page of the main body
text should start with 1.
o Continue page numbering through all of the references and appendices.
? Title page:  Use the template in the Dissertation Handbook see figure 1.  The title must be 10 words or
less, and  double spaced.  The title begins 2” from the top of the page.  Insert your name, but do not
include any degrees.  The date should be the month and year the manuscript submitted for marking.
? Abstract / Executive Summary: Should be maximum of one page or less.
? Acknowledgements page:  Optional page, see other GA/FP.
? Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures:  double space see other GA/FP.
? Chapter headings:  Consult the GA/FP handbook for detailed information about how to label chapters.
Begin chapters on a new page.  Begin  “CHAPTER 2” from the top of the page.  Center the word
“CHAPTER” in all CAPS followed by the Roman Numeral of one, as follows:  “CHAPTER I”.  Double space
and center the chapter title in all CAPS – “INTRODUCTION” Bold.  Chapter subheadings should follow
Harvard Headings guidelines.
? Main body text:  Mostly double spaced with a few exceptions. Table/Figure headings and long quotes may
be single spaced.
? Paragraphs: Wherever possible, avoid beginning a new paragraph at the bottom of a page or ending a
paragraph at the top of a page, unless at least two lines of text can be included in each case.
? References: Single space references, following the Harvard style.  Use hanging indents (the first line begins
at the margin and subsequent lines are indented).
? Appendix:  Retain the same margins as in the rest of the GA/FP.Typeface should be the same or similar to
what is used in the rest of the document.  The style of tables and figures should confirm to Harvard Style
guidelines.  Include Appendices in the Table of Contents.
5.2 Business Plan to do list
Map and title page
Foreword (personal)
Table of contents
Preliminary details (Contact information; Professional advisers; Definitions and legal notice)
Executive Summary
Ch. 1 The company
1.1 The Business Idea – History / Current Status
1.2 The Vision Statement
1.3 Mission Statement
1.4 Products and services
1.5 Legal status and ownership
1.6 Basic corporate information
1.7 Company structure and Human Resources
1.8 Company Culture
Ch. 2 Industry Analysis (Primary and / or secondary data)
2.1 Industry definition
2.2 Industry size, growth and sales projections
2.3 Industry characteristics
2.4 Industry trends
Ch. 3 Market Analysis (Primary and / or secondary data)
3.1 Market segmentation and target market selection
3.2 Buyer behaviour
3.3 Competitor analysis
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3.4 Estimation of annual sales and market share
Ch. 4 Marketing Plan
4.1 SWOT Analysis
4.2 Market strategy
4.2.1 Position strategy
4.2.2 Points of differentiation
4.3 Pricing strategy
4.4 Sales process and promotion mix
4.5 Distribution and sales
Ch. 5 Operations and Product Development Plan
5.1 Operations plan
5.2 Product (or service) development plan
5.3 HR Plan
Ch. 6 Financial analysis
6.1 Start Up Expenses
6.2 Assumptions sheet
6.3 Pro forma financial statements
6.3.1 Opening Day Balance Sheet (beginning of the year)
6.3.2  Profit and Loss projection (12 Months)
6.3.3 Cash flow (12 Months)
6.3.4 Projected balance sheet (end of year)
6.4 Ratio analysis
6.5 Break Even Analysis
6.6 Profit Projection (4 years)
Conclusion and Recommendations
Literature review (part of market and industry analysis)
Appendices (specification of the operational plan and financial statements, etc.)
5.3 Consultancy Report to do list
1. Introduction
2. Letter of understanding (formulation of problem and Gap).
a. Consultation with client, and scope and objectives of the project.
b. Clarify the objectives, and proposed deliverables are to be stated.
c. Formulation of the problem and definition of the research question.
d. Formulation of type of consultancy assignment.
3. Analysis of problem and conceptual framework.
a. Internal analysis
b. External analysis
c. Use of models/frameworks (etc. BCG, INK, Change models, cost analysis models, Value chain
models).
4. Literature review (see information under academic research)
5. Methodology and research methods (see information under academic research)
a. The type of consultancy assignment must be highlighted and explained.
6. Timelines and milestones
7. Analysis and results (see section under academic research)
8. Conclusions and recommendations
9. References
10. Appendices
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6 The official process and deadlines for Graduation
Graduation Planning Deadlines
(Students/Tutors)
Graduation Clearance  Form Guidelines
No    student    is    allowed    to    present    and    defend    their    Graduation Assignment/Final Project unless
they have handed in a completed and signed clearance form within three days after the submission of
the final version (within three days from the deadline for final version submission). The clearance form
shows that a student has completed all the required exams except the Final Project and have achieved
220 EC Credits, and paid all outstanding duesto the institution.
? The Clearance Form should be used as a normal graduation procedure
? The Clearance Form should be handed in to the student Registrar before 16.00 on the
Wednesday of Week 4.
? Once a list of students has been established on the Tuesday of Week 6, the list is added to the
agenda item of the GA/WER Presentations, both on the Student Timetable and the Central Agenda.
GA presentations are always planned on the Friday of Exam Week each block with the exception of
retake blocks.
? Students must submit two properly bound (NO SPIRAL BINDING) copies of their dissertation at least
3 days before the presentation. You can hand them in to the Front Desk.
? As part of the clearance process students need to certify to the following: That the submitted work is my
own work, was completed while registered as a student for the degree stated on the title page, and I
have not obtained a degree elsewhere on the basis of the research presented in this submitted work.
Where the submitted work is based on work done in conjunction with others, I certify that a substantial
part is my own original work, the extent of which is indicated in the title page of the submitted work. No
part of my thesis has been accepted or is currently being submitted for any degree, diploma or
certificate or other qualification in this University or elsewhere. This will be included in the graduation
clearance form.
Please note: Please indicate if you would like to make use of any special equipment for your
presentation. You must arrange this either through your tutor or the education operations department at
least one week in advance from the time of presentation
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Graduation Clearance Form
For a student to graduate he or she is obliged to have this clearance form signed by relevant
departments and handed over to the Student Registrar before the final presentation of the dissertation.
With their signature, each department has agreed on clearance for  the student to proceed to graduation.
Student name:……………………………………………………………………….…. Student number:…………………..…………
Student Signature ………………………. Planned graduation date: ……………………………………………………….……
? Education Department, represented by the student’stutor (all EC except for the
Graduation Module achieved)
Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date:………………………………………………………………..     Signature: ………………………………………….…………
? Housing Department, represented by the Office Manager
Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………………………………..    Signature:……………………………………………………………
? Front Office, represented by the Front Office Manager (Books)
Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………..…………………….    Signature:   …………………………………………………………
? Financial Department, represented by the Student Registrar
Name: …………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………………………………..    Signature:……………………………………………………………
? Examination and Graduation Board, represented by the Chairperson
Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date: ……………………………………………………………..    Signature:……………………………………………………………
Date:                                                                                                          Place:
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Notes – Graduation Assignment / FP Planning:
1. This GA/FP planning schedule is for full-time study in order to achieve 20 EC’s. According to this
planning, the students who are working full-time on their GA can complete it in-time. Students
working part-time, or completing any other study requirements, should consider extra time and
must discuss this clearly with their tutor.
2. Only those students who have started their work before the summer (from block 7) can graduate
in Block 1.
3. Students should make sure that the submitted content is not a draft and/or final draft but the
absolute final error-free version, before they press the submission button on the deadline for
submitting any part and/or final version GA.
4. Students must develop their own planning for each chapter of the GA, data collection and/or
analysis to write initial draft versions. These drafts should be used to develop final versions which
should be uploaded before the submission deadlines.
5. Students must submit two properly bound copies of their dissertation at least 3 days before the
presentation. You can hand them in to the Front Desk.
6. Block Weeks mentioned in this schedule are the standard 6 weeks of each block excluding any
Introduction Weeks (IW), Study Weeks (SW) and Catch-up Weeks mentioned in any block in
the year calendar. Please check the GA / FP module online area for the specific days and times
for upload deadlines!
7. The Turnitin Upload area for GA Final Version of a block CLOSES at 4PM CET (16:00 hours
Dutch Time) on the Monday of Week 4 of a block. Once it’s closed, it will become hidden to
students and the upload area in the next block will open. If you miss the deadline you will need to
submit in the next block’s submission area.
8. Technical errors: Make sure that you attempt your upload well before the deadline. If there is an
error you are obliged to contact the Front Desk immediately for help
9. Graduation Ceremonies ( 2 per academic year ) are planned in as follows:
? 2nd Week Friday of Retake Block 4
? 2nd Week Friday of Retake Block 8
Graduation Opportunity 1, (Block 1)
Day Block Week Deadlines
Block 7 ( previous academic year )
Monday    Block 7, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday    Block 7, Week 3 Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday   Block 7, Week 4 Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday    Block 7, Week 6 Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model /Ethical Issues etc. or Ch. 1- 4
Block 1
Friday Block 1, Week 1 2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Block 1, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback    Block 1, Week 3
Monday   Block 1, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 1, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 1, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 1, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
Graduation Opportunity 2, (Block 2)
Day Block Week Deadlines
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Block 1
Monday   Block 1, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday Block 1, Week 3 Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday Block 1, Week 4
Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday   Block 1, Week 6
Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model/Ethical Issue etc. or Ch. 1- 4
Block 2
Friday Block 2, Week 1   2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Block 2, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback Block 2, Week 3
Monday   Block 2, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 2, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 2, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 2, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
Graduation Opportunity 3, (Block 3)
Day Block Week Deadlines
Block 2
Monday   Block 2, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday   Block 2, Week 3
Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday Block 2, Week 4
Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday Block 2, Week 6 Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model/Ethical Issues etc. or Ch. 1- 4
Block 3
Friday Block 3, Week 1
2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Block 3, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback    Block 3, Week 3
Monday   Block 3, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 3, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 3, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 3, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
Graduation Opportunity 4, (Block 5)
Day Block Week Deadlines
Block 3
Monday   Block 3, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday   Block 3, Week 3
Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday Block 3, Week 4 Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday Block 3, Week 6
Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model/Ethical Issues etc. or Ch. 1- 4
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Block 5
Friday Block 5, Week 1 2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on  Student Request
Block 5, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback    Block 5, Week 3
Monday   Block 5, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 5, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 5, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 5, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
Graduation Opportunity 5,  (Block 6)
Day Block Week Deadlines
Block 5
Monday   Block 5, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday   Block 5, Week 3
Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday   Block 5, Week 4
Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday   Block 5, Week 6 Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model/Ethical Issues etc. or Ch. 1- 4
Block 6
Friday Block 6, Week 1
2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Block 6, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback    Block 6, Week 3
Monday   Block 6, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 6, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 6, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 6, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
Graduation Opportunity 6, (Block 7)
Day Block Week Deadlines
Block 6
Monday   Block 6, Week 1 Approval of passed Research Proposal by the Tutor
for the official start of GA
Monday   Block 6, Week 3
Deadline for submission of final
version Ch. 1 & 2
Friday Block 6, Week 4
Tutor Feedback on Ch. 1 & 2 + Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Monday   Block 6, Week 6 Submission of Research Instruments/Framework,
Model/Ethical Issues etc. or Ch. 1- 4
Block 7
Friday Block 7, Week 1
2nd Feedback and/or Meeting on
Student Request if necessary
Block 7, Week 2 Student working on Final Version
based on feedback    Block 7, Week 3
Monday Block 7, Week 4 Final Version Submission Deadline
Monday Block 7, Week 6 Approval Examination Board (EB)
Tuesday Block 7, Week 6 Results EB + Presentation Schedule announcement
Friday Block 7, Week 6 Graduation Presentation
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7 Supervision of the GA/FP
Supervisors are normally members of the academic staff within the Examination and Education board. They
will be allocated according to various criteria including their familiarity with the propose topic, their
knowledge of the relevant methodologies, their experience in conducting and supervising research projects,
and their workloads. Each student is entitled to support from their supervisor. Supervisors will normally be
supervising a number of students, so the total time available should, as far as possible, be divided equally
between their supervisees. Tutors are allocated a maximum of 12 hours per student for supervision that
includes  marking; consequently,  when you use your tutor’s time, use it wisely. This does not necessarily mean
that supervisors will support their supervisees in one–to–one tutorials; different tutors and students prefer
different methods, and very often you will gain more from being part of a small tutorial group than from one–
to–one support,   especially in the early stages of your research. It is the responsibility of students to make
mutually agreeable arrangements with their supervisor. Students can see other tutors for advice; however,
this is at the discretion of the other tutors.
Keep your supervisor up to date if you discuss aspects of your research with another tutor. We strongly advise
you to see your supervisor regularly and together to follow    a structured and planned approach to the
dissertation along the lines that we are suggesting in this document. Students who do poorly on the
dissertation are usually the ones who have failed to meet regularly with their supervisor, and who have not
followed a systematic plan. Supervisors are advised to keep details of attendance for each supervisee. We
strongly advise you to keep a similar record detailing what was discussed and the actions you need to take.
The following highlights the standard level of supervision that students should receive from the school.
7.1 Tutor / Student Supervision
Students can expect the following level of supervision from their tutor:
? Supervisors will make themselves available for appropriate tutorial times in normal office hours
during semester times (normally not during the Easter/ Summer break periods as some supervisors
will take annual leave at such times). Discuss supervisory arrangements with your supervisor at the
first meeting.
? If you choose to complete your project at a distance (i.e. you are unable to come into the University
for supervisory meetings) this can impact upon the effectiveness of the support and guidance that
supervisors will be able to offer. If you are planning to be away from the campus and unable to attend
face-to-face tutorials, please liaise with your supervisor and agree on the support that they will be
able to offer at a distance.
? Supervisors will normally review in depth one chapter of the thesis. This chapter can be the student’s
choice; however, the vast majority of students choose the literature review as this comes early on in
the process and students generally want to receive some feedback at this stage. Students should
submit a word-processed full draft of their chosen chapter. Supervisors are normally expected to
review the chosen chapter once, and should not be expected to keep reviewing re-submitted versions
of the same chapter.
? Supervisors should normally review a draft chapter and return it to the student within a few working
days (3-5 days) with an appropriate level of feedback.
? Supervisors will provide advice and guidance on appropriate research methodologies. It is expected
that students will also attend relevant lectures to support their research as well as reviewing various
research methods texts.
? Supervisors will notify students in advance of any leave they wish to take during semester time. At
various times, some supervisors may be out of the school for reasons such as attending conferences,
placement visits and other University business. If this absence results in the supervisor being out of
the office during term time for more than 5 working days, the supervisor should make appropriate
cover arrangements, and  notify each student.
? Supervisors are allocated a total of 12 hours per year per student, which includes marking.
Supervisors can expect the following from each of their students:
? Regular, punctual attendance at supervisory tutorial meetings. Try to avoid ‘dropping in’ to
supervisor’s offices and quickly asking for advice since the supervisor may need time to reflect on
your questions.
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? Students must come fully prepared to supervisory tutorial meetings, which means that you have read
around the subject area, and / or have drafts of material that need to be consulted.
? Students should advise supervisors with regard to their holiday plans and general availability
throughout the research process.
? Students should keep supervisors up to date with any problems that may interfere with the deadline
or the successful completion of the thesis.
? Students should openly communicate with their supervisor on any other problems or fears with
regard to their project.
? Students should develop a regular time line for their project research process.
? Students should not leave the project until the end of the academic year as this places unreasonable
supervisory demands on tutors. Supervision is available at appointed times only and tutors cannot be
expected to condense supervision into a couple of months, particularly as they may be on annual
leave.
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8. Assessment Criteria
8.1 Assessment criteria for the Academic research graduation assignment
8.2 Assessment criteria for the Business Plan
Student Name: ________________________________________Student Number: ____________
8.3. Assessment criteria for Consultancy Plan
9. Extension to deadlines and mitigating circumstances
9.1 Mitigating Circumstances
During your University studies, you may have certain times when circumstances prevent you from performing
to the best of your ability. This could be due to family problems, close personal bereavement, or illness. In the
first instance, this should be discussed with the Tutor who will advise you.
9.2 Extension to Deadline
Normally, deadline work must not be missed. If, due to exceptional circumstances, you are unable to meet the
deadline, you may request an extension using the appropriate form  available from the School Office.
Supporting evidence will normally be required when applications for extensions are made, such as a medical
certificate, doctor’s letter, death certificate, etc.. The Exam Board is the only body who can authorize
extensions. You may wish to make an appointment with your tutor who can also help you complete the
application and ensure that you have the relevant evidence.
Requests for extensions should normally be submitted in advance, at least three full working days before the
deadline date. You must take the application with your supporting evidence to your tutor.
9.3 Late Submission
Late submission is not normally condoned unless there are significant reasons (‘mitigating circumstances’), and
supported by written evidence. This includes absence from an assessment, failure to submit or undertake
work, failure to submit work by the deadline, or poor performance.
The deadline date for submission of claims for mitigation is the last Thursday of the Block. If you hand work in
late (that is, after the deadline, or the extended deadline if one was granted), the assignment receives a ‘zero’
mark on the feedback sheet. However, for the student’s information, the tutor will write the actual mark the
work would have received (had it not been late) on the GA mark sheet.
9.4 Waiver of Tuition Fee
A student will be granted a waiver in the tuition fee of one block maximum only once in case of failure in their
GA/FP.
Supervisor’s WP evaluation
ASSESSMENT FORM OF THE WORK PLACEMENT SUPERVISOR
BEOORDELINGSFORMULIER BEDRIJFSMENTOR STAGE
Dear supervisor,
Could you be so kind to fill in this form before the final appraisal interview with a representative from our University
take place. Please, make three copies available before the meeting.
Thank you in advance.
K.rgs,
Workplacement Coordinator
Name of work placement
supervisor
Naam bedrijfsmentor
Name of company
Naam bedrijf
English name of student
(Engelse) naam student
Student number
ID-code student

Mark:
Cijfer
Signature of work placement supervisor Date of assessment
Handtekening bedrijfsmentor Datum beoordeling
………………………………………………….. ………………………………
Assessment of competencies/ skills
Beoordeling ontwikkelingsniveau per competentie
Unknown
Oonbekend
Insuffient
Onvoldoende
Reasonable
Matig
Sufficient
Voldoende
Good
Goed
Analytical skills and ability to judge
Analytisch vermogen en oordeelsvorming ? can distinguish main topics from peripherals
(kan hoofdzaken en bijzaken van elkaar scheiden) ? can distinguish opinions from facts
(kan meningen en feiten van elkaar scheiden) ? can state the core of the problem
(kan kern van problemen benoemen) ? can judge based on facts and give arguments
(kan oordelen op feiten baseren/beargumenteren) ? can draw conclusions
(kan passende conclusies trekken) ? can ask relevant questions
(kan relevante vragen stellen)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Problem solving ability (Probleemoplossend vermogen) ? can foresee problems in advance
(kan problemen tijdig signaleren) ? can suggest proposals to solve problems
(kan voorstellen doen om problemen op te lossen) ? can solve problems independently
(kan zelfstandig problemen oplossen)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Communication skills (Communicatief vermogen) ? has the ability for clear oral communication
(kan mondeling op heldere wijze communiceren) ? has the ability for clear written communication
(kan schriftelijk op heldere wijze communiceren) ? has the ability to work with computer software office
packages ( kan pc software office programma’s gebruiken ) ? has the ability for clear online communication
(kan online op heldere wijze communiceren) ? has the ability to hold different types of conversations
(kan zelfstandig diverse typen gesprekken voeren) ? can listen actively
(kan luisteren) ? can use the Dutch and/or English language in the correct
manner
(kan Nederlandse en/of Engelse taal op correcte wijze hanteren)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Cooperative ability (Samenwerkend vermogen) ? can actively take part in a group
(kan zichzelf profileren in groepsverband) ? can show interest and be open to others
(kan belangstelling tonen en openstaan voor anderen) ? can socialize and interact with others
(kan zich gemakkelijk in gezelschap mengen)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Assessment of competencies / skills
Beoordeling ontwikkelingsniveau per competentie
Unknown
Oonbekend
Insufficient
Onvoldoende
Reasonable
Matig
Sufficient
Voldoende
Good
Goed
Personal effectiveness Doelgerichtheid (persoonlijke effectiviteit)
? can formulate realistic goals
(kan realistische doelstellingen formuleren)
? can keep goal and task oriented
(kan doelgericht/resultaatgericht werken)
? can work effectively with others
(kan effectief met anderen samenwerken)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Work according to planning (Planmatig handelen)
? can make a plan of activities to achieve the results
(kan vooraf activiteiten in kaart brengen om resultaat te behalen)
? can set priorities and act accordingly (kan prioriteiten stellen
en daarnaar handelen)
? can manage time efficienctly (kan efficiënt met tijd omgaan)
? can make a realistic plan of activities (kan een realistische
planning opstellen)
? can deliver results on time (kan resultaten op tijd opleveren)
? can keep overview of activities and monitor the progress
(kan overzicht houden op werkzaamheden en voortgang bewaken)
? shows pro-active and creative thinking in his/her work ( kan
proactieve en creatieve denken in zijn werk latten zien)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Ability to take decisions (Besluitvaardigheid)
? can take action at the right moment
(kan op het juiste moment in actie komen)
? can take independ actions
(kan zelfstandig beslissingen nemen)
? can make use of negotiation techniques
(kan onderhandeling methoden gebruiken )
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Sensitivity (Sensitiviteit)
? can state the context of the work placement
(kan de context van de stageopdracht benoemen)
? can show respect to others and different viewpoints
(kan respect tonen voor anderen en andere zienswijzen)
? can act appropriately to the behavior of others
(kan adequaat reageren op gedrag van anderen)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Assessment of competencies/ skills
Beoordeling ontwikkelingsniveau per competentie
Unknown
Oonbekend
Insuffient
Onvoldoende
Reasonable
Matig
Sufficient
Voldoende
Good
Goed
Customer oriented (Klantgerichtheid)
? can describe and specify the scope of the desired result
(kan het door de opdrachtgever gewenste eindresultaat nauwkeurig
omschrijven en afbakenen)
? can keep on to appointments
(kan zich aan gemaakte afspraken houden)
? can report on progress of activities
(kan over voortgang werkzaamheden rapporteren)
? can deliver results that meet the requirements of the training
organization (kan resultaten opleveren, die voldoen aan wensen
opdrachtgever)
? can build up and maintain customer relationships (kan
klantenrelaties opbouwen en onderhouden )
? commercial thinking skills ( commercial denken vaardig )
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Self development (Zelfontwikkeling)
? is aware of their own strengths and weaknesses
(kan sterke en zwakke punten van zichzelf benoemen)
? can formulate personal goals
(kan persoonlijke leerdoelen formuleren)
? can ask for feedback on his/her own initiative
(kan actief om feedback over eigen functioneren vragen)
? can receive feedback without defensive
(kan feedback ontvangen zonder defensief te reageren)
? can adjust behavior on basis of feedback
(kan gedrag bijstellen op basis van feedback)
? can utilize opportunities on their own initiative
(kan kansen benutten en gaat uit eigen beweging nieuwe ervaringen
en uitdagingen aan)
Average level of development
Gemiddeld ontwikkelingsniveau
Attitude and work ethic
Beoordeling houding en werkinstelling

? stability and ability to cope with stress
(stabiliteit en stressbestendigheid)
? social skills (sociaal vaardig)
? openess and approachability (toegankelijkheid en openheid)
? dedication and ambition (inzet en ambitie)
? discipline (discipline)
? representative (representativiteit)
? flexiblity (flexibiliteit)
? sense of responsibility (verantwoordelijkheidsbesef)
Assessment level of knowledge
Beoordeling kennisniveau
Did you find the student lacking in any professional skills or knowledge?
Welke voor de beroepspraktijk relevante kennis heeft u bij de student gemist?
How did you find Wittenborg students in general or compared to students from other university interns?
Wat is uw oordeel over deze stagiair m/v van Wittenborg University, in het algemeen of vergeleken met staigiairs van
andere hogescholen?
How do you describe your experience working with this intern? In what ways this student from Wittenborg
University impressed you?
Hoe hebt u het werken met deze staigiair m/v ervaren? Wat is uw indruk van de stagiair?
Would you like to get more internship students (Bachelor and/or Master) van Wittenborg University aannemen?
Zou u in de toekomst opnieuw stagiairs m/v (Bachelor en/of Master) van Wittenborg University aannemen?
What kind of profile of outflow suits best with this student?
Welk uitstroomprofiel past op termijn het beste bij de student?
1. Junior manager in a large/corporate organization
2. Junior manager in a small/ middle organization
3. Staff function
4. Entrepreneur
5. Others, like …
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
What advice concerning his future career and personal development do you want to give to this student?
Welke ontwikkelingstips of adviezen heeft u voor de student?
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