· Synthesis of existing literature -Review of literature focusing on variables, methodology, major findings
· What is the complication ? (any contradictory research, lack of conceptual clarity) leading to hypotheses/ propositions
· Proposed Methodology and Justification
· Expected Contribution to Leadership theory and practice
The research article will be between 3500-4000 words including references, references, and exhibits (tables and figures). Please consider each figure occupying a quarter of a page as about 150 words. Use a standard reference style (Harvard, or APA etc). The following is the criteria for the evaluation of research paper
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Criteria |
Marks |
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Synthesis of existing literature |
3 |
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Complications in the research-literature leading to hypotheses/ propositions |
3 |
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Justification for the choice of proposed methodology |
2 |
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Expected Contribution to Employee Development Theory and Practice |
2 |
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Final submission (end of week 11) |
10 |
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Total |
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Criteria |
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Grading Rubric |
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No Information presented |
Needs improvement |
Competent
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Accomplished
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Marks for the criteria |
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Synthesis of existing literature (elaborate) |
0 marks |
Lack enough studies to support the central position, and the studies are factually incorrect (0.5 Marks) |
Presents sufficient number of research studies, and more importantly including recent studies pertaining to the topic but sometimes fails to integrate the studies to build a coherent narrative (2 Marks) |
Presents sufficient number of research studies-includes recent literature, and seminal works in the field; integrates the literature well to build a coherent narrative; presents a specific proposition (s) / hypotheses. Specific details of number of research articles considered, BU library databases used to be provided as text, and as Screenshots (3 Marks) |
3 |
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Complications in the research-literature |
0 marks |
Does not comprehensively present the literature review to bring out the limitations of various studies/ theoretical perspectives (0.5 Marks) |
Reviews the extant literature comprehensively for studies which support and oppose each other; and specifically highlights the research gaps (2 Marks) |
Reviews the literature comprehensively to identify studies which support or oppose the central position; integrates the arguments well to highlight the research gaps Specific details of number of research articles considered, BU library databases used to be provided as text, and as Screenshots (3 Marks) |
3 |
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Justification for the choice of proposed methodology |
0 marks |
The choice of proposed methodology is inadequate or is unsuitable to investigate the research problem (0.5 Mark) |
The choice of proposed methodology is in alignment with the research problem although the candidate would have overlooked some limitations to the use of such methodology (1 Mark) |
The choice of proposed methodology is in alignment with the research problem; the candidate considers the methodological limitations and comprehensively addresses them (2 Marks) |
2 |
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Expected contribution to employee recruitment and selection-theory and practice |
0 marks |
The proposed study is merely a repetition of previous research and does not add any value to employee recruitment & selection theory; furthermore, the proposed topic is not relevant to organizations (0.5 Marks) |
The proposed study adds value either to employee recruitment and selection theory / or practice. (1 Mark) |
The proposed study adds value to both employee recruitment and selection theory and practice through its relevance (2 marks) |
2 |
Note: your ability to present the ideas using the appropriate vocabulary and clarity of writing will be evaluated. The marks indicated in the rubric are the maximum marks that you will get when meeting the criteria.
