Assessment Information
This assignment is designed to assess learning outcomes:1, 2 and 3
1. Conduct an effective literature review with the synthesis and critical evaluation to be expected of
such an activity.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how to carry out accounting research projects, how to structure
them, and of the methods available to gather and to analyze data, and to present results.
3. Enhance digital literacy skills by undertaking an independent review of relevant literature and
demonstrating the ability to identify key references appropriate to the chosen topic area
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Criteria for Assessment: Please refer to page 3 onwards
Word Count
The word count is 3000 words
There will be a penalty of a deduction of 10% of the mark (after internal moderation) for work
exceeding the word limit by 10% or more.
The word limit includes quotations but excludes the references list.