MD4058 Research and Study Skills

Task:

Write a Reflection piece on your learning experiences i.e. during the Study Skills module and writing the assignments

Follow the structure required

This should be a mini essay containing an introduction, analysis and conclusion. Present an argument to say how the two articles are similar and / or different; how they connect and /or contrast, on their structure and their main themes. Also, compare the article reference list/bibliography and how the sources are used within the research articles. The essay should only contain the references of the two articles which are being compared - no other references are required in this part. N.B.  The essay should not have sub-headings.

Within this section you should identify what you have learnt from this exercise/assessment and the Study Skills module as a whole. In addition to these observations you should consider the implications for you as a student and as a  .  You need to provide evidence of further reading in this section and therefore include between 6 to 10 additional academic references. In this section you can write in the first person using I or me. 

Important Points to Remember when Writing your Assignments;

1.Clarity of argument presented in assignment 1; comparison of journal articles
2.Level of sophistication of observations and self-reflection in assignment 2
3.Inclusion of appropriate academic sources to support / evidence through citations for both assignments 1 and 2

How to Present your Assignments

1.Each assignment must contain words
2.You should include a list of your sources, at the end of each of your assignments. These should include ALL references that you have included in your work. Please see Lancashire School of Business & Enterprise Referencing Guidance . N.B. Here is the link to detailed instructions on how to cite journals.
3.In text citations should be made for both quotes, summaries and paraphrasing.  Page numbers should be given for quotes and for paraphrasing where the paraphrase is specific enough that page/s can be identified.