FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24

Coursework Assessment Brief

Module Code: UMSDPM-15-M

Module Title: Evaluating the Global Context

Submission Deadline: Rolling deadline; see module programme

Assessment Component: Mini-seminar and individual essay

Assessment Weighting: 70%

Marking and feedback deadline (20 working days): Yes

N.B. all times are 24-hour clock, current local time (at time of submission) in the UK

Assessment Instructions

This assignment comprises two elements: a) group-lead mini-seminar, which forms the basis for
b) your individual essay.

When developing your mini-seminar and then individual essay you are expected to use a broad
resource base and rely predominantly on academic literature (examples of relevant books and
peer-reviewed journals are provided within the module handbook). All sources used should be
referenced using UWE Harvard Referencing System (detailed guidance on referencing is
available in the library and on the module Blackboard site).

a) Group-lead Mini-seminar (weighted at 20% of the task)

In the early EGC workshop you will be allocated to a small group. Each group is required to
prepare and deliver a mini-seminar on one of the following topics:

A: What are the real challenges but also the needs for the emerging markets to
implement sustainability policies?
B: What are the challenges for the air travel industry to implement some sustainability
solutions?
C: Would you support that the great depression in 1930 was a failure of capitalism?
D: How can trade and foreign direct investment policy influence business culture in
emerging economies?
E: Do phenomenon such as shadow-banking, crypto-currencies and the emergences of
the new BRICS threaten the international financial system?

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 F: Why some environmental and managerial factors in emerging economies might shift
due to the presence of foreign banks?
G: International Collusion and Competition: Comparative analysis of cases in the service
sector.
H: Understanding Emerging Markets and market entry modes.
I: Backshoring and the future of globalisation.

The seminar should demonstrate critical analysis of relevant literature sourced from diverse
range of peer-reviewed journals/academic books. The analysis should be supported by other
appropriate materials.
Your mini-seminar is expected to last 30 minutes and should include a presentation (20min)
and questions/answers (10 min). All members of the group must be involved in the
preparation and delivery of the mini-seminar. Failure to actively participate and contribute to
your mini-seminar will result in the mark of 0.
Mini-seminar will take place during the EGC workshops as indicated in the Module Programme
in the module handbook. Since the topics correspond to the theme discussed during the
workshop in the given week, once agreed there is no possibility of changing the date of your mini-
seminar.
The mini-seminar forms the basis for your subsequent development of the individual essay. After
the mini-seminar the group will be provided with feedback which will help you to develop written
work on the same topic.

!!! It is compulsory for the group to meet and consult the relevant lecturer at least once while
preparing your mini-seminar !!!

Visual materials
A copy of the PowerPoint slides and other materials prepared for the mini-seminar must be
emailed to the lecturer the latest 1hr before the beginning of your session. These materials will
be made available to the rest of the class after your mini-seminar.

b) Individual essay (2200 words; weighted at 80% of the task)

Based on your preparation of the mini-seminar and incorporating the feedback received you are
required to deliver an individual essay. In your essay, you are expected to demonstrate critical
discussion of academic literature sourced from peer-reviewed journals and academic books. This
discussion should be supported by other relevant materials.

Deadline: 3 weeks after your mini-seminar; 2pm UK time.

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Marking Criteria

The following criteria will be used in evaluating this assessment:

• Understanding of the subject matter

• Use of research evidence, ideas, literature
• Critical analysis
• Structure and coherence of the argument
• Style and referencing

Formative feedback and support during the module

The assignment will be carefully outlined in class and there will be regular checks on progress.
Formative feedback provides opportunities to reflect on the preparation of your assignment.
During the preparation of your mini-seminar you are required to at least once meet with the
tutor to discuss your ideas and progress. You are encouraged to contact your tutor more often
than that.
After your mini-seminar you will receive feedback which will help you shape your individual
essay.
Make sure to approach the module leader should you have any queries related to this
assignment.

Formatting
Mini-seminar:
A copy of the PowerPoint slides and other materials prepared for the mini-seminar must be
emailed to the lecturer the latest 1hr before the beginning of your session. These materials will
be made available to the rest of the class after your mini-seminar.

Individual essay:
Please use the following file format: MS Word (.docx)
We cannot ensure that other formats are compatible with markers’ software and cannot
guarantee to mark incorrect formats.
• the work should be word-processed in Arial font size 11
• Margins: 2.5 on each side, top and bottom
• 1.5 line spacing

The first page of your coursework must include:

• The title of your essay
• Your word count
• Your student number
• The module name and number

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Word Limit
The maximum word limit for the individual essay is 2200 words.
• There is no +/- 10% on word count and anything after the maximum word count will not be
marked, in line with UWE Bristol’s Word Count Policy.
• In line with UWE policy, this word count includes everything in the main body of the text
(including headings, tables, citations, quotes, lists, etc.).
• The list of references are NOT included in this word count.

Referencing and Assessment Offences

Please ensure you reference all sources used when developing your assessment, using the UWE
Harvard System. Failure to properly reference your work to original source material can be
grounds for the assessment offence of plagiarism and may result in failure of the assessment or
more serious implications. Further guidance on correct referencing is available on UWE’s Study
Skills referencing pages.

UWE’s Assessment Offences Policy outlines potential offences and it is your responsibility to
understand this policy and avoid potential offences. Details of what constitutes plagiarism and
how to avoid it can be found on UWE’s Study Skills pages about avoiding plagiarism.

Text-matching software (e.g. SafeAssign) is used to check every submission against other
submissions made at the same time, previous submissions to UWE and other universities, and
internet sources. We may also manually search for matches. When submitting your work, you
will be required to confirm that the work is your own.

It is an assessment offence to:

- copy work from any source, including your own previous assessments, and present it as
your own work for this assessment, or to provide your own work to others
- to work with others on the assessment in any way, or for anyone to make amends on
your work (including proofreaders, who may highlight issues but not edit the work)
- change individual words but keep, essentially, the same sentences and/or structures
from other sources: this will be detected by text-matching software. Please write in your
own words and style to convey your own learning.

Instructions for submission

You will deliver your mini-seminar on days indicated in the module programme, within the
module handbook.
You must submit your individual essay before the stated deadline via Blackboard, using the link
available in ‘Assignments’ section, ‘Assingnment2’ folder.

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Notification that the electronic submission portal is open for your assignment is displayed
(usually two weeks before the submission date) in the Coursework tab in myUWE.

Please allow sufficient time to upload your assignment, as the system becomes busier and
slower as the deadline approaches. Only your final upload will be counted. Ensure all your
information is submitted at one attempt to avoid overwriting your intended submission. Always
check and retain your receipts.

For full guidance on online submission through Blackboard, see UWE’s Academic Advice pages
on Assignments.

Submissions of coursework by any other method (including a paper copy, on disk or by email)
are NOT permissible for this module unless specifically agreed in advance of the submission
date.

Before submitting your work, please ensure that:

You have proof read you work thoroughly to ensure your work is presented
appropriately

You have addressed all the required elements of the assessment

You have referenced in accordance with the guidance provided

You have addressed each of the marking criterion

The submission is in the correct format

Final feedback and marks release

You will normally receive marks and feedback on you submission within 20 working days of the
submission deadline (not including public holidays or university closure days). Any delay in
returning your work will be communicated by the module leader via Blackboard.

Feedback on this module is not limited to the written comments you will receive on individual
written assessment submissions.

Feedback and marks for the mini-seminar will be provided in a meeting with your tutor shortly
after you delivered it. Feedback for the individual essay will be provided within 4 weeks after
submission.
For further guidance on feedback, please refer to the module handbook.

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Further guidance and support
There are a number of sources of support to improve your study skills, including:
• The UWE Library Study Skills pages – for online support and bookable workshops
• The Faculty of Business and Law’s Academic Success Centre for bookable workshops
• Guidance on using UWE’s Library.

Specific study skills pages relating to this module include:

• How to plan and structure your writing
• Presentation skills
• Working in a group
• Writing skills
• Further research skills / techniques
• How to write critically
• Literature reviews
• English language support

For further guidance on UWE assessment regulations and terminology see UWE’s Academic
Advice pages.

Personal Circumstances

If you are experiencing difficulties in completing a piece of assessment on time due to

unexpected circumstances (for example illness, accident, bereavement), seek advice from a
Student Support Adviser at the earliest opportunity. Appointments can be made via an
Information Point or online via the Student Support Pages.

Student Support Advisers can advise as to whether you should submit an application for
‘Personal Circumstances (PCs)’, how to do so and what evidence is required to support the
application. Further details on PCs can be found on the Student Support Pages.

The module leader cannot grant personal circumstances or extensions.