for the writer Finance guru only

The report is to be no longer than 5 A4 pages (excluding cover page, table of contents, reference list and marking guide). The word processed report should meet the following requirements: font type of Times New Roman, font size 12, double spaced with 3cm margins. The report is to be written in lay language but must indicate a sound conceptual understanding of the key issues. For work submitted that is more than 5 pages and do not meet the above requirements, marks will only be awarded up until the equivalent of 5 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12 and 3cm margins all around.

The submitted work is to contain:

• A word processed document that is spell- and grammar- checked;

It must be structured as a report. The structure of a report is available on Blackboard,

titled “How to write a report”.

There is no necessity to submit an executive summary or a covering letter;

• Students should use the Chicago referencing style when preparing the reports. More information can be found on this style from the Library web site:

http://library.curtin.edu.au/research_and_information_skills/referencing

• The work you submit must be your own. Any plagiarism from other students’ work, from ‘solutions’ circulating from prior years, from ‘solutions manuals’ or published material will result in an automatic zero score for the submission. Significant penalties are imposed where assignments are found to be plagiarised. The University policy on plagiarism and academic misconduct can be found on this webpage:

http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/plagiarism.cfm

• Failure to hand in the written submission to your tutor will automatically incur a penalty of 10% for every day or part thereof the assignment is late. Extensions to the written submission due date will only be considered by the Unit Coordinator (Cheow Wing Wong) and will be granted only in extreme circumstances. Applications for extensions must be received in writing prior to the due date and be accompanied by supporting evidence.

Prior to submitting your written submission, please refer to the questions below:

• Do you have a written introduction for your topic?

• Does the introduction identify the topic?

• Does your introduction communicate the purpose of the report clearly?

• Does you introduction identify the scope of the report?

• Do you have a section that addresses the questions in the topic?

• Have you used appropriate and relevant material to answer the questions?

• Are your answers logically developed?

• Are your answers linked to the purpose identified in the introduction?

• Have you highlighted and discussed the main points in sufficient detail?

• Have you used the Chicago referencing style to reference the sources you have used in your report?

Have you linked your conclusion to the purpose of your report?

• In your conclusion, have you summarized the main points of the report?

• Have you included a reference list?

• Have you adhered to the guidelines for the written submission (such as page limit, font size, etc.)?