Applied business research
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BUS707 Applied Business Research T220
All information in the Subject Outline is correct at the time of approval. KOI reserves the right to make changes to the
Subject Outline if they become necessary. Any changes require the approval of the KOI Academic Board and will be
formally advised to those students who may be affected by email and via Moodle.
Information contained within this Subject Outline applies to students enrolled in the trimester as indicated
1. General Information
1.1 Administrative Details
Associated HE Award(s) Duration Level Subject Coordinator
G.Dip. Bus; M.Acc; MPA 1 trimester Postgraduate Dr Evi Lanasier
evi.lanasier@koi.edu.au
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L: Level 1, 545 Kent St.
Consultation: via Moodle or by
appointment
1.2 Core / Elective
This is a core subject for the above courses.
1.3 Subject Weighting
Indicated below is the weighting of this subject and the total course points.
Subject Credit Points Total Course Credit Points
4 G. Dip Bus 32; MAcc 48; MPA 64
1.4 Student Workload
Indicated below is the expected student workload per week for this subject
No. Timetabled Hours/Week* No. Personal Study
Hours/Week**
Total Workload Hours/Week***
4 hours/week
(2 hour Lecture + 2 hour Tutorial)
6 hours/week 10 hours/week
* Total time spent per week at lectures and tutorials
** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc.
*** Combination of timetable hours and personal study.
1.5 Mode of Delivery Blended, that is face-to-face/online
1.6 Pre-requisites Nil
1.7 General Study and Resource Requirements
o Students are expected to attend classes with the weekly worksheets and subject support material
provided in Moodle. Students should read this material before coming to class to improve their ability
to participate in the weekly activities.
o Students will require access to the internet and their KOI email and should have basic skills in word
processing software such as MS Word, spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and visual
presentation software such as MS PowerPoint.
o Computers and WIFI facilities are extensively available for student use throughout KOI. Students are
encouraged to make use of the campus Library for reference materials.
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Resource requirements specific to this subject: Specific resources will be identified in discussions with
your lecturer. Prescribed readings and research examples will be posted to Moodle for additional
guidance and recommended readings listed at section 2.9 will provide useful background reading.
2 Academic Details
2.1 Overview of the Subject
BUS707 Applied Business Research provides students with a thorough understanding of the research
process and concepts and designs appropriate for applied research problems in their area of study, and
builds an awareness and appreciation for ethical issues involved in research. An examination of different
methodologies will enable students to select and justify their choice from a range of both quantitative and
qualitative methodologies for their research proposal. When undertaken by MPA students, the subject is
designed to allow them to develop a research topic and design for their Research Project (BUS710
Research Project).
2.2 Graduate Attributes for Postgraduate Courses
Graduates of Postgraduate courses from King’s Own Institute will achieve the graduate attributes
expected from successful completion of a Master’s degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework
(2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge
in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning.
King’s Own Institute’s key generic graduate attributes for a master’s level degree are summarised below:
KOI Master Degree
Graduate Attributes Detailed Description
Knowledge Current, comprehensive and coherent knowledge, including recent developments and applied research methods
Critical Thinking Critical thinking skills to identify and analyse current theories and developments and emerging trends in professional practice
Communication
Communication and technical skills to analyse and theorise,
contribute to professional practice or scholarship, and present
ideas to a variety of audiences
Research and Information
Literacy
Cognitive and technical skills to access and evaluate
information resources, justify research approaches and interpret
theoretical propositions
Creative Problem Solving
Skills
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse
and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories,
solve complex problems and apply established theories to
situations in professional practice
Ethical and Cultural
Sensitivity
Appreciation and accountability for ethical principles, cultural
sensitivity and social responsibility, both personally and
professionally
Leadership and Strategy
Initiative, leadership skills and ability to work professionally and
collaboratively to achieve team objectives across a range of
team roles
Expertise in strategic thinking, developing and implementing
business plans and decision making under uncertainty
Professional Skills High level personal autonomy, judgement, decision-making and accountability required to begin professional practice
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2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes
Listed below, are key knowledge and skills students are expected to attain by successfully completing this
subject:
Subject Learning Outcomes Contribution to Graduate Attributes
a) Apply knowledge of research principles and methods and
evaluate their appropriateness to various research problems in
business
b) Integrate independent research skills through a literature review
c) Justify the key considerations for ethics and integrity that relate
to an area of business research practice
d) Construct and justify a proposal for conducting independent
research.
2.4 Subject Content and Structure
Below are details of the subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in
lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated.
Weekly Planner:
Week
(beginning)
Topic Covered in Each
Week’s Lecture Reading(s)
Expected work as
listed in Moodle
1
06 Jul
Introducing business
research and understanding
research philosophy
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 1 and 4
Assessment brief
Tutorial activity: Knowing
about applied business
research
2
13 Jul Developing research skills
Saunders and Lewis,
Chapter 1
Tutorial activity:
Choosing and justifying
research topic
3
20 Jul Choosing research topics
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 2
Tutorial activity:
Developing research
question
Research objectives
4
27 Jul
Understanding research
ethics
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 3
Tutorial activity: Acting
ethically
5
03 Aug
The role of theory and
literature review
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 5 and 6
Tutorial activity:
Using internet for
background research
Evaluating sources
Assessment 2 due:
Week 5 Saturday 11.59 pm
6
10 Aug
Research design:
quantitative and qualitative
research
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 7 and Chapter 8
Tutorial activity:
Using multiple and mixed
approach
16 Aug 2020
–
23 Aug 2020 Mid trimester break
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24 Aug
Research methodology and
design
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 9 and Chapter 10
Tutorial activity:
Defending methodology
8
31 Aug
Fieldwork : qualitative data
collection
Zikmund et al, Chapter 12,
13, 14
Tutorial activity: Running a
focus group.
Assessment 3 due
Week 8 Saturday 11.59pm
9
07 Sep
Fieldwork: quantitative data
collection Zikmund et al, Chapter 15
Tutorial activity: Constructing
Questionnaire
10
14 Sep Writing research proposal Zikmund et al, Chapter 11
Tutorial activity: Presenting
to lay audiences
Assessment 4 due
Week 10 Saturday 11.59pm
11
21 Sep
Data analysis: qualitative
and quantitative data
analysis
Zikmund et al,
Chapter 18 and Chapter 19 Presentation – Batch 1
12
28 Sep
Completing and presenting
the research Zikmund et al, Chapter 20 Presentation – Batch 2
13
04 Oct Study Review Week
14
12 Oct There is no Final Exam for this subject
15
18 Oct
Student Vacation begins
Enrolments for T320 open
16
26 Oct
Results Released 27 Oct 2020
Certification of Grades 30 Oct 2020
T320 begins 02 Nov 2020
1
02 Nov
Week 1 of classes for T320
Friday 30 Oct 2020 – Review of Grade Day for T220 – see Sections 2.6 and 3.2 below for
more information.
2.5 Public Holiday Amendments
Please note: KOI is closed on all scheduled NSW Public Holidays.
T220 has one (1) public holiday (Labour Day) that occurs during this trimester. Classes scheduled for this
public holiday (Calendar Class Dates) will be rescheduled as per the table below.
This applies to ALL subjects taught in T220.
Please see the table below and adjust your class timing as required. Please make sure you have
arrangements in place to attend the rescheduled classes if applicable to your T220 enrolment.
Classes will be conducted at the same time and in the same location as your normally scheduled class
except these classes will be held on the date shown below.
Calendar Class Date Rescheduled Class Date
Monday 05 October 2020 (Week 13)
Study Review Week
Not required
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2.6 Review of Grade, Deferred Exams & Supplementary Exams/Assessments
Review of Grade:
There may be instances when you believe that your final grade in a subject does not accurately reflect your
performance against the subject criteria. Section 8 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy
(www.koi.edu.au) describes the grounds on which you may apply for a Review of Grade.
If this happens and you are unable to resolve it with the Academic staff concerned then you can apply for
a formal Review of Grade within the timeframes indicated in the following sections of this subject outline –
Supplementary Assessments, 3.2 Appeals Process as well as the Assessment and Assessment Appeals
Policy. Please ensure you read the Review of Grade information before submitting an application.
Review of Grade Day:
Final exam scripts will not normally be returned to students. Students can obtain feedback on their exam
performance at the Review of Grade Day. KOI will hold the Review of Grade Day for all subjects studied in
T220 on
Friday 30 October 2020
Only final exams will be discussed as all other assessments should have been reviewed during the
trimester.
If you fail one or more subjects and you wish to consider applying for a Review of Grade you are
STRONGLY ADVISED to attend the Review of Grade Day. You will have the chance to discuss your final
exam with your lecturer, and will be advised if you have valid reasons for applying for a Review of Grade
(see Section 3.2 below and the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy).
A formal request for a review of grade may not be considered unless you first contact the subject
coordinator to discuss the result.
Deferred Exams:
If you wish to apply for a deferred exam, you should submit an Application for Assignment Extension or
Deferred Exam Form before the prescribed deadline.
If you miss your mid-trimester or final exam there is no guarantee you will be offered a deferred exam.
You must apply within the stated timeframe and satisfy the conditions for approval to be offered a
deferred exam (see Section 8.1 of the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy and the Application
for Assignment Extension or Deferred Exam Forms). In assessing your request for a deferred exam, KOI
will take into account the information you provide, the severity of the event or circumstance, your
performance on other items of assessment in the subject, class attendance and your history of previous
applications for special consideration.
Deferred mid-trimester exams will be held before the end of week 9. Deferred final exams will be held on
two days during week 1 or 2 in the next trimester. You will not normally be granted a deferred exam on
the grounds that you mistook the time, date or place of an examination, or that you have made
arrangements to be elsewhere at that time; for example, have booked plane tickets.
If you are offered a deferred exam, but do not attend you will be awarded 0 marks for the exam. This may
mean it becomes difficult for you to pass the subject. If you apply for a deferred exam within the required
time frame and satisfy the conditions you will be advised by email (to your KOI student email address) of
the time and date for the deferred exam. Please ensure that you are available to take the exam at this
time.
Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that item of assessment towards
your final mark in the subject.
Supplementary Assessments (Exams and Assessments):
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A supplementary assessment may be offered to students to provide a final opportunity to demonstrate
successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a subject. Supplementary assessments are only
offered at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. In considering whether or not to offer a supplementary
assessment, KOI will take into account your performance on all the major assessment items in the subject,
your attendance, participation and your history of any previous special considerations.
Students are eligible for a supplementary assessment for their final subject in a course where they fail the
subject but have successfully completed all other subjects in the course. You must have completed all
major assessment tasks for the subject and obtained a passing mark on at least one of the major
assessment tasks to be eligible for a supplementary assessment.
If you believe you meet the criteria for a supplementary assessment for the final subject in your course, but
have not received an offer, complete the “Complaint, Grievance, Appeal Form” and send your form to
reception@koi.edu.au. The deadline for applying for supplementary assessment is the Friday of the first
week of classes in the next trimester.
If you are offered a supplementary assessment, you will be advised by email to your KOI student email
address of the time and due date for the supplementary assessment – supplementary exams will normally
be held at the same time as deferred final exams during week 1 or week 2 of the next trimester.
You must pass the supplementary assessment to pass the subject. The maximum grade you can achieve
in a subject based on a supplementary assessment is a PASS grade.
If you:
o are offered a supplementary assessment, but fail it;
o are offered a supplementary exam, but do not attend; or
o are offered a supplementary assessment but do not submit by the due date;
you will receive a FAIL grade for the subject.
2.7 Teaching Methods/Strategies
Briefly described below are the teaching methods/strategies used in this subject:
o Lectures (2 hours/week) are conducted in seminar style and address the subject content, provide
motivation and context and draw on the students’ experience and preparatory reading.
o Tutorials (2 hours/week) include class discussion of case studies and research papers, practice sets
and problem-solving and syndicate work on group projects. Tutorials often include group exercises
and so contribute to the development of teamwork skills and cultural understanding. Tutorial
participation is an essential component of the subject and contributes to the development of many of
the graduate attributes (see section 2.2 above). Tutorial participation contributes towards the
assessment in many subjects (see details in Section 3.1 for this subject). Supplementary tutorial
material such as case studies, recommended readings, review questions etc. will be made available
each week in Moodle.
o Online teaching resources include class materials, readings, model answers to assignments and
exercises and discussion boards. All online materials for this subject as provided by KOI will be
found in the Moodle page for this subject. Students should access Moodle regularly as material may
be updated at any time during the trimester
o Other contact – academic staff may also contact students either via Moodle messaging, or via email
to the email address provided to KOI on enrolment.
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2.8 Student Assessment
Provided below is a schedule of formal assessment tasks and major examinations for the subject.
Assessment Type When Assessed Weighting Learning Outcomes Assessed
Assessment 1: Tutorial
participation Weekly 10%
a, b, c, d
Assessment 2 (Individual)
Research plan (1,000 words,
template provided).
Week 5 15% a, c, d
Assessment 3 (Individual)
Articles collection & structured
literature review (1,500 words)
Week 8 25% a, b, c
Assessment 4 (Individual)
Research proposal – Individual
assessment (3,500 words) and
Presentation (5 minutes)
Note: presentation mark is
individual mark.
Written proposal
Week 10
Saturday 5pm
Presentations
Week 11 or 12
(during tutorials)
Written report 40%
Presentation
10%
Total of 50%
a, b, c, d
Requirements to Pass the Subject:
To gain a pass or better in this subject, students must gain a minimum of 50% of the total available
subject marks.
2.9 Prescribed and Recommended Readings
Provided below, in formal reference format, is a list of the prescribed and recommended readings.
Prescribed Text:
Zikmund, W. G., Babin, B.J., Carr, J.C., Griffin, M., and Quinlan, C., 2015. Business Research Methods.
2nd ed. Cengage.
Recommended Reading:
Baskerville, R. F., Jacobs, K., JOANNIDES de LAUTOUR, V., & Sissons, J. (2016). Ethnicity as
Inclusion and Exclusion: Drawing on concept and practice in Accounting Research. Accounting,
Auditing & Accountability Journal, 29(8).
Bedeian, A. G., (2014), ‘”More Than Meets the Eye”: A Guide to Interpreting the Descriptive Statistics
and Correlation Matrices Reported in Management Research, Academy of Management Learning &
Education, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 121-135.
Benson, K., Clarkson, P. M., Smith, T., & Tutticci, I. (2015). A review of accounting research in the Asia
Pacific region. Australian Journal of Management, 40(1), 36-88.
Bublitz, B., Philipich, K., & Blatz, R. (2015). An Example of the Use of Research Methods and Findings
as an Experiential Learning Exercise in an Accounting Theory Course. Journal of Instructional
Pedagogies, 16.
Creusen, M., Hultink, E. J., & Eling, K., (2013), ‘Choice of consumer research methods in the front end
of new product development’, International Journal of Market Research, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 81- 104.
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Dai, N. T., & Free, C. (2016). Interview-Based Research in Accounting 2000-2014: A Review. Available
at SSRN 2711022.
Doz, Y., (2011), Qualitative research for international business. Journal of International Business
Studies, 42(5), 582-590.
Gow, I. D., Larcker, D. F., & Reiss, P. C. (2016). Causal inference in accounting research. Journal of
Accounting Research, 54(2), 477-523.
Hair, JF. Celsi, M. Money, A. Samouel, P and Page, M (2016) Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Medarac, H., Vignali, G., & Vignali, C., (2015), ‘Gaps for interactive upgrading of existing marketing
models’, International Journal of Management Cases, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 49-67
Neuman, W.L., (2011). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Allyn
and Bacon, Boston.
Parker, L. D., & Northcott, D. (2016). Qualitative generalising in accounting research: concepts and
strategies. Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, 29(6), 1100-1131.
Saunders, M and Lewis, P (2018) Doing Research in Business and Management; an essential guide to
planning your project, 2nd edition. Pearson Australia
Venkatesh, V., Brown, S. A., & Bala, H., (2013), ‘Bridging The Qualitative-Quantitative Divide:
Guidelines For Conducting Mixed Methods Research In Information Systems’, MIS Quarterly, vol. 37,
no. 1, pp. 21-54.
Zikmund, WG, Babin, BJ, Carr, JC and Griffin, M, Quinlan, C (2013) Business Research Methods, 9ed.
Cengage (This text is also used for MPA students studying BUS710).
Useful Websites
The following websites are useful sources covering a range of information useful for this subject.
However, most are not considered to be sources of Academic Peer Reviewed theory and research. If
your assessments require academic peer reviewed journal articles as sources, you need to access
such sources using the Library database, Ebscohost, or Google Scholar. Please ask in the Library if you
are unsure how to access Ebscohost. Instructions can also be found in Moodle.
o Australian Bureau of Statistics – Understanding Statistics website.The Understanding Statistics
pages are here to support your statistical literacy development and assist you understand, evaluate
and communicate statistical data and information.
http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/a3121120.nsf/home/understanding%20statistics
o A Policymaker’s Primer on Education Research – Understanding Statistics Tutorial The USA based
Education Commission of the States (ECS) and Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
(McREL) have developed this website, aimed primarily at education research, but it provides good
explanations of elements of the subject’s content.
http://www.ecs.org/html/educationissues/research/primer/understandingtutorial.asp
o BBC Six-Part Primer on Understanding Statistics in the News In 2008, the BBC ran a six-part primer
by Michael Blastland on understanding statistics in the news. Blastland takes on the media’s
handling of surveys/polls, counting, percentages, averages, causation and doubt. “Wouldn’t it be
good,” Blastland said “to have the mental agility to separate the wheat from the chaff?” He then
proceeds, in six weekly articles, to point out the obvious vs. the correct ways to interpret the data.
Follow the links on this page to the BBC web site to read Michael Blastland’s six-part primer on
understanding statistics in the news. http://www.amstat.org/news/blastland_bbcprimer.cfm
o Electronic Journal of Business Research http://www.ejbrm.com/main.html
o Explorable.com – a website explaining many things relating to research. As the website explains
about the authors: https://explorable.com/
o Free Management Library – Basic Business Research Methods
http://managementhelp.org/businessresearch/index.htm?PHPSESSID=5d461796f95ec637100f7f212
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o Wallace, M., & Sheldon, N., (2012). Research ethics in business: a participant observer perspective.
In 2nd Annual Australasian Business Ethics Network (ABEN) Conference. “There are several authors
writing articles for the website. We are not well-renowned researchers, nor do we wish to profile the
website as authoritative. We aim to provide content which is easy to understand and accurate.”
3. Assessment Details
3.1 Details of Each Assessment Item
The assessments for this subject are described below. The description includes the type of assessment,
its purpose, weighting, due date and submission requirements, the topic of the assessment, details of the
task and detailed marking criteria, including a marking rubric for essays, reports and presentations.
Supplementary assessment information and assistance can be found in Moodle.
KOI expects students to submit their own original work in both assignments and exams, or the original
work of their group in the case of group assignments.
Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 2 will form the first part of Assessment 3 of
this subject. PRIOR to its inclusion in Assessment 3 Research Design and Presentation of the Proposal,
students will be expected to make appropriate adjustments if recommended in feedback.
Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 3 of this subject is intended to form the basis of the
student’s Research Project in BUS703 Research Project, following appropriate adjustments
recommended in feedback.
Given the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must
be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are:
1. Analysis of significant project in the students’ work experiences, such as:
o Accounting standards.
o Accounting regulation in Australia.
o Accounting and/or Auditing ethics.
o Use of financial rations in corporate accounting.
o Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard to
evaluate performance on financial and non-financial bases.
2. The effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on the ensuing
behaviour of individuals and groups.
3. Accountants and/or auditors’ responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance.
4. Application of accounting and economic research to a specific business problem i.e sustainability
initiative.
5. Forensic Accounting.
6. Technology implementation in accounting and finance.
7. Innovation in accounting and its impact to business.
8. Impact of organisational culture on the procedure and technique of accounting.
9. Research based on cases reported by the courts, ASIC, APRA, ASC.
Note: Topics may also be identified from the suggestion for further research from articles published in
relevant journal articles. The list of topics above, are only initial suggestions and will be refined and
expanded in discussion with tutors/research supervisors.
Assessment 1
Assessment Type: Tutorial Participation – Individual
Purpose: This assessment is designed to reinforce the subject content taught each week and give
students experience in solving problems and issues relating to the development of research questions
and proposals. This contributes to learning outcomes a, b, c and d.
Value: 10% Due Date: Weekly from Week 2 to Week 10, as per the timetable.
Topic: Class Participation
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Task Details: Task details will be advised in class
Marking: The students are required to participate actively in tutorial activities, the class participation will
be assessed by tutors. Quality of the comments will be valued more over quantity. Therefore, considering
the importance of the tutorial activities and the fact that the tutorial participation is evaluated, attendance
at tutorials is very important.
Student contribution to each tutorial activity will be marked on 0 – 4 scale:
Condition during tutorial Point awarded
Absent OR present but say nothing 0
Present but say little 1
Present but only able to demonstrate basic
concepts of facts/topics
2
Present and able to demonstrate basic concepts
of facts/topics and elaborate them
3
Present and provide good insight of facts/topics 4
The class participation will be assessed in 10 weeks (Week 2 to 11) with total achievable mark of 40
marks (scaled down to 10 marks). Please note: simply attending the tutorial without any contribution does
not count as participate.
Assessment 2
Assessment type: Proposal – Individual. 1,000 words report (+ 10%).
Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is designed to allow students to develop the expertise
necessary to formulate practical and usable research questions to resolve business problems and add to
business knowledge. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, c and d.
Value: 15% Due Date: Week 5 – 11:59 pm Saturday of Week 5.
Submission: Upload a soft copy to Moodle and Turnitin via Moodle links
Topic: Research plan
Task Details: This research plan will set a basis for Research Proposal in Assessment 4. Following
consultation with the lecturer or tutor, you should identify problem which may answered by research (you
will be guided towards a suitable research problem/question in tutorial during week 2 to week 5
(inclusive).
Given the importance of relevance to Accounting in BUS707, please note that the research topics must
be accounting-based topics. Some of the initial suggestions for the topics are:
o Analysis of significant project in the students’ work experiences, such as:
-Accounting standards
-Accounting regulation in Australia
-Accounting and/or Auditing ethics
-Use of financial rations in corporate accounting
-Multidimensional performance assessment, for example, using the balanced scorecard to evaluate
performance on financial and non-financial bases
o The effect of accounting information and auditing on the design of organisation, and on the ensuing
behaviour of individuals and groups.
o Accountants and/or auditors’ responsibilities and contributions toward corporate governance
o Application of accounting and economic research to a specific business problem i.e sustainability
initiative
o Forensic Accounting
o Technology implementation in accounting and finance
o Innovation in accounting and its impact to business
o Impact of organisational culture on the procedure and technique of accounting
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o Research based on cases reported by the courts, ASIC, APRA, ASC
Note:
o Topics may also be identified from the suggestion for further research from articles published in
relevant journal articles
o The list of topics above are only initial suggestions and will be refined and expanded in discussion
with tutors/research supervisors.
The research plan should be presented in the following structure (template is provided):
-Research Topic and Title
-Background of the research
-Research Questions and Research Objectives
-Keywords used in literature review
-Publication details of four main articles (Peer-reviewed journal articles from 2010 onward)
-Ethical Consideration
Marks out of 20 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:
Criteria % Marks
Research background: provide an understanding of the background of the
research in respect to significance and clarity
30%
Research Question and Research Objectives: identify research questions
and research objectives relevance to the problem identify in research
background.
30%
Theoretical Foundation: present a foundation of literature review by
demonstrating adequate keywords and identifying 4 (four) highly relevant
sources.
20%
Ethical Consideration: clearly identify any possible ethical consideration 10%
References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a
professional manner with correct referencing
10%
Submission Details: Individual Assessment. Word limit: 1,000 words (±10%) (excluding reference list).
You need to state the word count of the assessment on the cover page. The response should be
professionally in Arial 10pt or Times New Roman 12pt, single space. Harvard (Anglia) style referencing.
Submission deadline Week 5 – Sunday by 11.59pm. Softcopy to be uploaded Turnitin via Moodle links.
Late penalties and extensions: An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate
outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any
assessment items such as in- class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time
will attract a penalty. Penalty for written assessment is – 5% of the total available marks per calendar day
unless an extension is approved.
Applying for extension: If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and
extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form
available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the
Reception Desk (Market St and Kent St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of
the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to
academic@koi.edu.au. Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension
request as soon as practicable. Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an
extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and
poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension.
Note: A full Marking Rubric will be provided below and also available in Moodle.
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Marking Rubric Assessment 2: Research Plan (short response) – 15%
Criteria Fail
(0 – 49%)
Pass
(50 – 64%)
Credit
(65 – 74%)
Distinction
(75 – 84%)
High Distinction
(85 – 100%)
Research Background
(30 marks)
Research background is highly
unclear and irrelevant with the title
of the research.
Research background is unclear;
however, it is relevant with the title
of the research, however, no
theoretical and empirical
justification are provided.
Research background is
clear, and it is relevant
with the title of the
research, however, it is
lack of theoretical and
empirical justification.
Research background is very
clear and relevant with the title
of the research. It is also
supported by relevant
Theoretical and empirical
justification.
Research background is very clear
and suitable with faultless and
integrated explanation of relevance
to the title of the research. It is also
supported by strong
theoretical and empirical justification.
Research Question and Research
Objectives
(30 marks)
Research questions and research
objectives are incomplete or
insufficiently presented or
inappropriate for the topic or vague
and too many to cover within the
research time constrain.
Research questions and research
objectives are complete or
sufficiently presented and
appropriate for the topic, however,
there are too many questions to
cover within the research time
constrain.
Research questions and
research objectives are
effectively presented, most
the questions are relevant
with the topic however, the
number of the questions
are too many within the
research time constrain
Research questions and research
objectives are effectively
presented. Most of the questions
are relevant with the topic and
the number of the questions are
reasonable within the research
time constrain
Research questions and research
objectives are effectively presented. All
of the questions are relevant with the
topic and the number of the questions
are suitable within the research time
constrain
Theoretical Foundation
(20 marks)
The theoretical foundation is not
well developed with respect to the
effectiveness of the keywords and
the quality and relevancy of the
four main articles
The theoretical foundation is
somewhat developed with respect
to the effectiveness of the keywords
and the quality and relevancy of the
four main articles
The theoretical foundation
is well developed with
respect to the
effectiveness of the
keywords and the quality
and relevancy of the four
main articles
The theoretical foundation is very
well developed with respect to
the effectiveness of the keywords
and the quality and relevancy of
the four main articles
The theoretical foundation is expertly
developed with respect to the
effectiveness of the keywords and the
quality and relevancy of the four main
articles
Ethical Consideration
(10 marks)
There is no discussion on five
ethical principle and/or
demonstrate misunderstanding of
the concept of ethics in human
research.
There is discussion on one to two
ethical consideration and however,
there is some misunderstanding of
the concept of ethics in human
research.
There is discussion on
three to four ethical
consideration and
demonstrate reasonable
understanding of the
concept of ethics in human
research.
There is discussion on five ethical
consideration and demonstrate
good understanding of the
concept of ethics in human
research.
There is discussion on five ethical
consideration and demonstrate
excellent and comprehensive
understanding of the concept of ethics
in human research.
Reference and referencing skills
(10 marks)
The plan has less than four
references and they do not meet
the minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles)
and has no in-text citations
The plan has four references but
some of them do not meet the
minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles) and
has less than four in-text citation
The plan has four
references and most them
meet the minimum
requirement (2010 onward
peer-reviewed articles),
however, less than four in-
text citation are used.
The plan has four references and
most them meet the minimum
requirement (2010 onward peer-
reviewed articles), and four in-
text citation are used.
The plan has four references and all of
them meet the minimum requirement
(2010 onward peer-reviewed articles),
and four in-text citation are used.
Total mark out of 100
Assessment mark:
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Assessment 3
Assessment type: Structured literature review – Individual. 1,500 words report (+ 10%)
Purpose: This assessment is designed to allow students to identify relevant sources for their research
and undertake review on theoretical concepts/constructs that has real world business implications. This
assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b and d.
Value: 25% Due Date: Week 8 – 11:59 pm Saturday of Week 8.
Submission: Upload a soft copy to Moodle and Turnitin via Moodle links
Topic: Structured literature review
Task Details: This article collections and structured review set a basis for literature review section of
Research Proposal in Assessment 4.
Following consultation with the lecturer or tutor, the students research the field to find four academic
articles relating to the research topic as proposed in Assessment 2. The articles must be from 2010
onwards, and all articles must be full papers (not research note or book reviews) sourced from refereed
academic journals.
Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 3 will set the foundation for literature review
of Assessment 4. PRIOR to its inclusion in Assessment 4 Research Proposal, students will be expected
to make appropriate adjustments if recommended in feedback.
The structured literature review should address the following information:
1. Brief summary of the theory and progression in the field (i.e how has the theory developed)
2. Common themes/findings across the four articles
3. Different themes/findings across the four articles
4. Managerial implication of the four articles
5. Study limitations and future research direction proposed in the four articles.
Marks out of 25 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:
Criteria % Marks
Summary of the articles: present brief theory and progression in
the field.
30%
Common and different themes: identify and discuss common and
different themes across the four articles
30%
Managerial Implication: discuss the summary of managerial implication
of the four articles
10%
Research limitation and recommendation for further research: discuss the
summary of the limitation and suggestion for further research of the four
articles
10%
References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a
professional manner with correct referencing
20%
Submission requirements details: Individual Assessment. Word limit: 1500 words (±10%) (excluding
reference list). You need to state the word count of the assessment on the cover page. The review should
be professionally presented using proper headings and sub-headings, in Arial 10pt or Times New Roman
12pt, single space. Harvard (Anglia) style referencing. Submission deadline Week 8 – Sunday by
11.59pm. Softcopy to be uploaded on Turnitin via Moddle links
Late penalties and extensions: An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate
outcome of Professional Skills is the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any
assessment items such as in- class quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time
will attract a penalty. Penalty for written assessment is – 5% of the total available marks per calendar day
unless an extension is approved.
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Applying for extension: If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and
extensions are possible, they must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form
available from the Student Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the
Reception Desk (Market St and Kent St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of
the assessment due date. The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to
academic@koi.edu.au .Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension
request as soon as practicable. Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an
extension must be supplied. Please remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and
poor organisation is not a satisfactory reason to be granted an extension.
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Marking Rubric Assessment 3: Structured Literature Review – 25%
Criteria Fail
(0 – 49%)
Pass
(50 – 64%)
Credit
(65 – 74%)
Distinction
(75 – 84%)
High Distinction
(85 – 100%)
Summary of the articles
(30 marks)
The summary is presented as
individual summary of the articles
not as summary of the field and
there is no discussion on
progression of the field.
The summary is presented as individual
summary of the article not as summary of
the field, the progression of the field
discussion also done as individual
discussion rather than progression based
on the four articles.
The summary has incorporated
the information from 2-3 articles,
however, the progression of the
field discussion is done as
individual discussion rather than
progression based on the four
articles.
The summary has incorporated
the information from the all of the
four articles, however, the
progression of the field
discussion is done as individual
discussion rather than
progression based on the four
articles.
The summary has incorporated
the information from the all of the
four articles, and the progression
of the field discussion has also
incorporated discussion based
on the four articles.
Common and different themes
(30 marks)
There no discussion on common
and differences themes from the
four articles, they are done on
individual article basis.
There is discussion on common and
differences, however it is only based on
the themes from only two articles.
Whereas the other two articles are
discussed individually
There is discussion on common
and differences, however it is
only based on the themes from
only three articles. Whereas the
other article is discussed
separately
There is discussion on common
and differences based in the four
articles however, the detail
presented is insufficient
There is discussion on common
and differences based in the four
articles with comprehensive
details provided in the
discussion.
Managerial Implication
(10 marks)
There no discussion on
managerial implication from the
four articles, they are done on
individual article basis.
There is discussion on managerial
implication, however it is only based two
articles. Whereas the other two articles
are discussed individually
There is discussion managerial
implication, however it is only
based on three articles. Whereas
the other article is discussed
separately
There is discussion managerial
implication based in the four
articles however, the detail
presented is insufficient
There is discussion on
managerial implication based in
the four articles with
comprehensive details provided
in the discussion.
Research Limitation and
Recommendation
(10 marks)
There no discussion on research
limitation and recommendation
from the four articles, they are
done on individual article basis.
There is discussion on research limitation
and recommendation, however it is only
based two articles. Whereas the other two
articles are discussed individually
There is discussion research
limitation and recommendation,
however it is only based on three
articles. Whereas the other article
is discussed separately
There is discussion research
limitation and recommendation,
based in the four articles
however, the detail presented is
insufficient
There is discussion on research
limitation and recommendation
based in the four articles with
comprehensive details provided
in the discussion.
References
(20 marks)
The literature review has less
than four references and/or more
than four references and they do
not meet the minimum
requirement (2010 onward peer-
reviewed articles) and has no in-
text citations
The literature has four references but
some of them do not meet the minimum
requirement (2010 onward peer-reviewed
articles) and has less than four in-text
citation
The literature has four references
and most of them meet the
minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles),
however, less than four in-text
citation are used.
The literature review has four
references and most of them
meet the minimum requirement
(2010 onward peer-reviewed
articles), and four in-text citation
are used.
The literature review four
references and all of them meet
the minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles),
and four in-text citation are used.
Total mark out of 100
Total Assessment mark:
/ 25
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Assessment 4
Assessment type: Report Individual. Research Plan. Written proposal – approximately 3,500 words
Purpose: This assessment is designed to allow students to present and justify appropriate method(s) for a
research project designed to address the research question posed. This assessment relates to learning
outcomes a, b and d.
Value: Written Proposal 40%
Presentation (5 minutes including question time.) 10%
Total 50%
Due Date: Written proposal – Week 10, Saturday by 11.59pm
Presentations in class during tutorials – Week 11 or Week 12
Submission: Written Proposal – upload a soft copy – Word or x to Moodle and Turnitin via links
in Moodle. Oral Presentations – in class. Students are to hand a hard copy of their visual aids to the
teacher at the beginning of class.
Assessment topic: Business Research Proposal
Task Details: There are two components of the assessment: Written proposal and Oral presentation
Based on the Research Question developed in Assessment 2, students should develop a research
design aimed at providing insights and/or answers to the question. Students should make any
recommended adjustments to the content of Assessment 2, based on feedback provided, prior to
including it in Assessment 4.
This assessment requires students to choose and justify the most appropriate research design, clearly
explaining WHY the chosen design will best answer the research question and is most appropriate in the
specific circumstances. Students should clearly justify their recommended research and analysis
methods.
Note: Other than in exceptional circumstances, Assessment 4 of this subject is intended to form the basis
of the student’s Research Project in BUS710 Research Project, following appropriate adjustments
recommended in feedback
Written Proposal: the proposal will contain the following information:
o Title page: including research title and student’s details
o Abstracts: A brief summary of key information about the research (the research questions, the theory
used and methodology plan).
o Research Background (revision version of Assessment 2)
o Research Questions and Research objectives (revision version of Assessment 2)
o Literature review (based on Assessment 3 – structured literature review), minimum 20 peer-reviewed
articles (including the four main articles used in Assessment 3)
o Research Design: describe type of research, research approach, type of data, data collection
methods, data analysis methods and sampling plan.
o Ethical Consideration : address the five ethical consideration of human research
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Marks out of 40 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:
Oral Presentation: Students are to present their proposal to the class as if the audiences had the authority
to grant approval for the research to ‘go ahead’. Oral presentation should be 5 minutes and supported
using appropriate visual aid (template is provided, downloadable from Moodle). Presentation is scheduled
at Week 11 and Week 12.
The presentation should contain the following information:
o Research title
o Research Questions and Objectives
o Research Design
o Ethical consideration
Marks out of 10 will be awarded based on how well the following criteria is addressed:
Criteria % Marks
Presentation structure: good organisation of the presented information 20%
Accuracy of the information presented (should align with the information in
the written report)
30%
Communication and Presentation skills 20%
Visual aids and presentation slides: use appropriate visual aids or other
supporting tools
20%
Presentation duration: present all the required information within the
prescribed time frame.
10%
Submission Details:
o Individual Assessment
o Oral Presentations should be 5 minutes
o The slides should be be supported using appropriate visual, Presentation power point
template is provided (downloadable from Moddle).
o Students should not just read their proposal – students reading rather than presenting will
find it difficult to pass this part of the assessment.
Presentation schedule Week 11 and Week 12.
Criteria % Marks
Research Background, Research Questions and Research Objectives:
adjustment to Assessment 2 and Assessment 3 elements based on
feedback provided
10%
Addresses each of the elements of the proposal (refer to the proposal
structure)
10%
Literature review: critically review the theoretical foundation of the
research.
30%
Research Design: discuss and justify the choice of research methodology 30%
Ethical Consideration: discuss five ethical research principles 10%
References and referencing skills: Present the research plan in a
professional manner with correct referencing 10%
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Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Research Proposal, written proposal – 40%
Criteria Fail
(0 – 49%)
Pass
(50 – 64%)
Credit
(65 – 74%)
Distinction
(75 – 84%)
High Distinction
(85 – 100%)
Research Background, Research
Objectives and Research Questions
(adjustment from A2 and A3)
(10 marks)
Background details are a random
collection of information, largely
unclear or not related to the topic.
Research questions an objectives
are significantly incomplete or
unclear. No adjustment based on
A2 and A3 feedback
Background contains some
irrelevant & unclear information.
Research questions an objectives
are linked and relevant with the
topic. There is reasonable
adjustment based on A2 and A3
feedback.
Background is generally well-
written & provides a reasonable
context. Research Questions and
research objectives are
straightforward and satisfactorily
linked, with an adequate
adjustment based on A2 and A3
feedback
Background is well-written & clearly
provides the context. Research
questions an research objectives
are clear and convincing
explanation of the linked between
the two of them reasons, with
a good adjustment based on A2
and A3 feedback
Background is insightful, perceptive &
illuminating.
Research questions and research
objectives are excellently explained with
a strong connection between them &
written with very good insights. Excellent
adjustment based on A2 and A3
feedback.
Proposal elements
(10 marks)
Not all the required elements of the
proposal are addressed
All of the required elements of the
proposal are addressed,
however, discussion is very
theoretical and lack of
empirical/practical discussion.
All of the required elements of the
proposal are addressed,
theoretical and practical
discussion is presented with
limited details
All of the required elements of the
proposal are addressed, theoretical
and practical discussion is
presented with good details
All of the required elements of the
proposal are addressed, theoretical and
practical discussion is presented with
excellent details
Literature Review
(30 marks)
Literature section does not review
the theory, it is only a list of
summary from a number of
differences references
Literature section provide review
of the literature, the variables
discussed are clear however, it
does not structure from general to
specific.
Literature section provide review
of the literature, the variables
discussed are clear however and
it is structured from general to
specific. However, the detail of
discussion of each variable is
limited.
Literature section provide review of
the literature, the variables
discussed are clear and it is
structured from general to specific.
The detail of discussion of each
variable is reasonable
Literature section provide review of the
literature, the variables discussed are
clear and it is structured from general to
specific with excellent and
comprehensive detail of discussion.
Research Design
(30 marks)
There is no practical discussion on
research design (type of research,
research approach, type of data,
data collection methods, data
analysis methods and sampling
plan) OR only theoretical
description of each component in
the research design.
Research designs are discussed
in respect of: type of research,
research approach, type of data,
data collection methods, data
analysis methods and sampling
plan) however, the discussion are
more of theoretical discussion of
the tools, no practical discussion.
Research designs are practically
discussed in respect of: type of
research, research approach,
type of data, data collection
methods, data analysis methods
and sampling plan), however, the
choice of the methods are
unsuitable for the research topic.
Research designs are practically
discussed in respect of: type of
research, research approach, type
of data, data collection methods,
data analysis methods and
sampling plan), the choice of the
methods are suitable, however,
there is limited justification for the
choice.
Research designs are practically
discussed in respect of: type of research,
research approach, type of data, data
collection methods, data analysis
methods and sampling plan), the choice
of the methods are suitable and strongly
justified.
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Ethical Consideration
(10 marks)
There is no discussion on five
ethical principle and/or demonstrate
misunderstanding of the concept of
ethics in human research.
There is discussion on one to two
ethical consideration and
however, there is some
misunderstanding of the concept
of ethics in human research.
There is discussion on three to
four ethical consideration and
demonstrate reasonable
understanding of the concept of
ethics in human research.
There is discussion on five ethical
consideration and demonstrate
good understanding of the concept
of ethics in human research.
There is discussion on five ethical
consideration and demonstrate excellent
and comprehensive understanding of the
concept of ethics in human research.
Reference and referencing skills
(10 marks)
The proposal has less than twenty
references and they do not meet
the minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles) and
has no in-text citations
The proposal has 20 references
but some of them do not meet the
minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles)
and has less than 10 in-text
citation.
The proposal has 20 references
and most of them meet the
minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles),
however, only between 10 to 15
in-text citation are used.
The proposal has 20 references
and most of them meet the
minimum requirement (2010
onward peer-reviewed articles), and
between 15-20 in-text citation are
used.
The proposal has 20 references and all of
them meet the minimum requirement
(2010 onward peer-reviewed articles),
and 20 in-text citation are used.
Total marks out 100
Total Assessment Mark:
/40
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Marking Rubric Assessment 4: Research Proposal, Oral
presentation – 10%
Criteria Fail (0 – 49%)
Pass
(50 – 64%)
Credit
(65 – 74%)
Distinction
(75 – 84%)
High Distinction
(85 – 100%)
Presentation structure
(20 marks)
Not all the required elements are
presented. The structure and
sequence of information is hard
to follow
All required elements (research
title, research questions and
objectives, research design and
ethical consideration) are
presented, however, the sequence
of the information is hard to follow
All required elements (research
title, research questions and
objectives, research design and
ethical consideration) are
presented. The sequence of the
information is easy to follow,
however, limited details are
provided.
All required elements (research title,
research questions and objectives,
research design and ethical
consideration) are presented. The
sequence of the information is easy
to follow, good details are provided.
All required elements (research title,
research questions and objectives,
research design and ethical
consideration) are presented. The
sequence of the information is easy to
follow, excellent details are provided.
Accuracy of the information
presented
(30 marks)
The information provided in each
required elements are inaccurate
and do not align with the
proposal.
The information provided in each
required elements are accurate,
however, it does not align with the
proposal.
The information provided in each
required elements are accurate
and it is align with the proposal,
however, limited details are
provided
The information provided in each
required elements are accurate and
it is align with the proposal, and
good details are provided
The information provided in each
required elements are accurate and it
is align with the proposal, and
excellent details are provided
Communication and Presentation
skills
(20 marks)
Inaudible and spoken too quickly
or too slowly and many
unnecessary pauses.
Mostly audible and reasonably well-
paced speech, some unnecessary
pausing
Consistently audible an clear
voice, well-paced speech and
some good use of pausing
Interesting and effective delivery,
well-paced and good use of voice
(tone and diction) and pausing
throughout
An excellent delivery, well-paced and
effective. Speaker is entertaining and
stimulating, confident and in control.
Visual aids and presentation
slides format
(20 marks)
No or lack of visual aids,
presentation slides are poorly
formatted.
Basic use of visual aids,
presentation slides are readable but
need improvement.
Mostly good use of visual aids,
presentation slides are
appropriately formatted.
Very good use of visual aids,
presentation slides are effectively
formatted.
Outstanding use of visual aids,
presentation slides are professionally
formatted.
Presentation duration
(10 marks)
Presentation is longer than 5
minutes and only able to present
2 out of 4 required information.
Presentation is longer than 5
minutes and only able to present 3
out of the 4 required information.
Presentation is on time (5
minutes) and all the required
information are presented with
limited details.
Presentation is on time (5 minutes)
and all the required information are
presented with reasonable details.
Presentation is on time (5 minutes)
and all the required information are
presented with excellent details.
Total marks out of 100
Total Assessment marks :
/10
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3.2 General information about assessment
a) Late Penalties and Extensions
An important part of business life and key to achieving KOI’s graduate outcome of Professional Skills is the
ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines. Consequently, any assessment items such as in-class
quizzes and assignments missed or submitted after the due date/time will attract a penalty (see below).
Students who miss mid-trimester tests and final exams without a valid and accepted reason (see below)
may not be granted a deferred exam and will be awarded 0 marks for assessment item. These penalties
are designed to encourage students to develop good time management practices, and create equity for all
students.
Any penalties applied will only be up to the maximum marks available for the specific piece of assessment
attracting the penalty.
Late penalties, granting of extensions and deferred exams are based on the following:
In Class Tests (excluding Mid-Trimester Tests)
o No extensions permitted or granted – a make-up test may only be permitted under very special
circumstances where acceptable supporting evidence is provided. The procedures and timing to apply
for a make-up test (only if available) are as shown in section Applying for an Extension (see below).
o Missing a class test will result in 0 marks for that assessment element unless the above applies.
Written Assessments
o 5% of the total available marks per calendar day unless an extension is approved (see Applying for an
Extension section below)
Presentations
o No extensions permitted or granted – no presentation = 0 marks. The rules for make-up presentations
are the same as for missing in-class tests (described above).
Mid-Trimester Tests and Final Exams
o If students are unable to attend mid-trimester tests or final exams due to illness or some other event
(acceptable to KOI), they must:
− Advise KOI in writing (email: academic@koi.edu.au) as soon as possible, but no later than three
(3) working days after the exam date, that they will be / were absent and the reasons. They will be
advised in writing (return email) as to whether the circumstances are acceptable.
− Complete the appropriate Application for Extension or Deferred Exam Form available from the
Student Information Centre in Moodle, on the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception
Desk (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible and email with attachments to
academic@koi.edu.au.
− Provide acceptable documentary evidence in the form of a satisfactorily detailed medical
certificate, police report or some other evidence that will be accepted by KOI.
− Agree to attend the deferred exam as set by KOI.
Deferred exam
o There will only be one deferred exam offered.
o Marks awarded for the deferred exam will be the marks awarded for that assessment.
o If you miss the deferred exam you will be awarded 0 marks for the assessment. This may mean you
are unable to complete (pass) the subject.
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b) Applying for an Extension
If students are unable to submit or attend an assessment when due, and extensions are possible, they
must apply by completing the appropriate Application for Extension form available from the Student
Information Centre in Moodle, the KOI Website (Policies and Forms) and the Reception Desk (Kent St,
Market St and O’Connell St), as soon as possible but no later than three (3) working days of the
assessment due date.
The completed form must be emailed with supporting documentation to academic@koi.edu.au.
Students and lecturers / tutors will be advised of the outcome of the extension request as soon as
practicable.
Appropriate documentary evidence to support the request for an extension must be supplied. Please
remember there is no guarantee of an extension being granted, and poor organisation is not a satisfactory
reason to be granted an extension.
c) Referencing and Plagiarism
Please remember that all sources used in assessment tasks must be suitably referenced.
Failure to acknowledge sources is plagiarism, and as such is a very serious academic issue. Students
plagiarising run the risk of severe penalties ranging from a reduction through to 0 marks for a first offence
for a single assessment task, to exclusion from KOI in the most serious repeat cases. Exclusion has
serious visa implications. The easiest way to avoid plagiarising is to reference all sources.
Harvard referencing is the required method – in-text referencing using Author’s Surname (family name)
and year of publication. A Referencing Guide, “Harvard Referencing”, and a Referencing Tutorial can be
found on the right hand menu strip in Moodle on all subject pages.
An effective way to reference correctly is to use Microsoft Word’s referencing function (please note that
other versions and programs are likely to be different). To use the referencing function, click on the
References Tab in the menu ribbon – students should choose Harvard.
Authorship is also an issue under plagiarism – KOI expects students to submit their own original work in
both assessment and exams, or the original work of their group in the case of a group project. All students
agree to a statement of authorship when submitting assessments online via Moodle, stating that the work
submitted is their own original work.
The following are examples of academic misconduct and can attract severe penalties:
o Handing in work created by someone else (without acknowledgement), whether copied from another
student, written by someone else, or from any published or electronic source, is fraud, and falls under
the general Plagiarism guidelines.
o Copying / cheating in tests and exams is academic misconduct. Such incidents will be treated just as
seriously as other forms of plagiarism.
o Students who willingly allow another student to copy their work in any assessment may be considered
to assisting in copying/cheating, and similar penalties may be applied.
Where a subject coordinator considers that a student might have engaged in academic misconduct, KOI
may require the student to undertake an additional oral exam as a part of the assessment for the subject,
as a way of testing the student’s understanding of their work.
Further information can be found on the KOI website.
d) Reasonable Adjustment
The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (1992) makes it unlawful to treat people with a disability
less fairly than people without a disability. In the context of this subject, the principle of Reasonable
Adjustment is applied to ensure that participants with a disability have equitable access to all aspects of the
learning situation. For assessment, this means that artificial barriers to their demonstrating competence
are removed.
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Examples of reasonable adjustment in assessment may include:
o provision of an oral assessment, rather than a written assessment
o provision of extra time
o use of adaptive technology.
The focus of the adjusted assessment should be on enabling the participants to demonstrate that they
have achieved the subject purpose, rather than on the method used.
e) Appeals Process
Full details of the KOI Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy may be obtained in hard copy from the
Library, and on the KOI website www.koi.edu.au under Policies and Forms.
Assessments and Mid-Trimester Exams:
Where students are not satisfied with the results of an assessment, including mid-trimester exams, they
have the right to appeal. The process is as follows:
o Discuss the assessment with their tutor or lecturer – students should identify where they feel more
marks should have been awarded – students should provide valid reasons based on the marking guide
provided for the assessment. Reasons such as “I worked really hard” are not considered valid.
o If still not satisfied, students should complete an Application for Review of Assessment Marks form,
detailing the reason for review. This form can be found on the KOI website and is also available at KOI
Reception (Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St).
o Application for Review of Assessment Marks forms must be submitted as explained on the form within
ten (10) working days of the return of the marked assessment, or within five (5) working days after the
return of the assessment if the assessment is returned after the end of the trimester.
Review of Grade – whole of subject and final exams:
Where students are not satisfied with the results of the whole subject or with their final exam results, they
have the right to request a Review of Grade – see the Assessment and Assessment Appeals Policy for
more information.
An Application for Review of Grade/Assessment Form (available from the KOI Website under Policies and
Forms and from KOI Reception at Kent St, Market St and O’Connell St) should be completed clearly
explaining the grounds for the application. The completed application should be submitted as explained on
the form, with supporting evidence attached, to the Academic Manager.
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- o Presentation schedule Week 11 and Week 12.