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    This document provides instructions and guidelines for a group project assignment in an AF301 course. It outlines that the project will be done in groups of 4-5 students, is worth 15% of the overall course grade, and has requirements for an online submission, print submission, word count between 4,000-5,000 words, and following APA referencing style. It also provides potential topics for the project, a suggested paper format, and rubrics for grading the written paper and in-class presentations.

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    INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR AF301 GROUP PROJECT

    This assignment will be undertaken in groups of 4 or 5 students from the same tutorial group.
    You may discuss the questions with other groups. However, you must write your own answer with
    careful regard to academic honesty.
    Learning
    Objectives

    This project addresses course learning objectives L7, L8 and L9 in the Course
    Outline.

    Weight

    15% of overall course mark, allocated as follows:

    10% for the paper


    5% for the oral presentation

    Your project grade will be based on the attached marking rubrics.


    Due Date

    On-line submission (Moodle drop box) by 8:00 am Monday in the week of your
    presentation. If your similarity index exceeds 15%, you must revise your
    assignment and reduce the similarity index before submitting the final version
    for grading.

    Print-out (in class) on the day of your presentation.

    Peerrefereed
    Journal
    Articles

    You can perform an on-line search using ProQuest or another search engine
    accessible through the USP Library website.

    Word Limit

    4,000 to 5,000 words.

    Consult the USP Library Information Desk if you need assistance with using on-line
    search engines. However, they will not find the articles for you.

    Disclose the word count in your final submission.

    If your paper exceeds the word limit, check that all your content is relevant, avoid
    repetition of the same ideas and paraphrase lengthy quotes.
    Style Guide

    Use a font size of 12 or larger and line spacing of 1.5.


    Fully-justify text and include page numbers.

    Referencing

    Follow the APA referencing system. Consult FBE Student Learning Support if you
    need assistance with this.
    You may only use three direct quotations in your project.

    Assessment
    Policy

    Refer to Pages 10 to 14 in the Course Outline, paying close attention to the sections
    on plagiarism, academic dishonesty and submission of assignments.

    Projects Topics
    The following topics will be assigned by tutors on a random basis.

    1.

    Topic and Suggested Focus

    Presentation Week

    Harmonisation of Accounting Practices

    Week 9

    Projects could examine adoption (or non-adoption) of IFRS in one or


    more Pacific Island Countries (PICs), focusing on:

    commencing 21st Sept

    2.

    motivations for adoption (or non-adoption); and/or


    usefulness of IFRS to various stakeholders

    Social and Environmental Accounting

    Week 10

    Projects could examine:

    commencing 28th Sept

    corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures by one or more


    companies; and/or
    foundations/events that companies have established as part of
    their CSR

    These companies must operate in one or more PICs.


    3.

    Accounting and Culture

    Week 11

    Projects could examine the interaction between culture and:

    commencing 5th Oct

    modern (introduced) accounting systems; and/or


    traditional (non-Western) forms of accounting

    in one or more PICs


    4.

    Decision-Usefulness of Accounting Information

    Week 12

    Projects could focus on the users of general purpose financial reports


    (GPFR) to examine usefulness of:

    commencing 12th Oct

    5.

    GPFR for specific decisions; and/or


    various presentation formats

    The Role of Accounting outside the Private Sector

    Week 13

    Projects could examine accounting systems in households, NGOs or


    the public sector (but not in companies), focusing on:

    commencing 19th Oct

    unique features of accounting in different sectors; and/or


    sector neutrality (the idea that the same accounting practices
    can be applied in all sectors)

    Page 2 of 5

    Suggested Format of Paper


    Section
    Cover Page
    a
    b
    c

    Table of Contents
    Declaration
    Abstract

    1.

    Introduction

    2.

    Literature Review

    3.

    Theoretical
    Framework

    4.

    Design

    5.

    Results and
    Analysis

    6.

    Conclusion

    i.

    References

    ii.

    Appendices

    Contents
    Project Title, Members Names, Tutorial Day, Time and Tutors
    Name
    Generated from Word
    Originality of the Paper
    Summarise the paper in about 250 words
    Include 5-8 keywords
    a) Explain the objective of your research e.g. To identify how
    NGOs account for Aid Funding from international donors
    b) Briefly discuss why this research is important or significant
    c) Outline the paper format (in the last paragraph)
    a) Summarise main papers in your area of research
    b) Clearly outline the findings of previous studies; and new or
    different issues/approach in your paper
    Explain what theory youve used and how it helps to answer the
    research question.
    Dont explain the entire theory
    Apply the theory when analyzing your results
    a) Outline your research site/organization etc.
    b) Explain your research methods e.g. Who did you interview?
    Why did you choose them?
    Summarise your results and explain the significance.
    Where possible, use tables and graphs but avoid lengthy
    quotes
    Use your results to clearly answer the research question
    Include limitations of the research and suggestions for
    further research
    a) 5-8 journal articles (mostly Accounting)
    b) 1-3 books, including text books (mostly Accounting)
    c) 2-3 newspaper articles, (mostly from the USP region). This is
    optional
    a) May include interview/survey questions
    b) Include a list of tasks undertaken by each group member
    and time spent

    Only upload Sections 1-6, i and ii on Moodle.

    Page 3 of 5

    Pages

    1
    1
    1
    1-2

    2-3

    6-8

    1-2

    Grading
    Papers will be graded according to the following rubric. Attach a copy to your print-out only (do not include a copy with your on-line submission).
    Grade

    Range

    CONTENT (4 marks)

    ANALYSIS (4 marks)

    PRESENTATION (2 marks)

    Depth and Breadth of Coverage

    Critical and Analytical Elements

    Structure, Language & Conventions

    78-100%

    All sections/questions of the assignment


    are covered in a thorough way.

    The assignment shows great depth of


    thought, excellent development of
    discussion, logical analysis and insight
    into the issues.

    All aspects of the assignment conform to


    a very high academic standard.

    64-77%

    Most sections/questions of the


    assignment are addressed in depth.

    The assignment shows strong evidence


    of analysis supported by logical
    discussion and insight into the issues.

    Most aspects of the assignment conform


    to a high academic standard.

    50-63%

    Key sections/questions of the


    assignment are addressed adequately.

    The assignment is mainly descriptive,


    showing basic understanding of the
    issues.

    Most aspects of the assignment conform


    to an acceptable academic standard.

    40-49%

    Most sections/questions of the


    assignment are addressed inadequately.

    The assignment demonstrates limited


    understanding of the issues.

    The assignment is not of an acceptable


    academic standard.

    0-39%

    Most sections/questions of the


    assignment are addressed in a
    superficial way.

    The assignment demonstrates weak


    understanding of the topic.

    The assignment is far below an


    acceptable academic standard.

    Evidence includes

    Evidence includes

    Evidence includes

    appropriate allocation of word count


    to each section of the paper
    citing sufficient credible references
    clearly stating relevant research
    objectives
    collection of relevant data

    careful analysis and interpretation of


    data
    conclusions supported by evidence
    and logical arguments
    analysis of multiple perspectives or
    different possibilities
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    grammatical correctness
    consistency with the style guide
    accuracy of referencing
    general neatness of presentation

    GRADE RELATED DESCRIPTORS


    Presentations will be graded according to the following rubric.
    Grade

    Range

    CONTENT (2.5 marks)

    CREATIVITY (1.25 marks)

    PRESENTATION (1.25 marks)

    Insight

    Thought and Creativity

    Language & Communication

    78-100%

    The presentation provides deep insight to The presentation demonstrates excellent All aspects of the presentation are
    the topic
    evidence of thought and creativity
    communicated clearly in fluent English

    64-77%

    The presentation provides strong insight The presentation demonstrates strong Most aspects of the presentation are
    to the topic
    evidence of thought and creativity
    communicated clearly in fluent English

    50-63%

    The presentation provides basic insight to The presentation demonstrates basic Key aspects of the presentation are
    the topic
    evidence of thought and creativity
    communicated clearly in fluent English

    40-49%

    The presentation provides limited insight The presentation demonstrates limited Overall, the presentation lacks clear
    to the topic
    evidence of thought and creativity
    communication OR fluent English

    0-39%

    The presentation provides superficial The presentation demonstrates weak Overall, the presentation lacks clearly
    insight to the topic
    evidence of thought and creativity
    communication AND fluent English
    Evidence includes

    Evidence includes

    focusing on key points


    providing thorough explanations
    clearly linking findings to theory
    answering questions thoroughly

    Evidence includes

    well-structured presentation

    appropriate use of visual aids e.g.


    graphs, photos, videos

    unique and interesting features

    Refer to the Course Outline for policies on assessment and grading.


    Each group is responsible for organizing a laptop and LCD projector, which can be booked through USP ITS.

    Page 5 of 5

    careful time management


    clear and audible speech
    grammatically correct English

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