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Table of Contents
1Individual Assignment2
1.1Aims of the assignment2
1.2The Assignment Topic2
1.3Resources for the Individual Assignment2
2Process and Preparation4
2.1Plan Your Essay5
2.1.1Know the Purpose of Assignments5
2.1.2Addressing the Topic5
2.2Academic reading7
2.2.1How to Incorporate Your Own Ideas8
2.2.2Producing a Draft8
2.2.3Working towards the Final Version9
2.3Referencing9
2.3.1When to cite references9
2.3.2Citing Internet sources10
2.3.3The Reference List10
3Guide to Presentation and Structure10
3.1.1Introduction10
3.1.2Body of the Essay11
3.1.3Conclusion11
3.2Assignment Checklist12
4Assessment One Marking Rubric13
Individual AssignmentAims of the assignment
The aims of this assignment are for you to:
· Develop your understanding of the nature of the key organisational perspectives and their related theories;
· Demonstrate an understanding of the key perspectives and the meta-theoretical assumptions that underpin each;
· Develop research skills and the ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various debates and arguments;
· Demonstrate the ability to critically engage with academic literature and develop your own answer to a set question.
· Gain skills in the written presentation of an argument, including the ways in which scholars incorporate and acknowledge the ideas of other writers.The Assignment Topic
The assignment topic is as follows:
Four Organizational Theory perspectives, namely Modernist, Critical theorist, Symbolic Interpretivist and Postmodernist, produce different narratives about technology.
Choose two Organisational Theory perspectives. Based on your selected perspectives, identify and draw out the two readings out of the given list that match your chosen perspectives.
Critically analyse the two readings and evaluate how their ontological and epistemological positions result in a different understanding and narrative of technology within organisations. Resources for the Individual Assignment
The following are assignment resources from which you choose four that are relevant to your chosen perspectives:
1. Selwyn, N. (2002). ‘E-stablishing’an inclusive society? Technology, social exclusion and UK government policy making. Journal of Social Policy, 31(01), 1-20. CRITICAL THEORY
2. Spanos, Y. E., Prastacos, G. P., & Poulymenakou, A. (2002). The relationship between information and communication technologies adoption and management. Information & Management, 39(8), 659-675. MODERNIST
3. Cukier, W., Ngwenyama, O., Bauer, R., & Middleton, C. (2009). A critical analysis of media discourse on information technology: preliminary results of a proposed method for critical discourse analysis. Information Systems Journal, 19(2), 175-196. POSTMODERNIST
4. Ciborra, C. U., & Lanzara, G. F. (1994). Formative contexts and information technology: Understanding the dynamics of innovation in organizations.Accounting, management and information technologies, 4(2), 61-86. SYMBOLLIC INTERPRETIVIST
Based on your selected pers ...
*Three-book writing series designed for young EFL students
*Allows students to analyze a model paragraph in the chosen style before moving on to planning and then writing their own paragraph on a related topic
*A variety of activities in each student book works to develop students’ writing skills with an engaging and fun means
Complete Chapter 4s End-of-Chapter Exercises (Links to an exter.docxmccormicknadine86
Complete Chapter 4's End-of-Chapter Exercises (Links to an external site.).
Prepare and submit in EXCEL (only) the following:
· Problems: Number #1, 2, 3 & 5. HINTS: #1 - Use Proper Journal Entry format. #2: The letter reference - a simple yes or no and if yes, how much. #3: Use proper Journal Entry format for your "YES" answers in #2. And for #5: List the item and then list next to if it normally has a DEBIT or CREDIT balance.
· As always - do not overthink; Accounting is about sorting, classifying and recording. Keep it simple.
Rubric
Individual Assignment (2)
Individual Assignment (2)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content & Organization (80%)
80 to >74.0 pts
Exemplary
• Student provides a thorough and detailed description of the questions. • Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an insightful and thorough analysis. • Provides appropriate and powerful connections with concepts discussed course.
74 to >66.0 pts
Accomplishment
• Student provides a description with some details of the topic chosen of the questions. • Demonstrates an accomplished understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an effective analysis. • Provides appropriate connections with concepts discussed in the course.
66 to >58.0 pts
Partially Proficient
• Student provides a cursory or incomplete description of the questions. • Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an incomplete analysis. • Provides little or no connection with concepts discussed in the course.
58 to >0 pts
Proficient
• Student provides a description with vague details of the topic of the questions. • Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents a superficial analysis. • Provides appropriate but somewhat vague connections with concepts discussed in the course.
80 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Readability & Style (10%)
10 to >9.0 pts
Exemplary
• Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. • Tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. • Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied sentences.
9 to >8.0 pts
Accomplishment
• Paragraph transitions are present and maintain the flow throughout the paper. • Tone is mostly appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are mostly complete and clear. • Sentences are constructed with consistently varied sentences.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
• Paragraph transitions are mostly present throughout the paper. • Tone is somewhat appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are somewhat complete and clear. • Sentences are constructed with varied sentences.
6 to >0 pts
Partially Proficient
• Paragraph transitions are not present throughout the paper. • Tone is not appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are not complete an ...
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A Research Proposal
Presented to
The Graduate and Continuing Studies
Department of Your Department Name
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
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of the Requirements for the Degree
Your Degree Name
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ABSTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT iii
DEFINITION OF TERMS iii
LIST OF TABLES iii
LIST OF FIGURES iii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Purpose of the Study 3
1.2. Significance of the Study 3
1.3. Research Questions/Hypothesis 3
1.4. Assumptions 3
1.5. Limitations of the Study 3
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 3
2.1. Heading 1: Main things you want to say about 3
2.2. Heading 2: Other important things to mention 3
2.3. Heading 3 (add extra headings if needed) 3
CHAPTER 3:METHODOLOGY 3
3.1. Research Design 3
3.2. Population 3
3.3. Sample 3
3.4. Data Collection Methods : [NAME IT] 3
3.5. Data Analysis Procedures: [NAME IT] 3
3.6. Role of the Researcher 3
3.7. Validity and Reliability 3
REFERENCES 3
APPENDIX A: TITLE (include here interview questions, or survey questionare) 3
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 2.Caption for Table 23
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Table of Contents1Individual Assignment21.1Aims of the assignm.docxssuserf9c51d
Table of Contents
1Individual Assignment2
1.1Aims of the assignment2
1.2The Assignment Topic2
1.3Resources for the Individual Assignment2
2Process and Preparation4
2.1Plan Your Essay5
2.1.1Know the Purpose of Assignments5
2.1.2Addressing the Topic5
2.2Academic reading7
2.2.1How to Incorporate Your Own Ideas8
2.2.2Producing a Draft8
2.2.3Working towards the Final Version9
2.3Referencing9
2.3.1When to cite references9
2.3.2Citing Internet sources10
2.3.3The Reference List10
3Guide to Presentation and Structure10
3.1.1Introduction10
3.1.2Body of the Essay11
3.1.3Conclusion11
3.2Assignment Checklist12
4Assessment One Marking Rubric13
Individual AssignmentAims of the assignment
The aims of this assignment are for you to:
· Develop your understanding of the nature of the key organisational perspectives and their related theories;
· Demonstrate an understanding of the key perspectives and the meta-theoretical assumptions that underpin each;
· Develop research skills and the ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various debates and arguments;
· Demonstrate the ability to critically engage with academic literature and develop your own answer to a set question.
· Gain skills in the written presentation of an argument, including the ways in which scholars incorporate and acknowledge the ideas of other writers.The Assignment Topic
The assignment topic is as follows:
Four Organizational Theory perspectives, namely Modernist, Critical theorist, Symbolic Interpretivist and Postmodernist, produce different narratives about technology.
Choose two Organisational Theory perspectives. Based on your selected perspectives, identify and draw out the two readings out of the given list that match your chosen perspectives.
Critically analyse the two readings and evaluate how their ontological and epistemological positions result in a different understanding and narrative of technology within organisations. Resources for the Individual Assignment
The following are assignment resources from which you choose four that are relevant to your chosen perspectives:
1. Selwyn, N. (2002). ‘E-stablishing’an inclusive society? Technology, social exclusion and UK government policy making. Journal of Social Policy, 31(01), 1-20. CRITICAL THEORY
2. Spanos, Y. E., Prastacos, G. P., & Poulymenakou, A. (2002). The relationship between information and communication technologies adoption and management. Information & Management, 39(8), 659-675. MODERNIST
3. Cukier, W., Ngwenyama, O., Bauer, R., & Middleton, C. (2009). A critical analysis of media discourse on information technology: preliminary results of a proposed method for critical discourse analysis. Information Systems Journal, 19(2), 175-196. POSTMODERNIST
4. Ciborra, C. U., & Lanzara, G. F. (1994). Formative contexts and information technology: Understanding the dynamics of innovation in organizations.Accounting, management and information technologies, 4(2), 61-86. SYMBOLLIC INTERPRETIVIST
Based on your selected pers ...
*Three-book writing series designed for young EFL students
*Allows students to analyze a model paragraph in the chosen style before moving on to planning and then writing their own paragraph on a related topic
*A variety of activities in each student book works to develop students’ writing skills with an engaging and fun means
Complete Chapter 4s End-of-Chapter Exercises (Links to an exter.docxmccormicknadine86
Complete Chapter 4's End-of-Chapter Exercises (Links to an external site.).
Prepare and submit in EXCEL (only) the following:
· Problems: Number #1, 2, 3 & 5. HINTS: #1 - Use Proper Journal Entry format. #2: The letter reference - a simple yes or no and if yes, how much. #3: Use proper Journal Entry format for your "YES" answers in #2. And for #5: List the item and then list next to if it normally has a DEBIT or CREDIT balance.
· As always - do not overthink; Accounting is about sorting, classifying and recording. Keep it simple.
Rubric
Individual Assignment (2)
Individual Assignment (2)
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content & Organization (80%)
80 to >74.0 pts
Exemplary
• Student provides a thorough and detailed description of the questions. • Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an insightful and thorough analysis. • Provides appropriate and powerful connections with concepts discussed course.
74 to >66.0 pts
Accomplishment
• Student provides a description with some details of the topic chosen of the questions. • Demonstrates an accomplished understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an effective analysis. • Provides appropriate connections with concepts discussed in the course.
66 to >58.0 pts
Partially Proficient
• Student provides a cursory or incomplete description of the questions. • Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents an incomplete analysis. • Provides little or no connection with concepts discussed in the course.
58 to >0 pts
Proficient
• Student provides a description with vague details of the topic of the questions. • Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). • Presents a superficial analysis. • Provides appropriate but somewhat vague connections with concepts discussed in the course.
80 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Readability & Style (10%)
10 to >9.0 pts
Exemplary
• Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. • Tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. • Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied sentences.
9 to >8.0 pts
Accomplishment
• Paragraph transitions are present and maintain the flow throughout the paper. • Tone is mostly appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are mostly complete and clear. • Sentences are constructed with consistently varied sentences.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
• Paragraph transitions are mostly present throughout the paper. • Tone is somewhat appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are somewhat complete and clear. • Sentences are constructed with varied sentences.
6 to >0 pts
Partially Proficient
• Paragraph transitions are not present throughout the paper. • Tone is not appropriate to the content and assignment. • Sentences are not complete an ...
TITLE OF PAPER – IF MORE THAN ONE LINE,USE INVERTED PYRAMID FORMTakishaPeck109
TITLE OF PAPER – IF MORE THAN ONE LINE,
USE INVERTED PYRAMID FORM
_______________________
A Research Proposal
Presented to
The Graduate and Continuing Studies
Department of Your Department Name
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas
______________________
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Your Degree Name
_______________________
by
Your Name
Proposal Month Year
Your Name Year [NOTE: Do NOT include copyright information on proposals]
Keywords: add five keywords here that you would use in a Web search to find this document
v
[NOTE: no indent on the first paragraph of the abstract]
ABSTRACT
Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text.
definition of terms
Definition 1 Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text.
Definition 2 Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text
:
:
:
As many as needed
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT iii
DEFINITION OF TERMS iii
LIST OF TABLES iii
LIST OF FIGURES iii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Purpose of the Study 3
1.2. Significance of the Study 3
1.3. Research Questions/Hypothesis 3
1.4. Assumptions 3
1.5. Limitations of the Study 3
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 3
2.1. Heading 1: Main things you want to say about 3
2.2. Heading 2: Other important things to mention 3
2.3. Heading 3 (add extra headings if needed) 3
CHAPTER 3:METHODOLOGY 3
3.1. Research Design 3
3.2. Population 3
3.3. Sample 3
3.4. Data Collection Methods : [NAME IT] 3
3.5. Data Analysis Procedures: [NAME IT] 3
3.6. Role of the Researcher 3
3.7. Validity and Reliability 3
REFERENCES 3
APPENDIX A: TITLE (include here interview questions, or survey questionare) 3
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.Caption for Table 13
Table 2.Caption for Table 23
[Note: You will have to reformat this list after it is generated to add a period after the table number and remove italics.]
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Caption for Figure 1.3
Figure 2. Caption for Figure 2.3
[Note: You will have to reformat this list after it is generated to add a period after the figure number and remove italics.]
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CHAPTER 1
TITLE FOR CHAPTER 1
Text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text ...