Citations and referencing harvard style essential
Essay – Academic Research Essay (1,500 words)
The individual research essay is due by 11.59pm on 22th March.
The essay must be word-processed using size 12 Times New Roman font and
1.5 or double line spacing. Accuracy in spelling, syntax, citations and
referencing (Harvard style) is essential. Students are also reminded of
the extremely serious view of the University with regard to plagiarism
and are strongly advised to read the university’s policies on academic
integrity and the penalties associated with academic misconduct (as
noted in this document). Plagiarism detection and prevention software
(i.e., Turnitin) is used in the University to aid in identifying
possible incidences of plagiarism in assignments. Assignments may be
forwarded to – and subsequently added to the database of – the Turnitin
facility for the purpose of plagiarism detection. Further details on the
submission will be provided during classes and on Canvas.
The assignment should reflect the principles of scholarly work and
students must demonstrate that adequate research has been undertaken.
The essay must include reference to a minimum of eight academic
journal articles, in addition to other possible
materials.
The essay topic is as follows:
"Select a contemporary issue in either employee 'recruitment' or
'selection' and discuss the implications of the selected issue for human
resource managers. Provide examples where appropriate."
Essay Assessment Criteria
*Context of and purpose for writing
*Content development
*Genre and attention to detail
*Sources and evidence (note: Insufficient scholarly research may result
in a fail grade for this essay; Inadequate or inaccurate referencing may
result in a fail grade for this essay or the unit.)
*Grammar and expression


