Any topic (writer’s choice)

400 word (maximum) executive summary of the report you have been allocated (25/100 marks).

The executive summary should clarify and justify the high-level aims, the low-level objectives, the overall scope, the key deliverables, and the potential added value of the project

Marking criteria:

Justification of high-level project aims

Description of low-level objectives

Clear specification of the scope of the project

Discussion of the added value

Quality of writing

400 word (maximum) summary of strengths, weaknesses and possible extensions to your project (25/100 marks).

Marking criteria:

Evidence of critical thinking

Well supported discussion of strengths and weaknesses of project

Specification of potential project extensions

Quality of writing

400 word (maximum) high-level summary of the broad field and context in which this project has been carried out (25/100 marks).

Marking criteria:

Coverage and selection of appropriate literature

Evidence of critical thought

Structured presentation

Quality of writing

400 word (maximum) discussion of ethical issues associated with this project or domain, and potential impact of the work (25/100 marks).

Marking criteria

Breadth and/or depth of the content covered

Ability to apply learning from the unit

Ability to go beyond the material presented in the unit to demonstrate engagement with contemporary debates

Use of evidence to support discussion

Quality of writing