global distribution
Global Distribution and Transportation 501 Semester 1 – 2014
Assessment 2 Group Essay
Due date: Week 13 (May 27, 6.00 p.m.)
Submission: Online through Turnitin
Marks: 30 marks Objectives
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1 to 4 as stated in the unit outline. Students are to form their own groups and select their own group members. There will be a maximum of 5 members in a group. Guidelines:
You must use at least 15 peer-reviewed publications to support your essay. In addition, you will need to read and refer to non-peer reviewed documents such as books, trade journals and articles to substantiate your discussion.
Length: Maximum 4500 words
Size 12, Font Times New Roman. Double-spaced. Margin 2.54cm all round.
Use the Chicago referencing style.
You should demonstrate a mature level of post-graduate writing.
Transportation concepts and approaches learnt in this unit must be linked to this assignment.
Students will be evaluated (as a group) in terms of their capacity to demonstrate understanding of the key issues in the relevant literature and applying it to the area of ‘transportation and distribution management under supply chain competitive advantage and optimal performance’.
Writing skills will be assessed. This includes executive summary, introduction, body, conclusion, high level of critical analysis and discussion of academic journal articles, supporting articles to the author’s opinions and conclusions.
Must demonstrate the width and depth of the arguments.
A professional level of presentation is expected.
All references must be and listed in the reference section.
Use illustrations, diagrams, charts and table to enhance your report.
Check the Assessment Marking Guide (end of this document). Make sure that you can ‘tick off’ the items listed as you are writing or reviewing your manuscript. Many of these marks are easy to get. Examples: all references must be cited within the
Assessment 2 Group Essay
Due date: Week 13 (May 27, 6.00 p.m.)
Submission: Online through Turnitin
Marks: 30 marks Objectives
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1 to 4 as stated in the unit outline. Students are to form their own groups and select their own group members. There will be a maximum of 5 members in a group. Guidelines:
You must use at least 15 peer-reviewed publications to support your essay. In addition, you will need to read and refer to non-peer reviewed documents such as books, trade journals and articles to substantiate your discussion.
Length: Maximum 4500 words
Size 12, Font Times New Roman. Double-spaced. Margin 2.54cm all round.
Use the Chicago referencing style.
You should demonstrate a mature level of post-graduate writing.
Transportation concepts and approaches learnt in this unit must be linked to this assignment.
Students will be evaluated (as a group) in terms of their capacity to demonstrate understanding of the key issues in the relevant literature and applying it to the area of ‘transportation and distribution management under supply chain competitive advantage and optimal performance’.
Writing skills will be assessed. This includes executive summary, introduction, body, conclusion, high level of critical analysis and discussion of academic journal articles, supporting articles to the author’s opinions and conclusions.
Must demonstrate the width and depth of the arguments.
A professional level of presentation is expected.
All references must be and listed in the reference section.
Use illustrations, diagrams, charts and table to enhance your report.
Check the Assessment Marking Guide (end of this document). Make sure that you can ‘tick off’ the items listed as you are writing or reviewing your manuscript. Many of these marks are easy to get. Examples: all references must be cited within the