MSc Organizational Psychology ESSAY 1 Assessment Brief Module Title: Developing and
Managing External Communications module. Essay Title: Using empirical
evidence discuss the importance of external communication within Organisations.
Word Limit: 2000 words
(absolute max 2500 words) Learning outcomes assessed: LO1: Understand the importance of
external communication within th
...[Show More]
MSc Organizational Psychology
ESSAY 1
Assessment Brief
Module Title: Developing and
Managing External Communications module.
Essay Title: Using empirical
evidence discuss the importance of external communication within Organisations.
Word Limit: 2000 words
(absolute max 2500 words)
Learning outcomes assessed:
LO1: Understand the importance of
external communication within the workplace.
LO2: Identification of the main methods
used in external communication.
LO3: Highlight the contribution of I/O
Psychologists in external communication.
LO4: Show an understanding of the role
of psychology in external communication.
LO5: Evaluate the challenges of
implementing effective communication strategies.
Note:
a) Make sure your essay’s word limit is
within the indicated appropriate range (see section 1). Assignments that overly
exceed the absolute maximum will not be marked.
b)
Your assignment should be word processed, Arial font size 11 or 12 and double
spaced, with numbered pages and your student name and number printed as footer
on every page. Please indicate the word length at the end of your assignment.
SECTION 2
Academic writing guidelines
Introduction:
This paragraph is extremely important in
order to get the reader engaged in your work. Make sure you set the scene for
the whole essay in a clear way. Clarify the topic and the aim of the essay.
Keep in mind that the reader might not be familiar with your topic. Provide
explanations for all relevant terms and briefly provide an overview of the
structure of the essay. Avoid lengthy discussions or explanations regarding
definitions or related research. Such discussions should be incorporated in the
main body of the essay.
Discussion:
In
the main body of the essay you should demonstrate an in depth critical
examination of basic and seminal research and theories within the core reading
for this module. Furthermore, a very good essay will show in depth evidence of
advanced research and theories beyond the core readings which have been
provided.
Important to remember that this section
should not merely be a descriptive presentation of information. It should be a
critical discussion which includes all viewpoints or argument perspectives
relating with the essay’s question.
Although students should not use
subheadings for this academic essay, there should still be a clear structure to
the whole essay (i.e. Introduction paragraph(s), Discussion paragraph(s) and Conclusion
paragraph(s). Students should try and present each paragraph in a logical and
cohesive order. In addition, students need to ensure that the initial sentence
in each paragraph captures the essence of the paragraph and that the last
sentence summarises the paragraph (appropriate use of linking words and phrases
is essential).
Conclusions
The conclusion should be a summary of
the essay’s main concepts. It should start by elaborating on the main sentence
that the essay began with (e.g., ‘In conclusion, the essay focussed on…etc.).
It is important to connect the conclusion(s) to all key components of the title
and aims. In addition, if applicable, students should consider recommendations
for future research and/or improvements in the area.
Please
keep in mind that headings (e.g., Introduction/Discussion/Conclusion) should
not be included in your final essay.
[Show Less]
