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Briefing for assignment
For this task you will need to submit a 3000 word report on the academic literature on a chosen topic.
The LER has three objectives.
Firstly, you need to provide the reader with an overview of the state of academic knowledge on the subject- based on your reading of the literature, what do we know
about it?
Secondly, you need to identify the ongoing debates in relation to that topic- what are the key questions and areas of discussion?
Finally, you should identify areas for further research- where are the weaknesses in the literature that we need to build on?
suggested topic
The role of trade unions
Your LER should include an introduction, a main body, and a conclusion- but how you structure it beyond this is up to you. There will be further discussion in class of
how you might structure an LER. Below is the marking criteria.
Understanding
Does the assignment demonstrate a clear understanding of the selected topic developed through reading?
Analytical skills
Does the assignment rationally and coherently identify differences, strengths and weaknesses of different sources, and draw reasoned conclusions?
Academic procedure
Is the assignment thoroughly and properly referenced using good quality, appropriate journal sources?
Mechanical Soundness
Is the assignment well structured, presenting the work in a logical and coherent manner? This criterion also includes spelling, grammar and punctuation.