OVERALL STRUCTURE, WRITING QUALITY and STYLE A+/A/A- The overall structure, writing quality and style are excellent. There are no spelling mistakes or incorrectly used words. There are no long, confused or unwieldy sentences which detract from readability. B+/B/B- The overall structure, writing quality and style are very good. There are very few, if any, spelling mistakes, incorrectly used words and/or long, confused or unwieldy sentences which detract from readability. C+/C/C- The overall structure, writing quality and style are good. There are a few spelling mistakes, incorrectly used words, and/or long, confused or unwieldy sentences which detract from readability. D+/D/D- The overall structure, writing quality and style are just adequate. There are a number of spelling mistakes, incorrectly used words, and/or long, confused or unwieldy sentences which detract from readability.

B+/B/B- The conclusions demonstrate a very good understanding shown in summary of arguments based on relevant theory and literature. Relevant implications to entrepreneurs, study limitations and future research directions are provided. C+/C/C- The conclusions summarise the findings and are partially supported by relevant theory and literature. Some implications to entrepreneurs, study limitations and future research directions are provided. D+/D/D- The conclusions are rather underdeveloped and are only partially embedded in theory and literature. Limited implications to entrepreneurs, limitations and future research directions are provided

A+/A/A- The conclusions demonstrate an excellent understanding of the research theme, are analytical, very clearly presented and very well grounded in relevant theory and literature. Highly relevant implications to entrepreneurs, study limitations and future research directions are provided

MAIN BODY (METHOD & LITERATURE REVIEW) A+/A/A- Demonstrates an excellent justification and rigour for selecting the journals and articles included in the review. Arguments are very well integrated and presented. Very clearly showing the state-of-the-art of the literature; demonstration of a critical, sophisticated and thorough understanding of concepts and theory, and the application of analytical skills with excellent use of appropriate references. B+/B/B- Demonstrates a very good justification and rigour for selecting the journals and articles included in the review. Arguments are well integrated and presented. Clearly showing the state-of-the-art of the literature; demonstration of a well-developed, and critical understanding of concepts and theory, and the application of analytical skills with good use of appropriate references. C+/C/C- Demonstrates good justification and rigour for selecting the journals and articles included in the review. An evident integration attempt is made. Demonstration of a critical review of concepts and theory, and the application of analytical skills with good use of some appropriate references.

INTRODUCTION A+/A/A- Has addressed the purpose of the assignment in a very comprehensive and very clear way. B+/B/B- Has addressed the purpose of the assignment in a comprehensive and clear way. C+/C/C- Has addressed the purpose of the assignment. D+/D/D- The purpose of the assignment is partially addressed.

Students should research academic articles published in ABS (2015 or 2010) listed, high quality journals; Students should ensure the literature research is updated; Students should provide clear academic justification for the choices and claims made; Students should not exceed the 2500 word count, excluding references. 10 points will be deducted for every 10% excess. The 4 marking criteria all equally weighted (25%)