Total 100 marks and Word limit: 2,600 words. This assignment covers Topics 1 to 3 and accounts for 30% of your final grade. There is one (1) question in this assignment. You should answer all parts of the question. Marks are awarded for research effort and referencing. The overall word limit for the assignment is 2,600 words. Marks will only be awarded for answers up to the word limit (plus 10%) for each question. Any material written after this will not be counted towards your mark for the question. Headings, quotes and references within the body of the answer are included in the word count. Numerical tables, calculations and reference lists are not included. For more information on word counts and their rationale.

Please use double spacing, set line spacing at 1.5 lines, use 12 point spacing after each paragraph and use a font size of 12. The ‘General assessment information' section in KapLearn contains information about word limits, citations and referencing, collusion, plagiarism and other policies, useful resources, submitting your assignment and accessing your results. Answers are to be in your own words. Reference and cite all your sources (within the text of your answer) when quoting or using material from external sources. Include a reference list at the end of your assignment. Refer to the ‘Referencing and Citations Guide' available from the Library in KapLearn for further information on referencing.

Requests for special consideration or information pertaining to special consideration written in the body of the assignment will not be considered by the marker. Refer to the ‘Special consideration' section of the Assessment Policy on Kaplan's website for more information. It is essential that you go beyond your subject material to research your answers. Your research effort will be rewarded.

The literature review has a clear introduction which provides a brief overview of the topic. There is diversity in the journals and papers selected. A thorough review and analysis of at least ten (10) papers is undertaken which demonstrates superior understanding of the chosen topic. The review of literature demonstrates the findings of various research and the students' own analysis and interpretations. Key gaps in the literature are identified which the student intends to pursue further in Assignment 2. The literature review is clearly structured as a coherent body of work with a sound essay and sentence structure, and no errors in the grammar and spelling.

The literature review is logical and flows from one section to another. It includes a valid conclusion based upon arguments set out in the body of work. The Harvard referencing style is used. There is an appropriate and correctly formatted reference list. The assignment adheres to the question's word limit.