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BCPM000028: Supply Chain Management 1. Introduction: This document includes important information regarding your summative assessment. Please read this document in full and refer to it while preparing your assignment. This coursework has one part with a weighting of 100%, marked on a scale of 100. Please note that this is an INDIVIDUAL coursework. 2. Assessment Brief: The assessment for this module is an individual term paper of 3,000 words that explores aspects of supply chain control and transparency. The question for the paper is: Critically discuss how supply chains and their management in construction differ from those in manufacturing sectors. Describe what these differences mean for the construction sector’s ability to deliver sustainable value and manage environmental and social risks for clients. Supplemental Information: For marking scheme, word count and referencing requirements please refer to the Course Notes. Your role in dealing with this assignment is to identify relevant published material and discuss and analyse this material, making a case in response to the question set. Some of the material published may contain case study material which you may wish to consider and reference. Case study material might be useful but do not construct your discussion around the case study material solely – use it to illustrate the conceptual points that you derive from the literature. A good academic essay will always cite recent journal articles in addition to some key book- based references. Use Google Scholar but avoid web-based material unless you are certain of the quality of the source. Try to be critical in your thinking and analysis, not just descriptive of what others say. 3. Assessment sequence and weighting: Summative Assessment Weighting (%) Release date Submission date Corresponds to Learning Outcomes L1 L2 L3 L4 Term Paper 100% 20/2/23 19/04/23 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
4. Format: This assignment has a limit of 3,000 words (see table below for inclusions and exclusions). All sources and references should be acknowledged using the Harvard referencing system. Examples of the Harvard referencing system are included in your Course Notes and were discussed in the research methods sessions. There is a 10% leeway for the word limit: submissions that are within 10% over or under the word count won’t be penalised on the basis of wordcount.
Type of content Counts towards the word limit Table of contents No Reference list or bibliography at the end No Cover page No Diagrams, annotated pictures, figures, and any other visuals No Appendices No Abstract No Acknowledgements No Footnotes Yes Tables in the main text Yes In-text citations Yes 5. Marking Criteria: Introduction A clear statement which sets the scene and outlines the context, the objectives of the essay and a summary of the structure of the paper. An overview that stimulates the reader about the content of the paper. 10% Problem context Describe and compare the contexts that the essay is considering, supporting your arguments with evidence from past academic literature in SCM and construction management. Consider the importance of delivering sustainable value and addressing social and environmental risks. 25% Analysis Provide critical and coherent analysis of what the differences you have identified mean for the construction sector’s ability to deliver value and manage risks. In your analysis, you are expected to comprehensively analyse the literature to discuss the principles of supply chain management connected to your arguments.
You can illustrate the arguments with examples from case-studies, however please be careful with the word count and avoid long descriptions. Case study material might be useful but do not construct 40% your discussion around the case study material solely – use it to illustrate the conceptual points that you derive from the literature. Conclusion This section is an opportunity to highlight the key findings of your exploration. Summarise your arguments and guide the reader to find the answer for the implications of your exploration, you should highlight the managerial recommendations based on your paper. 10% Presentation The objective is to write following an academic style, supporting your arguments with evidence from the literature. You are encouraged to use headings/sub-headings to organise your text. Introduce the tables/figures before they are presented in the text.
In the context of word count: - Penalties of up to 10% of marks will be applied due to over/under-length. - Over/under-length penalty cannot take the student’s mark below ‘Pass Mark’ In the case the coursework that is submitted is over/under-length and is also late, the greater of any penalties will apply.
7. Assessment Support: There will be an introduction to the assignment brief in Session 1, and an opportunity for Q&A in the last session of the module, but you are welcome to raise questions during any contact hours. You are also welcome to contact the module lead by email with questions. You can also arrange to meet to discuss the coursework through email too. During and after the module delivery weeks, I will be holding weekly office hours for students to drop in an discuss any issues they are having with the module or the coursework. The weekly sessions are as follows: In person: • Wednesdays 9.00am – 10am, Room 231 1-19 Torrington Place, 22nd Feb - 5th April On Teams: • Friday 4.00 – 5.00pm please use this link to join the room, until 14th April. You can join the Teams call using this link. Please note that students will normally only be admitted individually, and that there will be no Teams session on Good Friday (7th April). The Writing Lab is a free service offered through the UCL Academic Communication Centre which runs workshops, tutorials and support sessions to enhance academic writing and research skills.
8. Academic Integrity: UCL requires high academic standards to maintain trust and confidence in our world-leading research and teaching, as well as the individuals who work and study here. Through your UCL education you will become an independent learner and knowledge creator. To be successful you must develop good academic practice skills and avoid any type of Academic Misconduct.