Kindly note that Course Work 2 is not in any way related to CW1. This element of coursework accounts for 70% of the overall assessment. Course work 2-Literature Review (70%) Each student will prepare and submit a written assignment based on a detailed investigation of a particular International) Entrepreneurship topic (See below). This assignment requires each student to undertake a critical literature review of their allocated topic –indicative (but not exhaustive) and identify and synthesize the key issues and themes emerging (maximum 2000 words). For the academic paper (Max 2000 words): STRUCTURE • Title (chosen topic). • Please select one topic out of the six given topics. • No table of contents. • Must have an abstract (120 words max). This will not form part of the word count. • All paragraphs must have references (ideally three per paragraph). • Should be a critical evaluation of sources. • Use IE theories existing within the selected topic. • Must have a conclusion. • References: In alphabetical order + follow Harvard ref Style • No attachments/appendices. • Please do check your similarity report before you submit your final work. • Any plagiarism/collusion will be awarded a mark of 0. Indicative areas include Select any one topic from the given topics below. 1. International Entrepreneurship & economic development 2. Government and small internationally active small business 3. International Entrepreneurial opportunities 4. Psychology of the (international) entrepreneur 5. Growth & development in the international SME 6. Explaining rapid internationalisation Please note the Chapter indicated above should form the basis of your assignment and you should research your topic beyond the scope of the Chapter. Due date: 10th March 2022. Feedback: General feedback from assignments will be provided in class in seminars (Week 9, 10 and 11). Both course works should be submitted as one report, with a cover sheet via the UK Turnitin link in Blackboard. Submission Guidelines for the complete report CW1(30%) and CW2(70%): • Word limit: Stay within the word limit – / + 10% (excluding tables, diagrams, bibliography and references, etc.) • Insert word count clearly on the cover page. • Word-processed assignment only, preferably using Word 6 or 7. • Arial Font 12, spaced, A4. • Each part should be clearly labelled. • Page numbers must be inserted into your assignment. • Ensure the module name is on the cover page. • Place only your B00 number on your assignment, not your names. • Assignments with names will not be accepted. • Recommended Reading • Required • Carter, S., & Jones-Evans, D. (2012) Enterprise and Small business: Principles, Practice & Policy, 2nd Ed, Prentice-Hall. London • • Hisrich, . (2013) International Entrepreneurship: Starting, Developing, and Managing a Global Venture, 2nd Ed, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks. • Evers, N., Cunningham, J., & Hoholm, T. (2014) Technology Entrepreneurship: Bringing Innovation to the Marketplace, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
