CHNS 3611 Chinese for Specific Purposes 1
Written assignment guidelines
One written assignment (40%): You are required to write a paper to report on a mini
research project related to your major area of studies. The topic should relate to issues in
China, about China or Chinese culture, education, business, economy, etc. It can be cases,
events or incidents happened in other countries, including Australia, as long as it relates to
China in some way. (Length: minimum 2000 Chinese characters but no more than 2200
characters. If you use word count in Microsoft Word, it needs to be more than 2000 words,
because the count includes punctuation.)
Due: at 23:59 on May 26 in Week 13
You have already written and revised your research proposal based on your chosen mini
research project. This essay is actually the final report on your research project. The essay
should include the following sections with the recommended sub-headings:
• Introduction: background and questions to be answered in your project; the
significance of your project.
• Literature review: you have presented it in your individual oral presentation, so you
may include a condensed version here. However, if you’ve made major changes to
your oral presentation, please include a complete version.
Note: please submit your individual presentation PPT or script (if applicable) together
with your paper (separate files) in this same dropbox, even though you have submitted
it for the Individual presentation. This is for the reference of the marker of your final
paper.
• Methodology: introduce your research method and research setting, participants, data
collection methods and procedures very briefly (one short passage is good enough).
• Results In this section, you will present your research findings based on your primary
data analysis. (Place the questionnaire or interview questions or the source documents
for your project in Appendix).
• Discussion and conclusion: In this section, you must include a critical analysis,
reflections and demonstrate a principled personal perspective on the issues in question.
You need to discuss the key issues and your answers to the questions, presents your
argument and include suggestions for further action or research. A brief conclusion is
also expected.
• Reference: Please follow the guide discussed in class. Check class notes on Canvas.
• Appendix
Note: Reference and Appendix are not included in the word count. They need to be excluded
from your word count on the cover sheet.
Submission notes:
The essay is due on Friday in week 13, by 23:59 on the 26 of May. A soft copy with a
cover sheet is to be submitted on Canvas by this due date. Simple extension may be
allowed by filling a Google form. Faculty late submission guidelines apply beyond
simple extension period (5% deduction per day). That means you cannot pass this
assessment, if you submit your paper 10 days (including the weekend) after the extended
deadline. If you apply for Special Consideration, please notify Irene, preferably before
your submission. Please also notify Irene if you encounter difficulties in meeting this
deadline.
Your essay will be assessed on the following:
• Topic and quality of research
• Critical analysis and discussion of the issues in question
• Expressions and presentation
Please see the marking sheet to be used below:
Marking sheet for your final essay Student ID:
Category and value Description Your mark
Topic and quality of
research
10 marks
Topic: relevance; originality; appropriateness
Quality of research: appropriateness
of method; adequacy and relevance of data; good
quality of research instruments (surveys, interview
questions)
Critical analysis and
discussion of the issues
in question
20 marks
Evidence of extensive reading and good understanding
of the relevant issues in the field
In-depth and coherent analysis
Logical presentation of results
Evidence of originality in analysis and discussion
Evidence of critical thinking
Expressions and
presentation
10 marks
Clarity, coherence,
Appropriate vocabulary,
Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Clear structured and easy to follow presentation
accurate citation in text/reference
Length (include word count in the coversheet)
Correct format (coversheet font, spacing, subheadings
etc.)
Total: 40 marks
General comments: