Journal Entry Assignment- To have and to hold
Due date 12 march. Words 700 no more than
Task
In this Journal entry, you are asked to apply the simple research model set out in Module 1 to a research article. Please perform the following tasks for the identified research article (see below):1. Apply the simple research model to the research article listed below by answering the following four questions: i) where are we now? ii) where are we going? iii) how do we get there? iv) how do we know when we have finished?
2. What challenges did you experience in undertaking this activity?You will need to create a private journal entry using the journal tool available from the subject interact site. Your journal should be at least 800 words in length, but no more! You may use a table to summarise your answer; but it is also important that you provide a narrative discussion using sentences and paragraphs.
Apply the simple research model to the following article:Smith, A., Oczkowski, E. and Selby-Smith, C. (2011) To have and to hold: modelling the drivers of employee turnover and skill retention in Australian organisations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(2), 395-416.
2. What challenges did you experience in undertaking this activity?You will need to create a private journal entry using the journal tool available from the subject interact site. Your journal should be at least 800 words in length, but no more! You may use a table to summarise your answer; but it is also important that you provide a narrative discussion using sentences and paragraphs.
Apply the simple research model to the following article:Smith, A., Oczkowski, E. and Selby-Smith, C. (2011) To have and to hold: modelling the drivers of employee turnover and skill retention in Australian organisations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(2), 395-416.
Rationale
This assessment invites you to apply the research model that is introduced early in the subject to a piece of empirical research. The assessment will help you to evaluate your understanding of some of the foundation constructs in the subject. The task will help you to be able to explain and evaluate research processes within a specific context.
Marking criteria
 Marking criterion | Weighting | Exemplary | Proficient | Incomplete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applying the four questions to the article | 6 | A clear identification and description of each of the questions relevance to the research article | Some gaps identified in the application of the four questions | Poor ability to critically apply the four questions to the article |
| Reflection on challenges | 4 | Journal post demonstrates an ability to reflect on the student's own learning processes: several relevant challenges identified and described well. | The journal post demonstrates the ability to reflect on learning, but gaps in the depth of reflection | Poor ability to reflect on learning processes |
| Total | 10 |
Presentation
Narrative format, using sentences and paragraphs. A summary table may also be us
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