Human Resource from a Global Perspective
Autor: Thabo Motaung • March 27, 2017 • Dissertation • 1,852 Words (8 Pages) • 690 Views
Problems of Post-graduate students in terms of article writing:
General issues
- Most of the post-graduate students are writing in their second or third language and majority of the research mentors are mentoring in their second language,
- Plagiarism still continues to be a major challenge for many post-graduate students,
- Only 20% of current Grade 12 learners entering higher education are functionally literate (Cape Times, 2004),
- Tertiary level students’ grasp of academic texts is roughly 40% (Burger, 2004),
- Many postgraduate students have little or no idea of sourcing material beyond the institutional library and the internet,
- Less attention is paid to recommended style of referencing and academic writing.
Personal & Specific issues
- Lack of confidence,
- Low enthusiasm,
- Weak perception,
- Passivity
- Laziness
- Overindulgence, etc.
To become a good writer, there is a need to change the current attitude.
Article writing
Structure of academic article
- Title/topic,
- Abstract,
- Keywords,
- Introduction & Background,
- Problem statement,
- Research questions/statements
- Research objectives,
- Literature Review,
- Research Methodology,
- Data Analysis/critical analysis and discussion of finding
- Recommendation and Conclusion.
Clarification of structure
Instructions | Pages | |
1 | Title/topic (available on WebCT): Not more than 12 Characters | Approx 1-2 lines |
2 | Abstract (maximum 150 words): structure or unstructure. Example: structure of abstract Objective: The objective of this assignment was to investigate leadership in an organisation Method: Interviews were done with seven employees/ questionnaires were handed out to Findings: Participants prefer transformational leadership…. Recommendations: It is suggested that leaders should have more vision… | Approx ½- 1 p |
3 | Keywords: 4 to 5 KW e.g. Employee, Leadership, Org., Participant. | Approx. 1line. |
4 | Introduction and background | 1 ½ p |
5 | Problem statement, Reasearch question/statement & objectives | ½ p |
5 | Literature review | Approx. 6p. |
6 | Research Methodology | ½ p. |
7 | Data Analysis/critical analysis and discussion of finding | Approx. 2½ p. |
8 | Recommendations and conclusion | Approx. 2p. |
9 | References (referencing guidelines available on WebCT) – at least 10 | Approx. 2p. |
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