Air Cargo Case Study Paper
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Air Cargo Case Study Paper
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the assignment students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the following Learning Outcome.
LO2 Interpret trends, developments and new initiatives in light of strategy, management concepts and changing international role and responsibilities in the cargo industry.
Task
Students are to complete a 1500-word document (report or essay)
Task:
Choose TWO of the three questions to answer.
Each will be allocated 50 marks/ allocated approx. 750 words
- Analyse and explain what facilities an effective and efficient cargo terminal should possess.
- What do you think the future of the Air Cargo industry will look like? (main players, hubs, tonnage, routes etc)
- To what effect will airfreight be challenged by high speed rail freight and what factors will impact this?
You will be expected to include statistics in your work and analysis of such statistics.
It is also expected that you will include diagrams.
A more detailed overview will be given in the assignment overview workshops throughout the term.
FORMAT – Font 12 / style Arial
You will be given feedback and marked on the following areas
1. Content Relevance & Understanding (10 marks)
Here we want you to give the overview of the work.
Has the student showcased through the submitted work understanding of the
principles of the module/assignment?
Has the work answered the questions asked or covered the topics needed?
2. Structure
Here feedback can be provided for each individual section which should be
specific to the assignment, for example:
i. Introduction (15 marks)
ii. Analysis (30 Marks)
iii. Conclusions (15 Marks)
iv. etc
3. Use of Literature (10 Marks)
Feedback on use of:
i. academic journals
ii. books from the reading list
iii. external material provided through weblearn
iv. lecture material
v. etc
Have the references been added properly?
Legends at visuals?
Referencing style
4. Clarity of written work(10 Marks)
Typos
Connection
Structure and writing style
Assessment Criteria
Level /4 o Acquisition of broad knowledge
o Evaluate information
o Use information to plan, develop and problem solve
70-100 (A) Very good
Demonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources
Transformation of knowledge
Independent thinking and development of ideas
Ability to communication very clearly and effectively
Very good evidence of preparation
Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors
Good references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in reference list or citations.
60-69 (B) Very good
Demonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation
Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources
Transformation of knowledge
Independent thinking and development of ideas
Ability to communication clearly and effectively
Very good evidence of preparation
Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors
Good references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal or no errors in reference list or citations.
50-59 (C) Adequate – Satisfactory
Some analysis but limited
Some insight and exploration of ideas
Sound conclusions
No significant inaccuracies or omissions
Some analysis, evaluation or synthesis of information
Lacking clarity at times
Some evidence of preparation
Referencing is sound. Mostly appropriate sources. Numerous errors or inconsistencies
40-49 (D) All learning outcomes met
Competent (practical)
May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions)
Insufficient analysis, evaluation or synthesis
Limited application of theories/knowledge
An awareness of appropriate principles/theories/techniques
Irrelevance to the task at times
Disorganized work with weak standard of presentation
Numerous aberrations from the requirements of the task
Referencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources
Condoned Pass 30-39 (F1) Learning outcomes not met
Little relevant knowledge
Lacking structure
Numerous errors in structure and form
Limited understanding of concepts/theories
No appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesis
Significant inaccuracies/omissions
Not competent
Little or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with errors
Under 30 (F2) Little engagement with the task
No basic understanding of the subject matter
Poor communication (written or verbal)
Lacking or no structure
Significant errors in structure and form
Many significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correct
Little or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with many significant errors
(0%) No submission
Nothing of relevance in the work submitted
Submission The following submission instructions apply and must be strictly adhered to: The normal University submission rules apply to this assignment.
Fit to Submit: Assignment Checklist
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common mistakes students make in their coursework.
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elements of their assignments. We recommend that you “tick off” each of the
points below as you prepare your work for submission. If you need any help, ask
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• Have you read and understood the assessment criteria?
• Have you met the learning outcomes? You will lose marks and your
work may even be failed if you have not.
• Have you demonstrated you can think and write critically in the
completed work? This means you have supported your
arguments/explanations appropriately e.g. using relevant
academic sources and you have offered discussion points which
extends your own or others’ viewpoints to make reasoned
conclusions/judgements.
• Have you maintained an academic tone throughout your work? Is
your work formal, focused, developed and clear?
• Have you checked that the referencing in your assignment is in line
with your programme requirements IE Harvard Style?
• Have you proof-read your work and used a spellcheck software to
check your spelling and grammar?
• Have you checked the presentation of your work is as specified by your
tutor, for example, are font size, colour, style, line spacing and
margins as the tutor specified?
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check with your tutor.
• Can you confirm that the work submitted is your own and not plagiarized?
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