What should mention on the cover page?
What should mention on the cover page of Research Report? Your cover page should at least contain title of topic e.g. Topic 8 “An Evaluation of the Business and Financial Performance of ABC between 01 July 2016 to 30 June 2019″, ACCA registration number, Word count, title of report e.g. Research Report” and it is […]
What is the word count of Research Report?
The student needs to stay within the specified word count. Oxford Brookes University (OBU) reserves the right to fail any project that contains more than the maximum 7,500 prescribed words. The total word count needs to be declared on the title page of the Research and Analysis Project (RAP). The 7,500 word count contains everything […]
What is Skills and Learning Statement (SLS)?
What is SLS? The Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) is the opportunity for the student to show that they have developed the important or “key” graduate skills of self-reflection and communication. The student will give the necessary evidence of self-reflection by answering the proposed questions. The communications skills will be developed by preparing and giving […]
Usage of WriteCheck™ (to identify plagiarism)
Usage of WriteCheck™ (to identify plagiarism) Oxford Brookes University (OBU) mandates that the submitted Research and Analysis Project (RAP) project is the student’s personal work (check it through WriteCheck™). Especially that there are no big or small parts copied from another student, a textbook, a journal or another source. The students are allowed to use […]
Topic 8 and 15 requirements (Nov 2019 and May 2020 Session)
Topic 8 and 15 requirements: submission in November 2019 (Period 39) and May 2020 (Period 40) For the above topics and submission dates you MUST use organisations from the following specific sectors, based on the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB): The Industry Classification Benchmark is being updated with a new structure adopted on 1 July 2019. The […]
Third meeting with “OBU Registered Mentor”
How to manage third meeting with “OBU Registered Mentor”? OBU has proposed that the student hold at least three mandatory meetings with the Mentor, each at least thirty minutes long. Upon additional agreement, the student and the Mentor can have additional meetings, and this should be defined before the RAP preparation begins. OBU has also […]
Suggested structure of Research Report
Suggested structure of Research Report for Research and Analysis Project (RAP) The RAP is the last component necessary for completion of the BSc degree and it consist of two parts: the Research Report (7,500 words) and the Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) (2,000 words). The OBU recommends that the student follow the proposed structure and […]
Sources of SLS evidence for the student
What are the main sources of SLS that enable student to pass Research and Analysis Project (RAP) in first attempt? When the student plans their research, they need to plan to collect some evidence that will contribute to the Skills and Learning Statement, and the self-reflection will contain more than simply explaining the activities taken […]
Selection of main and competitor organisation for topic 8 & 15
Selection of main and competitor organisation for topic 8 & 15 Selection of appropriate company for topic 8 & 15 is very important as this plays an important role in passing your Research and Analysis Project (RAP). For Topic 8 and topic 15, student MUST choose organization from the specific sectors based on the Industry […]
Second meeting with “OBU Registered Mentor”
How to manage second meeting with “OBU Registered Mentor” OBU has proposed that the student hold at least three mandatory meetings with the Mentor, each at least thirty minutes long. Upon additional agreement, the student and the Mentor can have additional meetings, and this should be defined before the RAP preparation begins. OBU has also […]
Role of OBU Registered Mentor
What is the Role of OBU Registered Mentor of Oxford Brookes University for availing BSc Hons. Degree in Applied Accounting? Any student that plans to submit a Research and Analysis Project (RAP) to OBU needs to contact and render the services of a OBU Registered Mentor. The OBU Registered Mentor has the role of supporting […]
RAP Viva Now Part of the OBU Marking Process
RAP Viva Now Part of the OBU Marking Process A sample students who submitted Research and Analysis Project (RA) to Oxford Brookes University (OBU) will be given a viva – an oral examination. The RAP assessments are made and comments added by a member of the OBU staff (named the first assessor). Later, a representative […]